Mr. Speaker, 50 years ago on June 6, 1944 thousands of Canadians with their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy in an exercise that became known as D-Day. On the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the downfall of the Nazi regime in Europe, Canadians will be paying tribute to thousands of their fellow Canadians who took part in the invasion.
I encourage all Canadians to take part in the upcoming D-Day ceremonies in their respective communities so that the pride of country and the great courage displayed by Canadians 50 years ago are not allowed to fade from our memory.