CANADIAN PACIFIC SALUTES FALLEN SOLDIERS
10 Novembre 2010 - 6:20PM
PR Newswire (Canada)
CALGARY AB and MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Nov. 10 /CNW/ -- CALGARY AB and
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Nov. 10 /CNW/ - On November 11th, all Canadian
Pacific trains in Canada and the United States will safely halt at
11AM local time, observe two minutes of respect in silence and then
sound a long train whistle in tribute. A Remembrance Day and
Veterans Day service will also be held at CP's headquarters in
Calgary. On land, sea and in the air, Canadian Pacific, its people,
resources, ingenuity and expertise have been needed to support war
efforts at home and abroad. "Canadian Pacific recognizes the
contributions our employees have made in times of war both past and
present" said Scott MacDonald, vice-president transportation. "Many
of our employees continue to serve. These brave men and women are a
legacy and an inspiration, as are the many CP employees who are
today listed military reservists." Canadian Pacific has been
touched by the tragic impacts of World War I and World War II. Over
33 thousand CP employees served in the last century's two world
wars. Sadly, 1,774 employees died in battle. In the two World Wars
combined, 24 of 74 CP ships were lost to enemy action. In the air,
CP pioneered the transatlantic delivery of bombers to Britain. At
home, Canadian Pacific's efforts included transporting troops,
supplies and equipment in addition to making its shops available
for the output of Valentine tanks, engines for frigates and landing
craft, naval vessel power equipment components, naval guns,
anti-submarine devices and fire-control equipment. The tradition of
service continues, with 44 Canadian and American employees
currently listed as reservists. In Canada, CP moves Canadian
Forces' equipment and is one of Canada's most supportive employers
of primary Reserve Force personnel. In the United States, CP is a
proud partner of the US Army PaYS program, which recruits soldiers
interested in obtaining a quality civilian job following service to
their country. These brave men and women will be honored at CP's
Remembrance and Veteran's Day ceremony. Canadian Pacific
executives, employees, Police Service officers, pensioners, members
of the Lord Strathcona's Horse Royal Canadians, Canadian Forces
King's Own Regiment, Calgary 41st Brigade Group the 2554 Princess
Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Cadet Corps and members of the
public will recognize their service at a special ceremony at CP's
Calgary Head Office, on 9 Ave SW next to the Steam Locomotive.
About Canadian Pacific: Canadian Pacific (CP: TSX/NYSE) operates a
North American transcontinental railroad providing freight
transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain
expertise. Incorporating best-in-class technology and environmental
practices, CP is re-defining itself as a modern 21st century
transportation company built on safety, service reliability and
operational efficiency. Visit cpr.ca and see how Canadian Pacific
is Driving the Digital Railway. Editor's Note: Canadian Pacific's
Remembrance and Veterans Day ceremony will begin at approximately
10:40 a.m. in front of CP Headquarters, Gulf Canada Square, 401 -
9th Avenue SW. Media, Kevin Hrysak, Manager - Media Relations,
West, Tel: 403 836-3874, 24/7 Media Pager: 416 814-0948,
kevin_hrysak@cpr.ca
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