CALGARY AND MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 9,
2011 /PRNewswire/ - On November
11th, at 11 am
local time, all Canadian Pacific trains will safely halt across its
14,800-mile network, observe two minutes of respect in silence and
then sound a long train whistle in tribute to Remembrance Day and Veterans Day.
A special service will also be held at CP's headquarters in
Calgary.
"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.
CP recognizes the contributions employees - both past and
present - have made in times of conflict and through its 130 years
of railroading has employed tens of thousands of men and
women who bravely served Canada and the
United States. 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 honoured at CP's Remembrance
and Veteran's Day ceremony. Canadian Pacific executives,
employees (including active members), Police Service officers,
pensioners, members of the Lord Strathcona's Horse Royal Canadians,
Calgary 41 Brigade Group the 2554,
PPCLI 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.
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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.
SOURCE Canadian Pacific