Our great uncle Leonard John Searle’s name WW1 is in that book! Take good care of it! #remembrance @CraigSearle1
The Books of Remembrance commemorate the more than 118,000 Canadians who have fought and died in service to Canada. Today we say a short goodbye as they leave their home in the Memorial Chamber during the renovations at Parliament's Centre Block.pic.twitter.com/4WxDQ3thHD
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Are they going to be on display in another location? Sure hope so.
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They will indeed. They'll soon be on display at the Visitors Centre in West Block.
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It is a very moving gallery to visit.
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Many long years ago, I stood where you are today during a short visit to Ottawa. As I was gazing at the names, my own popped up! I was so startled and yet taken aback ad deeply touched. It turned out to be a great uncle I didn't even know I had. One of those moments!
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Will they be stored for the duration of the reno, or relocated? I always loved the Memorial Chamber when I worked in Centre block - on days when work was hard or I was just tired - the quiet dignity of the place and the names of fallen Canadians reminded me of why I was there.
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Moving to a temporary Memorial Chapel in the West Block/VWC. It will be open to the public.
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Keeping their memories in our hearts. I hope that the temporary location will be available for families and provide a suitably contemplative atmosphere.pic.twitter.com/wDlBKeN7gC
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My great uncle is in there he died in france in 1942
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Thank you for keeping the book safe
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