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FIREFIGHTERS NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Fire-Fighting Services
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Firefighters' National Memorial Day
1, record 1, English, Firefighters%27%20National%20Memorial%20Day
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Firefighters' National Memorial Day was established in 2017 as] a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe ... The second Sunday in September of each year is now designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. On that day, the Canadian flag [is] half-masted on all federal buildings and establishments. The Government of Canada recognizes the dangers firefighters often face when carrying out their duties, and the ultimate sacrifice of firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. Firefighters' National Memorial Day [commemorates] their courage, their selflessness, and their unwavering commitment to serving [the community]. 2, record 1, English, - Firefighters%27%20National%20Memorial%20Day
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Service d'incendie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Jour commémoratif national des pompiers
1, record 1, French, Jour%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20national%20des%20pompiers
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le Jour commémoratif national des pompiers a été instauré en 2017 afin] de rendre hommage aux pompiers qui protègent les Canadiens au péril de leur vie [...] Le deuxième dimanche de septembre de chaque année est maintenant consacré à la mémoire des pompiers qui ont péri dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions. Au cours de cette journée, le drapeau canadien [est] mis en berne sur tous les édifices et établissements fédéraux. Le gouvernement du Canada reconnaît les dangers auxquels les pompiers sont régulièrement confrontés dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions et l'ultime sacrifice de ceux qui ont donné leur vie en remplissant leur devoir. Le Jour commémoratif national des pompiers [permet] de commémorer leur courage, leur altruisme et leur engagement indéfectible à servir [la communauté]. 2, record 1, French, - Jour%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20national%20des%20pompiers
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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