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Media Advisory

Veterans of Chemical Warfare Agent Testing to be Honoured at Suffield

MA-05.040 - August 22, 2005

SUFFIELD, Alta. – Brigadier-General Tim Grant, Commander Land Force Western Area, and Dr. Bob Walker, representing the Assistant Deputy Minister (Science and Technology), will unveil a plaque to honour the contributions of veterans who participated in chemical warfare agent testing at the Suffield Experimental Station during the Second World War.

Where: Brooks Park in Ralston, Alta. (neighbouring CFB Suffield)

When: Friday, August 26, 2005

Time: 11 a.m.

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NOTE TO EDITORS: Media are asked to confirm their attendance by Thursday, August 25 with Jennifer Faust, Communications Officer, Defence R&D Canada – Suffield, by e-mail at Jennifer.Faust@drdc-rddc.gc.ca or by phone at (403) 544-4622.

Media are also requested to arrive no later than 10:30 a.m.

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