Just a quick note on the Pan American Day and the Brazilian Army Day which was celebrated on April 14th, 2026, at the Sacred Space of Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa and hosted by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Brazil. Speakers included the Latin American Soldiers Committee who spoke of their efforts in bringing to light the sacrifices of Latin American soldiers on behalf of Canada, the Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Brazil, Colonel Gustavo Telles Ferreira Bandeira, Major-General Travis Morehen, CAF Director General – International Security Policy, along with others addressed the guests.
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Recognition awards were given to Danilo Velasques along with defence attachés from Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia for their efforts in bringing to light the Latin American soldiers’ efforts and accomplishments on behalf of Canada. Wreaths were laid on behalf of Canada, the CAF, the Brazilian Embassy, the Latin American Soldiers Committee, and the Medaille Militaire France.
With the ceremony and presentations completed, everyone adjourned for a morning reception, complete with Brazilian coffee. I must say that the breakfast burritos (scrambled eggs, onions, peppers and sausage wrapped in a spinach wrap) were exceptional and were big enough to constitute an entire breakfast in itself.
