An unknown Strathcona's Horse Officer and Fred Green CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway.

9 November 2011

Canadian Pacific Salutes Fallen Soldiers

Canada Wide and Calgary Alberta - On 11 Nov 2011, at 11 a.m. 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.