canmildoc's video: Ceremony for the last returning troops from Afghanistan

First Aired: March 18th 2014 Prime Minister Stephen Harper is designating May 9 as a national day of honour to commemorate Canada's mission in Afghanistan as he welcomed the last group of soldiers returning home in Ottawa Tuesday morning. "I know that you have had a long journey and you are anxious to be at home with your friends and loved ones," Harper said in his speech. "It is important, however, that, as a country, we pause to mark this moment." The troops, escorted by CF-18 fighter jets, arrived at the Ottawa airport where they were greeted with a welcome ceremony that includes Governor General David Johnston, Defence Minister Rob Nicholson and Defence Chief General Thomas Lawson. Perhaps most importantly, the 93 soldiers were welcomed home by their families. The scene at the airport was one of warm embraces, smiles and tears..... http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/afghanistan-mission-stephen-harper-sets-may-9-as-day-of-honour-1.2576847