The nation paid tribute to four fallen and eight wounded soldiers, April 28, 2002 at Skyreach Center in Edmonton. The four were killed in Afghanistan, while on active duty in the war on terrorism. An estimated 16,000 people came to pay their respect at the memorial service with words of remembrance, songs and music in honour of the four deceased and the eight wounded comrades.

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Music credits: Calgary Highlanders - "Highland Cathedral"