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Prime Minister honours the legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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LONDON, Sept. 19, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today attended the State Funeral in London, United Kingdom, for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 19, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today attended the State Funeral in London, United Kingdom, for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
  • In London, Prime Minister Trudeau travelled to Westminster Hall to pay his respects to Her Majesty The Queen during the late-Sovereign's lying-in-state.
  • The Prime Minister then attended the State Funeral service at Westminster Abbey and the committal ceremony for the interment of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
  • During his visit, Prime Minister Trudeau also met with Prime Ministers where the Queen is Head of State, including the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth Truss, and the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, to remember Her Late Majesty's extraordinary service.

MNC President Accompanies Governor General and Prime Minister to Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

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Saturday, September 17, 2022
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Ottawa, ON, Sept. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the invitation of Governor General Mary May Simon and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Caron will join representatives from the Government of Canada, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Assembly of First Nations at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

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  • Ottawa, ON, Sept. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the invitation of Governor General Mary May Simon and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Caron will join representatives from the Government of Canada, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Assembly of First Nations at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • "It is our Mtis custom to pay respect to those who have passed, said President Caron.
  • Earlier this week, President Caron spoke with Governor General Mary Simon.
  • Forging a positive pathway forward requires building and strengthening relationships, said President Caron, I look forward to renewing the Mtis Nations relationship with the Crown through the Governor General and King Charles III.

Prime Minister announces Canadian delegation to the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Prime Minister Trudeau will be accompanied by Sophie Grgoire Trudeau.

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  • Prime Minister Trudeau will be accompanied by Sophie Grgoire Trudeau.
  • "Her Majesty Queen ElizabethII was steadfast in her service to Canada, the Commonwealth, and its people.
  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne on February 6, 1952.
  • Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as well as the following regiments of the Canadian Armed Forces will participate in the service:

CityNews Brings Canadians an Extensive Live News Special of the Queen’s State Funeral, Sept. 19

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With millions around the world set to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, CityNews announced its plans today for a six-hour live news special anchored by award-winning journalist Lisa LaFlamme on Monday, Sept. 19.

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  • As announced by CityNews last week, LaFlamme has been on special assignment on the ground in London bringing CityNews, Breakfast Television, and 98.1 CHFI audiences in-depth coverage and special reports on this pivotal moment in history.
  • Leading the CityNews live special of Her Majesty's State Funeral on Monday, LaFlamme will be joined by Royal historianand author Helen Carr, award-winning Canadian culture author Daniel Richler, as well as other special guests to bring this unprecedented world event home to Canadians.
  • Also reporting from London are CityNews reporters Cynthia Mulligan and Tammie Sutherland, who join LaFlamme as part of the extensive multiplatform coverage.
  • In addition to the CityNews live special of the funeral, audiences can listen or stream continuous coverage throughout the day, with reports from LaFlamme across CityNews suite of radio news stations: CityNews 680 (Toronto), CityNews 101.1 (Ottawa), CityNews 1130 (Vancouver), CityNews 660 (Calgary), CityNews 95.7 (Halifax), and CityNews 570 (Kitchener).

National Day of Mourning in Canada to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The National Day of Mourning is an opportunity for Canadians from coast to coast to coast to commemorate Her Majesty.

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  • The National Day of Mourning is an opportunity for Canadians from coast to coast to coast to commemorate Her Majesty.
  • It will be designated a holiday for the public service of Canada, and other employers across the country are also invited to recognize the National Day of Mourning.
  • To pay tribute to Her Majesty, those in Canada's National Capital Region may gather along the parade route on the National Day of Mourning.
  • The Government of Canada has consulted the provinces and territories, who will determine an appropriate way to mourn Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in their jurisdictions.

State Funeral for World War II Veterans names Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Hero Hershel W. Williams 2020 recipient of the National George Marshall Award

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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DALLAS, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- State Funeral for World War II Veterans announced that Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last Medal of Honor (MOH) recipient from the Pacific in WWII will receive this year's national George Marshall Award, on Pearl Harbor Day.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- State Funeral for World War II Veterans announced that Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last Medal of Honor (MOH) recipient from the Pacific in WWII will receive this year's national George Marshall Award, on Pearl Harbor Day.
  • The organization presenting this award, State Funeral for World War II Veterans, has as its mission to convince the President of the United States to designate a State Funeral for the last MOH holder from World War II, as a final salute to the greatest generation.
  • Five Star General George Marshall led the American military during World War II.
  • "Woody Williams has been a strong supporter of our mission;" said State Funeral for World War II Veterans Chairman Lee William (Bill) McNutt .

New Leadership Roles Announced by New York State Funeral Directors Association

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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ALBANY, N.Y., August 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Funeral professionals representing all parts of the Empire State will guide the New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA) into a new decade.

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  • ALBANY, N.Y., August 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Funeral professionals representing all parts of the Empire State will guide the New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA) into a new decade.
  • President-Elect: William J. Villanova, general manager of Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel in New York, NY.
  • Treasurer: John J. Kelly, owner and manager of Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home in Schroon Lake, NY.
  • Rich is also a past secretary/treasurer of the Orange, Rockland and Sullivan Funeral Directors Association.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Books-A-Million to Welcome Senator Tom Cotton for Author Event, June 29

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Monday, June 24, 2019
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Books-A-Million invites guests to a book signing and meet-and-greet event with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton on Saturday, June 29.

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  • Books-A-Million invites guests to a book signing and meet-and-greet event with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton on Saturday, June 29.
  • In writing and researching the book, Senator Cotton returned to Arlington and shadowed the regiments soldiers, from daily funerals to the state funeral of President George H. W. Bush.
  • A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Tom is married to Anna and they have two sons, Gabriel and Daniel.
  • Attendees can purchase Sacred Duty: A Soldiers Tour at Arlington National Cemetery at the Central Mall Books-A-Million for $28.99.

LendingUSA Partners With Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association

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Monday, December 10, 2018
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SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA), one of the biggest state funeral associations in the country, has announced a partnership with LendingUSA, the #1 provider of at-need financing solutions for families.

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  • SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA), one of the biggest state funeral associations in the country, has announced a partnership with LendingUSA, the #1 provider of at-need financing solutions for families.
  • As part of the partnership, PFDA members will receive a discount on all fees for non-prime loans funded through LendingUSA.
  • "As the funeral industry changes and evolves, LendingUSA wants to be at the forefront of how families pay for their loved one's burial and memorial service," says Mike Testa, president of LendingUSA.
  • Founded in 1881, the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association is one of the largest state groups of funeral directors in the United States and a member of the National Funeral Directors Association.

National Nonprofit Announces Appointment of New York State Chair

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Monday, November 12, 2018
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NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --State Funeral for World War II Veterans is pleased to announce Mr. Scott Hartman, grandson of a World War II veteran, of New York City was appointed Chairman for the State of New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --State Funeral for World War II Veterans is pleased to announce Mr. Scott Hartman, grandson of a World War II veteran, of New York City was appointed Chairman for the State of New York.
  • State Funeral for World War II Veterans, launched a nationwide petition drive to designate a state funeral in Washington D.C. for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
  • Serving alongside him in the great state of New York, are retired BG General John Digilio, National Board Member, and New York State Board Members, Kevin Sexton, Doug Song, Andrew Eros and Julian Gingold.
  • Hartman is currently recruiting other patriotic individuals to fill the eight-person State Board of Directors in New York City.