The U.S. consul general Brent Hardt, of the U.S. Consulate General Vancouver, spoke at Peace Arch Park for a small ceremony in honor of the men and women who lost their lives on September 11. Hardt said in his speech: “Today, in 2020, our countries are facing a new and even more devastating global challenge: the coronavirus pandemic. Once again, we face an unprecedented threat to our lives and our well-being. The pandemic challenges our people on both sides of this border. But I am confident that, just as we did on September 11, we will again rise to the challenge and meet the moment.”
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The U.S. consul general Brent Hardt, of the U.S. Consulate General Vancouver, spoke at Peace Arch Park for a small ceremony in honor of the men and women who lost their lives on September 11. Hardt said in his speech: “Today, in 2020, our countries are facing a new and even more devastating global challenge: the coronavirus pandemic. Once again, we face an unprecedented threat to our lives and our well-being. The pandemic challenges our people on both sides of this border. But I am confident that, just as we did on September 11, we will again rise to the challenge and meet the moment.”
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