The third annual Tribute to Our Troops Dinner was held in Ajax, Ontario on April 27, 2012 and was attended by approximately 400 people, including dozens of soldiers and cadets. This highly successful event marked the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, honouring the generations of soldiers who sacrificed so much over the past two centuries to defend Canada’s borders, preserve peace around the world and serve their country with distinction.   

 The Honourable Peter MacKay, Canadian Minister of National Defence, was the guest speaker and his address was both insightful and inspiring. He spoke in great detail about the work being carried out by Canadian front line troops and the difference they are making in the lives of countless individuals, here at home and abroad in countries like Afghanistan. 

 The Tribute to Our Troops Dinner salutes our brave men and women in uniform, but it is also a way of raising funds for the Oshawa based Ontario Regiment Foundation. The Foundation supports important programs that assist our local soldiers and their families, those who have completed their tour of duty and cadets. The funding is used to provide bursaries, scholarships and benevolent assistance and youth programs.

The Tribute to Our Troops Dinner organizing committee would like to thank our sponsors, our donors and our guests for their support.  

For those interested the 2013 dinner has already been scheduled and will be held on Thursday April 25^th at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax, Ontario.