Afghanistan, Aug. 24 -- The Canadian Armed Forces paid tribute to Canada's Fallen in Afghanistan during a rededication ceremony of the Kandahar Cenotaph in the Afghanistan Memorial Hall at National Defence Headquarters (Carling) Ottawa.

The ceremony provided an opportunity for family and friends of Canada's Fallen to commemorate the legacy and sacrifices of those they lost.

The Canadian Embassy in Kabul said in a statement "It was also an occasion to honour the bravery and sacrifice made by Canadian civilians who contributed to the Afghanistan mission and American military members who served under Canadian command."

The statement further added that senior military and departmental leadership, wounded soldiers and Veterans from units, h...