One year ago today, Canadians were shocked and saddened to learn that Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 had been shot down near Tehran, killing all 176 passengers aboard - including 55 Canadians citizens, 30 permanent residents and a young family of three from our Ajax community.

On this first National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters, our community joins Canadians nationwide to mourn those lost in this senseless tragedy. We stand beside the families and friends of all those affected in their pursuit of justice, and offer our deepest sympathies and condolences for their loss.