Media are advised that a completed accreditation form will be required for all members of the media who plan to report on the June 28-30 lying in state of the unknown soldier at Confederation Building, as well as the commemorative ceremony at the National War Memorial on July 1.

Media are also invited to attend a familiarization tour of the National War Memorial site and the lying in state space in the lobby of Confederation Building (East Block) on Wednesday, June 26. The tour will be followed by a technical briefing on the history behind the National War Memorial, as well as Newfoundland and Labrador’s contributions and sacrifices during the First World War.

Intention to attend the familiarization tour and technical briefing must be included on the Accreditation Form. Further details on the tour and technical briefing will be confirmed with those who indicate interest in attending.

Please note that each member of a news outlet must complete a form; one form per organization will not be accepted.

Media can get the accreditation form from Emily-Jane Gillingham at emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca. The completed form must be returned by Thursday, June 20 at noon. This deadline is required to ensure accreditation identification badges are ready for the July 1 event.

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