It’s been two years since 176 people lost their lives in the downing of Flight PS752.
The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims is holding several events to remember those who died.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is joining mourners in a virtual ceremony.
The downing of Flight 752 was a national tragedy. On this second anniversary, the families of the victims are hosting a virtual commemorative ceremony. Please, join us here and pay your respects to those who lost their lives two years ago today: https://t.co/zDmg8cb4ot
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 8, 2022
A candlelight vigil will also take place at Mel Lastman Square in Toronto between 5-7:30 p.m.
On January 8, 2020 an international flight was scheduled from Tehran to Kyiv. Shortly after takeoff the plane was shot down and all 176 people aboard were killed.
After an investigation, it was revealed that the Iranian military shot down the plane after mistaking it for a cruise missile.
According to flight records, 138 0f the 167 passengers were travelling to Canada via Ukraine. 63 of the deaths were Canadian citizens.
Many of the lives lost were of students and academics. Western University lost four students in the crash, while the University of Windsor lost five.
Two years ago, January 8, four beloved members of the #WesternU community lost their lives among the 176 passengers killed on Flight #PS752 when it was shot down moments after take-off from Tehran. @westernuIntl @westernuSE pic.twitter.com/2j1hatB548
— Western University (@WesternU) January 8, 2022
The crash was the largest loss of Canadian lives, in aviation, since 1985.
