Canada’s Unknown Soldier, interred at the National War Memorial, symbolizes the countless lives lost in World War I, with his identity remaining a mystery. As technology advances, particularly in DNA identification, the notion of future unknown soldiers raises questions about public acceptance and the desire for closure in modern conflicts. Unlike previous wars, recent Canadian missions have emphasized identifying casualties and returning them to their families. This shift reflects a cultural change in how society honors and remembers its military personnel.
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