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This season is on a roll when it comes to huge groups of people coming together to break Guinness World Records.

And the most recent record-breaking event was particularly patriotic.

A total of 3,942 people participated in the formation of a human Maple Leaf in Trenton, Ontario on June 29, according to the World Record Academy.

"Operation: Stand Proud" was organized by Leon's Trenton, and took place at Centennial Park this past Saturday, in support of The Canadian Armed Forces charity, Soldier On.

So many people came out to show appreciation for those who have dedicated their lives to serving Canada that the previous Guinness World Record of 1,589 people, set in 2017 on Grouse Mountain, BC, was broken.

According to the release, organizers said they were hoping to see the park fill with 5,000 people. Still, the turnout was enough to smash the record.

Soldier On helps veterans and active duty military personnel participate in sports as part of therapy for permanent physical injuries and mental illness.

"We are extremely proud of our deep military roots here in Quinte West," said Mike Eden, Owner of Leon's Trenton and organizer of the World Record attempt (and feat) in a release.

"We saw this patriotic opportunity to set the World Record for the largest human maple leaf on the Canada Day long weekend as a visual representation of our deep respect and sincere gratitude for those who selflessly serve, as well as their supportive families. We're so proud to have made this dream a reality here today and to have shone a spotlight on our Canadian Armed Forces and Soldier On."

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This season is on a roll when it comes to huge groups of people coming together to break Guinness World Records. And the most recent record-breaking event was particularly patriotic. A total of 3,942 people participated in the formation of a human Maple Leaf in Trenton, Ontario on June 29, according to the World Record Academy.

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An Ontario municipality now has bragging rights after setting the record for the largest human maple leaf over the Canada Day long weekend.

Nearly 4,000 people participated in forming a maple leaf in a park in Trenton, Ont., on Saturday.

Dressed in red T-shirts, the community filled in an outline of the leaf for a Canadian Armed Forces charity.

A representative from Guinness World Record attended the event and presented a certificate for the new record.

The last record holder for the largest human maple leaf was Grouse Mountain, B.C., for 1,589 people, according to Guinness World Records' website.

The organizers say they were aiming for 5,000 people, but they still beat the 2017 record with 3,942.

Mike Eden, one of the event organizers, said he saw it as an opportunity to celebrate Canada Day and show appreciation for the military.

"We saw this patriotic opportunity ... as a visual representation of our deep respect and sincere gratitude for those who selflessly serve, as well as their supportive families," said Eden in a media release.

The event was meant to raise awareness of Soldier On, a program that supports veterans and serving members of the military overcome permanent physical injuries and mental illness through sport.

"We're so proud to have made this dream a reality here today and to have shone a spotlight on our Canadian Armed Forces and Soldier On," said Eden.

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Ontario community sets Guinness World Record for largest human maple leaf

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An Ontario municipality now has bragging rights after setting the record for the largest human maple leaf over the Canada Day long weekend. Nearly 4,000 people participated in forming a maple leaf in a park in Trenton, Ont., on Saturday. Dressed in red T-shirts, the community filled in an outline of the leaf for a Canadian Armed Forces charity.

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Leon's Trenton, along with its Partners, will be hosting an Official Guinness World Record Attempt for Largest Human Maple Leaf as a show of appreciation for the men, women, and families, who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. Leon's | part of the family Register Online!

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The record is official. A representative from Guinness World Record attended the event and presented a certificate that solidifies the record.

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TRENTON, Ont. - An Ontario municipality now has bragging rights after setting the record for the largest human maple leaf over the Canada Day long weekend.

Nearly 4,000 people participated in forming a maple leaf in a park in Trenton, Ont., on Saturday.

Dressed in red T-shirts, the community filled in an outline of the leaf for a Canadian Armed Forces charity.

Together we #standproud ! Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for Operation: Stand Proud this afternoon. We are "Officially Amazing" and the new Guinness World Record holders for Largest human Maple Leaf...and we did it all to show our gratitude to our @CanadianForces pic.twitter.com/dVNqPdkScn
- Leon's Trenton (@leonstrenton) June 30, 2019

A representative from Guinness World Record attended the event and presented a certificate for the new record.

The last record holder for the largest human maple leaf was Grouse Mountain, B.C., for 1,589 people, according to Guinness World Records' website.

The organizers say they were aiming for 5,000 people, but they still beat the 2017 record with 3,942.

Mike Eden, one of the event organizers, said he saw it as an opportunity to celebrate Canada Day and show appreciation for the military.

"We saw this patriotic opportunity ... as a visual representation of our deep respect and sincere gratitude for those who selflessly serve, as well as their supportive families," said Eden in a media release.

The event was meant to raise awareness of Soldier On, a program that supports veterans and serving members of the military overcome permanent physical injuries and mental illness through sport.

"We're so proud to have made this dream a reality here today and to have shone a spotlight on our Canadian Armed Forces and Soldier On," said Eden.

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Ontario Community Breaks World Record For Largest Human Maple Leaf

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TRENTON, Ont. - An Ontario municipality now has bragging rights after setting the record for the largest human maple leaf over the Canada Day long weekend. Nearly 4,000 people participated in forming a maple leaf in a park in Trenton, Ont., on Saturday.

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June 29 at 9:07 PM ·

A total of 3,942 gathered at Centennial Park to form the largest human maple leaf as part of “Operation: Stand Proud” which supports the Canadian Armed Forces charity, Solider On.

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Almost 4,000 gather near Belleville to form largest human maple leafMembers of the community of Quinte West near Belleville showed off their Canadian pride and in the process set a new world record. A total of 3,942 gathered at Centennial Park to form the largest human maple leaf as part of Canada Day long weekend celebrations. An official with the Guinness World Re...

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The largest human image of a maple leaf is 3,942 people, and was achieved by Operation Stand Proud presented by Leon's Superstore Trenton (Canada) in Quinte West, Ontario, Canada, on 29 June 2019.

The attempt was to honor Canada's service men and woman.

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An Ontario municipality now has bragging rights after setting the record for the largest human maple leaf over the Canada Day long weekend.

Nearly 4,000 people participated in forming a maple leaf in a park in Trenton, Ont., on Saturday.

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Dressed in red T-shirts, the community filled in an outline of the leaf for a Canadian Armed Forces charity.

A representative from Guinness World Record attended the event and presented a certificate for the new record.

The last record holder for the largest human maple leaf was Grouse Mountain, B.C., for 1,589 people, according to Guinness World Records' website.

The organizers say they were aiming for 5,000 people, but they still beat the 2017 record with 3,942.
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Mike Eden, one of the event organizers, said he saw it as an opportunity to celebrate Canada Day and show appreciation for the military.

"We saw this patriotic opportunity ... as a visual representation of our deep respect and sincere gratitude for those who selflessly serve, as well as their supportive families," said Eden in a media release.

The event was meant to raise awareness of Soldier On, a program that supports veterans and serving members of the military overcome permanent physical injuries and mental illness through sport.

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"We're so proud to have made this dream a reality here today and to have shone a spotlight on our Canadian Armed Forces and Soldier On," said Eden.

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Trenton, Ont. sets Guinness World Record for largest human maple leaf

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An Ontario municipality now has bragging rights after setting the record for the largest human maple leaf over the Canada Day long weekend. Nearly 4,000 people participated in forming a maple leaf in a park in Trenton, Ont., on Saturday.