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Remembrance Day 2013
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- 2. Please take thesenext minutes to consciously
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- 5. CONSIDER How fortunatewe are to live in a free and democratic country.
- 7. UNDERSTAND that itdid not get this way simply by accident.
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- 10. Reflect upon the sacrifice.
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- 14. Tomb of theUnknown Soldier National War Memorial, Ottawa
- 15. This is our history .
- 17. ...this is your story.
- 19. Laura Secord embodied bravery in a time of war.
- 20. Laura Secord, heroineof the War of 1812.
- 21. The tradition of Remembrance Day has its roots in World War I 1914 - 1918
- 22. World War Iwas the most traumatic episode in our history.
- 23. It took the lives of 66, 000 Canadians.
- 24. Lance-Corporal Fred Fisher,VC Born 1894 in St. Catharines
- 25. First Canadian tobe awarded the Victoria Cross.
- 26. Fisher lies inone of the many unmarked graves in Flanders.
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- 29. Vimy Ridge symbolizesthe courage and sacrifice of Canada in WWI.
- 30. On April 9th,1917, Canadian soldiers went over the top
- 31. For the firsttime Canadians from across our country fought together as a single unit .
- 33. 3600 were killed …many more suffered. serious wounds.
- 37. Mother Canada weepingfor her lost sons, Vimy Ridge
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- 40. Canadians cherish peace, but are prepared to defend freedom.
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- 42. Canadians played avital role in stopping Adolf Hitler’s fascist Nazis...
- 43. ...though it required great sacrifice.
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- 47. Our life lineto Nazi occupied France.
- 48. Korea 1950 -1953
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- 54. Local United NationsPeacekeeping Veterans & a Merchant Marine Veteran, November, 2013
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- 63. Sharing our stories. Laura Secord personal remembrances.
- 64. Warrant Officer DennisBrown Father of Owen Brown, Afghanistan
- 65. Marissa Rodrigues’ Great Grandfather Roy Wellington States World War II
- 66. Jessica Johnson’s G.G. G. Uncle Private George Watts Killed at Vimy Ridge 1917 age 26
- 67. Mr. Stockwell’s Grandfather William Stockwell He took part in D-Day Invasion, 4 years overseas.
- 68. Madison Steven’s Great- Grandfather Herman Worth WW II
- 69. Mr. Simpson’s Grandfather Frederick Simpson 18 years old 1914
- 70. Isaiah Williams’ StepFather Sergeant Anthony Randall
- 71. Lauren Nesbitt’s GreatUncle Chief Petty Officer Royal Canadian Navy
- 72. Lauren Nesbitt’s GreatUncle Chief Petty Officer Royal Canadian Navy
- 73. Heather Robinson’s Great Grandfather Winston Aird Munroe
- 74. Sonja Murray’s Grandfather Owen John Murray, WWII
- 75. Sonja Murray’s Grandfather Owen John Murray, WWII
- 76. Ms. Terrick’s GrandParents Corp. George Lance Murray and fiancé Margaret Lennox , 1944. R.C.A.F.,WWII
- 77. Lee Suk’s “Pepa” fought in World War II.
- 78. Sydney Mires’ brother, Private Josh Mires Iraq and Afghanistan
- 79. Charles Dressel Mrs.Wilkin’s Father WWII Veteran, Medical and Service Corp
- 80. Gary Inglis Mrs.Wilkin’s Brother -in-law Canadian Navy Covert Ops
- 81. Tom Dressel Mrs. Wilkins’ Brother Rank: Major Air Force Pilot
- 82. Mr. Balsom’s UncleJoe Korea
- 83. Mrs. Goodwin’s Grandfather’s ship WWII
- 84. Mr. Gill’s Parents Jack & Marg (War Bride)
- 85. Bronwyn Macdonald and Mr. Macdonald’s Grandfather Jack Macdonald RCAF WWII
- 86. Caila Cooper’s Great- Grandfather who was a private in the tank corps in World War II.
- 87. Mr. Williamson’s Grandfather Flight Lieutenant Cyril Williamson WWII
- 88. Mr. Williamson’s Great,great, great, Grandfather James H. Williamson Fenian Raid 1866
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- 90. Mrs. Newman’s Uncles,Jill’s Great-Uncles Gordon, Ron and Ken - 1945
- 91. Mr. Sisler’s Grandfather, Jared’s Great- Grandfather James Wells
- 92. Next slide: Mr.Sisler’s Grandfather Jared Sisler’s Great-Grandfather John Alcorn
- 94. Jared Sisler’s Grandfather, Mr. Sisler’s Dad George Sisler
- 95. Mrs. Davies’ Great-Uncles Granville Gaust, 1942 Charlie Griffiths
- 96. Jack Wilkinson (holdingdaughter Joan) May 1942 Grandfather and Mom of Mrs. Davies
- 97. William Waring LakeComo, Italy 1945 Grandfather of Mrs. Davies
- 98. Lloyd Hollingshead Mrs. Lafferty’s Grandfather and little sister Victoria Lawn Cemetery
- 99. Kenneth Hollingshead Great-Grandfather of Mrs. Lafferty Canadian Cavalry WWI Wounded in Action
- 100. Lloyd and MorrisHollingshead Grand Father & Great Uncle Mrs. Lafferty RCASC - Queens own Rifles of Canada
- 101. Allan Hagyard Mr.& Ms. Lafferty’s Great Uncle
- 102. Else Hagyard - WACS - Great Aunt of Mr. & Ms. Lafferty
- 103. George Tait Darg Mr. & Ms. Lafferty’s Great Uncle Killed in Action ANZIO , 1944 “Devils Brigade”
- 104. Tom Darg U.S.NAVY Mr. & Ms. Lafferty’s Great Uncle
- 105. “Hap” Lafferty Mr.& Ms. Lafferty’s Grandfather meets his dad for the first time. - RCASC
- 106. Mr. Scull’s Great-Uncle Private Victor Albert Reakes
- 107. Cassandra Rienzo’s Bruce Dennis WWII Grandfather
- 108. Sarah-Joy Neufeld’s Great-Grandfather Corp. Sidney G. Bett
- 109. Steve Alexander’s Great- Grandfather Private Frederick Greenfield
- 110. PPritvea.t eF rFerededreircickkGGrreeeennfifieelldd Camp Niagara
- 111. Karoline Mazzarella’s Grandfather H. Lauman
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- 113. Michalla Bent’s Great-Grandfather Sgt. Albert Bent (Boer War)
- 114. Michalla Bent’s Great-Uncle Canadian Army WWII Michalla’s Cousin Douglas Lavis died at Dieppe, 1942.
- 115. Mrs. Robertson’s GrandparentsBob (Royal Navy) and Helena (left)
- 116. Mrs. Robertson’s GrandUncles: Wilf (Merchant Marine, top centre). Ron (right, Royal Airforce) killed in WW II.
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- 118. Allyssah Martel’s Grandfather GhenkiMisaharu WWII
- 119. Allyssah Martel’s Grandfather Ghenki Misaharu WWII
- 120. Allyssah Martel’s Dad Priestan Xentridious, 3rd Royal Canadian Regiment
- 121. Tiana Dominic’s Great- Grandfather John Byer
- 122. Mrs. Lavell’s sonBrendan, currently Serving in the Royal Canadian Navy. .
- 123. Tyler Dumont-Scott’s Mom Aletta Dumont Bosnia, Iraq
- 124. Tiana Dominic’s Great- Grandfather Donald McDonald
- 125. Danni Kozela’s Great Grandfather Kenny MacAskill
- 126. Billy Sadler’s Grandfather Brianna Rogers’ Great-Grandfather Charles G. Simpson
- 127. Carly Stephens’ Great-Grandfather Mrs. Hutchinson’s Grandfather Roy C. Tufts Jr.
- 128. Gabe Cusack's great,great uncle. George Hogarth (left), Sargeant R.C.A.F. Shot down and killed, 1941.
- 129. Catherine Teichman’s Grandfather Captain Jack Teichman
- 130. Hannah Kinnear’s Great,Great Uncle Robert G. Hamer Toronto Scottish Regiment WWII Veteran
- 131. Claire Evans’ Great- Grandfather
- 132. Kyle Craig’s Grandfather Bob Craig Injured in 1941 while directing a convoy to France
- 133. ...only a handfulof men came back ... Mrs. Brittain’s mother (front left center).
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- 135. F. Arthur Skilton Mrs. Brittain’s Grand-dad WWII
- 138. Jillian Wilson’s Great,Great Uncle Ted Parachuted into France ahead of D-Day
- 139. Matthew Spanyi’s Great Grandfather WorldWar II
- 140. Mr. Gould’s Brother RCAF Pilot Norman
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- 142. Master Corporal ScottF. Vernelli Afghanistan
- 143. We honour the courage and sacrifice of our family and friends.
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- 145. Niagara on the Lake
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