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Archive for January, 2002

Canada Corner

Rolling Out The Russell

Thomas Russell poses behind the wheel during a display of Russell cars in the early 1900s.

On a brisk February day in 1907, four brave [...]

January 1, 2002, by Steve Pitt

Memoirs & Pilgrimages

Safe Conduct

by Michael Crossling

 

Every month when I visit my local pharmacist to pick up a supply of prescription drugs I am obliged to either sit or [...]

January 1, 2002

Memoirs & Pilgrimages

Through A Child’s Eyes

by M.H. McKee   I was just a youngster when the Germans occupied the Netherlands in World War II. My family lived 25 miles southwest of Nijmegen, in a city called ’s-Hertogenbosch. [...]

January 1, 2002

Memoirs & Pilgrimages

Sacred Places

by Dan Black

Wally Smith stands next to the Danger Tree at Beaumont Hamel.

From the road near the Belgian village of [...]

January 1, 2002

Memoirs & Pilgrimages

Side By Side They Rest

by Dan Black

Gordon McArthur clutches the Canadian flag while next to his son Ian at the funeral. They grew [...]

January 1, 2002

Memoirs & Pilgrimages

Guardians Of Remembrance

by Victoria Fulford

Bombardier Adam Pankratz stands guard during the ceremony. An [...]

January 1, 2002

Memoirs & Pilgrimages

United By Remembrance

by Ray Dick

Two female World War II veterans examine the [...]

January 1, 2002

Canada Corner

The Honours We Bestow

 

Canada’s honours system includes (from left) the Companion of the Order of Canada; Officer of the Order of [...]

January 1, 2002, by Norman Brown

War Art

George Pepper

War artist George Pepper produced an impressive array of paintings. Above: Dead German Paratroopers. George Pepper painted with a quick intensity [...]

January 1, 2002, by Jennifer Morse

Defence Today

Eye On Defence: Needed: A New White Paper

by David J. Bercuson

A peacekeeper performs gate security as an advance [...]

January 1, 2002

Classified Ads

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

“After the Last Veteran” – Includes reference to Canadian efforts for veteran’s welfare, including Caribbean veterans. St. Kitts–Nevis Legion.Lulu.com.

MILITARY MEMORABILIA

H.M.C.S. FRASER 1940: her motor cutter is for sale; a centenary project? graphoz@dccnet.com.

 

FIREARMS MILITARY AND COLLECTABLE WANTED
Licensed collector buying Luger Pistols 1900-45 and other military firearms. 514-457-5583, lugercollector@hotmail.com.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

ONTARIO RCL PIPES DRUMS AND COLOURS
Sunday April 25 from 10:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion in Midland.  First 2010 General Meeting/afternoon Dress Parade with an act of remembrances for band members who have passed on. For more information go to lugercollector@hotmail.com.

 

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Wanted 35mm kodachrome aircraft slides pre-1975 and 16mm films. Tel: 604-707-0901, daletenby@shaw.ca.