Monthly Archives: May 2021

Today We Remember the Sinking of The RMS Lusitania, May 7, 2021

An item from the Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please find attached the News Release: Today We Remember the Sinking of The RMS Lusitania, May 7, 2021, for reference.

My very best regards,

Stéphane Ouellette
President and Chief Executive Officer
Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project (MNCTP)/
Executive Director
Colonel John Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award

Tel: 613.421.9005
E-mail: ouellettes@rogers.com
Website: www.alliedmerchantnavy.com

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Support to the Air Cadet League Royal Canadian Air Cadets

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One or more of our members may be interested in helping out with this activity.

Our friends at the Air Cadet League have reached out to us seeking someone to volunteer to serve as a judge or Royal Canadian Air Cadets competing in their annual Public Speaking competition. Anyone interested in acting in this capacity, please e-mail director@airforce.ca. Bilingual essential, as many of the cadets offer presentations in both official languages or in french. Thank you for your continuing interest in our Heritage-Youth-Advocacy mission. Your services will be required on Saturday 5 June 2021.

Nos amis de la Ligue des cadets de l’Air nous ont contactés à la recherche d’une personne bénévole pour servir de juge pour les Cadets de l’Air royale canadienne participant à leur concours annuel d’art oratoire. Toute personne intéressée à agir à ce titre, veuillez envoyer un courriel à director@airforce.ca. Bilinguisme essentiel, car plusieurs cadets offrent des présentations dans les deux langues officielles ou en français. Merci de l’intérêt que vous portez à notre mission Heritage-Youth-Advocacy.

This e-mail was sent from Royal Canadian Air Force Association (rcaf_list@airforce.ca)

Royal Canadian Air Force Association,405-222 Somerset St. West Ottawa ON K2P 2G3 CANADA, Phone Number:(613) 232-4281, Fax Number: (613) 232-2156, Email Address: director@airforce.ca, Website : http://rcafassociation.ca

Tales my grandfather told me: Memories of memories of the Somme

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An item from the Legion Magazine.

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Tales my grandfather told me: Memories of memories of the Somme

Story by Stephen J. Thorne

It’s been more than a century and still the words ‘The Somme’ resonate with Canadians who grew up with a grumpy old granddad or family lore surrounding a strapping young man who fought in one of history’s most notorious conflicts.

About 100,000 Canadians did battle at the Somme—four divisions’ worth, plus a regiment from the Dominion of Newfoundland. For many a KIA or wizened old war veteran, it was their last, if not only, fight of the First World War.

A positive impression

Story by Sharon Adams

In May 2007, on the green and peaceful banks of the Una River in Bihac, Bosnia-Herzegovina, a memorial was dedicated to members of the Canadian Armed Forces who served and died in the wars that followed the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia in 1991.

“The men and women of the Canadian Forces have left a very positive impression of Canada upon the people of Bihac,” said Mayor Hamdija Lipovača. “It is fitting then that this park dedication serves as a lasting memory of Canada’s devotion to helping the people of Bihac return to a peaceful way of life,” he added.

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Always faithful means…

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An item from one of our fellow veterans organizations in the Bay Area.

Dear Michael Barbour,

Honor and gratitude are two sides of the same coin.

This upcoming Memorial Day, we honor the ultimate sacrifice made by brave servicemen and women, and show our gratitude for their sacrifice by keeping their legacy alive.

I have no doubt you share our gratitude by honoring Memorial Day in your own way.

My Gift To Honor Our Fallen Heroes

In 1946, the Marines’ Memorial was founded as a Living Memorial to honor the sacrifices of those who gave their all in service to our Country after World War II. Now, 75 years later, we continue to stand tall to remember and honor all who have served.

As you know, 2020 was a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic paralyzed our financial stability as we saw an 82% decline in our organization’s revenue. Truthfully, we were fearful that our 75 years and 12 floors of honoring the legacy of military service would be brought to an end after a single, devastating year, but supporters like you didn’t let that happen.

Yet, we don’t back down from a challenge, and neither do so many of you, who give generously to keep our mission alive.

I know you appreciate the sacrifices of our fallen heroes and remain faithful to our Country and to our military. Of the gifts we received in 2020, 11% were given to our Living Memorial. We’d like to make our brothers and sisters proud by humbly reaching 15% in Living Memorial contributions to honor their legacy. This Memorial Day, if you are able, would you consider giving a gift to help us continue to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives defending our freedoms?

Give Now

Your contribution to the Living Memorial will help us honor the legacy of military service around every corner — from the Lobby displays presenting the history of the Marine Corps to our Tribute Memorial Wall, a humbling salute to those lost during the War on Terror.

We put 100% of your donations directly into programs that Commemorate, Educate and Serve so that this generation and future generations can honor our fallen heroes and show their gratitude.

Thank you for giving generously.

Gratefully and Semper Fi,