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About Michael K. Barbour

Michael K. Barbour is the Director of Faculty Development and a Professor of Instructional Design for the College of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California. He has been involved with K-12 online learning in a variety of countries for well over a decade as a researcher, teacher, course designer and administrator. Michael's research focuses on the effective design, delivery and support of K-12 online learning, particularly for students located in rural jurisdictions.

How we talk about war and remembrance

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An item from the Legion Magazine.

Stephen J. Thorne

How we talk about war and remembrance

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

The language of war and remembrance is couched in euphemism, hyperbole and a healthy dose of gilded lilies. In short, a lot of overused words and hackneyed phrases that tend to glorify and obfuscate, comfort and satisfy.

In war, politicians and military mucky-mucks use alternative language to soften the reality of, or maintain support for, humankind’s greatest failure—phrases or words such as “collateral damage” for civilian casualties, “enhanced interrogation techniques” for torture, “ethnic cleansing” for genocide, and “conflict” for war.

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Canada’s early naval struggles

STORY BY PAIGE JASMINE GILMAR

“This is going to be an awful trip,” sailor James Reeves reflected in a letter to his wife.

Reeves was by no means a complainer, and his sentiment, echoed by his mates, was prophetic. The crew of HMCS Galiano were set to sail “the Triangle,” a body of water between B.C.’s Cape Scott and Cape St. James deemed the “worst piece of water on the Pacific Coast.” The ship traversed the foreboding stretch in an attempt to provide Triangle Island residents with supplies and gasoline during a wicked October storm.

“I don’t think we will be home until the end of November,” fellow shipmate James Aird commented. “I dread the Triangle.”

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Canadian Heritage Night: Sharks vs. Canucks

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Earlier this evening, Branch 25 of the Royal Canadian Legion participated in the annual Canadian Heritage Night organized by the San Jose Sharks, Digital Moose Lounge, the Consulate General of Canada, San Francisco and the British Columbia Trade and Investment. The event featured pre-game access in the Rinkside Room, Augie’s smoked meat sandwich and Poutine Bar, a bar with Canadian Beer, and Nanaimo bars. Branch 25 was there to distribute poppies to all who came through the door.

Additionally, the Consul General was on hand to drop the puck for the ceremonial face-off – sporting his poppy!

And there was also a hockey game between the San Jose Sharks and the Vancouver Canucks.

Consulate General of Canada, San Francisco – Representing Northern California & Hawaii and servicing Canadians visiting and living in the United States.

British Columbia Trade and Investment– The British Columbia Government supports international companies who want to invest, expand, and do business in B.C. Helping them build strong links to resources, skills, and businesses that make British Columbia an attractive place to work and invest.

Veterans Day at the Presidio Chapel – In Person & Livestream Link

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Note this upcoming event in the Bay Area. So if you aren’t able to join us in Petaluma, we encourage you to check out this service.

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

Unleashing the Power of

Interreligious Cooperation

Veterans Day Interfaith Service

Please join us

on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 9:00 am

Presidio Chapel

130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco

Keynote Address by Mr. Michael Blecker

Executive Director, Swords to Plowshares

If you are not able to join us in person, the service will be livestreamed: : https://www.youtube.com/live/ciCdrwjLDXU?si=P15RzIwG2DSe_jX2

Please RSVP to: presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

Presidio Chapel

130 Fisher Loop, P.O. Box 29055, San Francisco, CA 94129

415-561-3930 (office); 415-515-5681 (cell)

www.interfaithpresidio.org * Email: presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

Your 2023 Digital Poppy Awaits

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Note that details about Branch 25’s own Poppy Campaign in the Bay Area can be found at https://royalcanadianlegionus25.com/poppy-campaign/

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Your 2023 Digital Poppy Awaits!

Dear Michael

The time is now! The Digital Poppy Campaign is live.

Thank you for supporting Veterans and their families through a past donation to the Digital Poppy campaign through the Legion National Foundation.

Your generous donation helped to enrich the lives of those who have made immeasurable sacrifices.

You are invited to create a 2023 Digital Poppy at www.mypoppy.ca

The Digital Poppy campaign is an important initiative of the Legion National Foundation that takes place each year with the assistance from The Royal Canadian Legion. During the Remembrance period, the Digital Poppy unites thousands of Canadians to make a real impact in the lives of Veterans.

You are invited to create your own 2023 Digital Poppy, today to November 11 to remember the Fallen and honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

A Digital Poppy can be shared with friends and family on social channels, with colleagues and clients in signature blocks and other online spaces. Most importantly, Michael, you can dedicate a commemoration for a loved one to ensure their memory lives on.

You can only create your Digital Poppy from October 27 to November 11. Secure yours today to stand with Veterans. You will receive an instant tax receipt for your generous donation.

For any questions, please contact Samantha Laprade, Director, Development at the Legion National Foundation at slaprade@lnfcanada.ca.

To learn more about the Legion National Foundation, please visit www.lnfcanada.ca

Together, we can continue to support Veterans and their families.

PS- Visit www.mypoppy.ca to create your Digital Poppy today.

If you have already made your 2023 Digital Poppy- Thank you!

David Flannigan
Chair
Legion National Foundation

If you wish to unsubscribe from future Digital Poppy and Legion National Foundation communications, please click here: https://lnf-dms.canadahelps.org/dms/mailing/optout?reset=1&jid=109&qid=43671&h=0e6ec0f25c2f39eb

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Procurez-vous votre coquelicot numérique 2023.

Créer votre propre coquelicot numérique

Michael

C’est maintenant qu’il faut agir! Le coquelicot numérique est lancé.

Nous vous remercions d’avoir par le passé apporté votre soutien aux anciens combattants et à leurs familles en faisant un don à la Fondation nationale Légion.

Votre don généreux a contribué à enrichir la vie de ceux qui ont fait des sacrifices incommensurables.

Vous êtes invité(e) à créer un coquelicot numérique pour 2023 sur www.moncoquelicot.ca

La Campagne du coquelicot numérique est une importante initiative de la Fondation nationale Légion qui se déroule chaque année avec l’aide de La Légion royale canadienne. Pendant la période du Souvenir, le coquelicot numérique appelle des milliers de Canadiens et Canadiennes à la solidarité afin d’avoir un impact concret sur la vie d’anciens combattants.

Cela dit, nous vous invitons, du 27 octobre au 11 novembre, à créer votre propre coquelicot numérique 2023, afin de commémorer les Canadiens tombés au champ d’honneur et d’honorer ceux qui ont consenti à l’ultime sacrifice.

Un coquelicot numérique peut être partagé sur les réseaux sociaux avec des amis et des membres de la famille, et avec des collègues et clients sur les blocs de signatures et d’autres espaces en ligne. Plus important encore,Michael, vous pouvez dédier votre coquelicot en hommage à un être cher et veiller ainsi à ce que son souvenir soit perpétué.

Vous ne pouvez créer votre coquelicot numérique que durant la période allant du 27 octobre au 11 novembre. Créez le vôtre dès aujourd’hui et appuyez les anciens combattants. Vous recevrez aussitôt un reçu aux fins de l’impôt pour votre généreux don.

Pour toutes questions, SVP contacter Mme Samantha Laprade, Directrice du Développement à la Fondation nationale Légion, à slaprade@lnfcanada.ca.

Pour en savoir plus sur la Fondation nationale Légion, visitez https://lnfcanada.ca/fr/

Ensemble, nous pouvons continuer à venir en aide aux vétérans et à leurs familles.

P.S. Visitez www.moncoquelicot.ca dès aujourd’hui et créez votre coquelicot numérique.

Si vous avez créé votre coquelicot numérique – Merci

David Flannigan
Président
Fondation Nationale Légion

Si vous ne souhaitez plus recevoir des communications concernant le coquelicot numérique et la Fondation nationale Légion, cliquez ici: https://lnf-dms.canadahelps.org/dms/mailing/optout?reset=1&jid=109&qid=43671&h=0e6ec0f25c2f39eb

COQUELICOT NUMERIQUE

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Coquelicot Numérique

For Canadian heroes | Pour les héros canadiens

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Note that participants who are veterans or family members of a veteran, but who aren’t already members of the Royal Canadian Legion qualify for a year of free membership in the Legion by participating. This would mean that if you are eligible for Ordinary of Associate membership – see https://royalcanadianlegionus25.com/join-the-legion/ ) and you participate in the virtual run option you can jin Branch 25 (San Francisco) for free.

You are receiving this email because you registered for Canada Army Run 2023.

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Vous recevez ce courriel parce que vous êtes inscrit à la Course de l’Armée du Canada 2023.