Divers find long-lost WW II bomber in Newfoundland Lake

An item from the Legion Magazine.


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Divers find long-lost WW II bomber in Newfoundland Lake

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

On Sept. 4, 1943, Wing Commander John M. Young of the Royal Canadian Air Force was on the yoke taking off from his base in Gander, Nfld., with three crew aboard when an engine on his Liberator 589D is believed to have failed.

The B-24 aircraft of Young’s No. 10 Squadron made a slow turn and barrel-rolled into Gander Lake. No one survived. After a brief, aborted recovery effort, it was the last anyone saw of Liberator 589D for 79 years.

 

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A brief history of Canada and the Victoria Cross

STORY BY SHARON ADAMS

Herbert Taylor Reader, of Perth, Ont., decided in 1850 to follow in his father’s footsteps, Colonel George Hume Reade, a staff surgeon with the Leeds Militia in Upper Canada, who was killed in the Crimean War.

After completing his medical education in Quebec and Ireland, Reade joined the 61st Regiment of Foot in the British Army in 1850 as an assistant surgeon. It was the first step in a distinguished 36-year military career that would lead him to the company of royalty.

 

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Legion Magazine

A final salute to Queen Elizabeth II,

1926-2022

STORY BY TOM MACGREGOR

“For many of us, we have only ever known one Queen,” said Governor General Mary Simon after the death of Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Sept. 8. She had been the Queen of Canada for 70 years.

“Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence in our lives,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “Time and again, Her Majesty marked Canada’s modern history. Over the course of 70 years and 23 royal tours, [she] saw this country from coast to coast to coast and was there for our major, historical milestones.”

 

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Exclusive excerpt: Lifesavers and Body Snatchers

STORY BY TOM MACGREGOR

It’s been long known that the First World War helped push medicine and treatment options forward, but historian Tim Cook has uncovered a disturbing reality. Doctors were removing body parts from slain soldiers without consent and sending them back to Canada to be studied and put on display.

In his new book, Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great War, Cook tells the untold history and the secret legacy of medicine at war. His deep archival research and use of unpublished letters make for gripping writing. Read an excerpt from Cooks book now.

 

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Postponed: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Organizational Assessment – Town Hall Meeting

An update on these sessions from Dominion Command.


Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Organizational Assessment 

Town Hall Meeting

With Monday, September 19th declared a National Day of Mourning, Legion National Headquarters has postponed the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Town Hall Meeting to the dates outlined below.

Members are invited to join the Legion for a live Town Hall event intended to update members and gather input to inform a study of EDI at the Legion, and evaluate our organization’s effectiveness in high quality programs and services that are accessible to all its members, volunteers, and stakeholders in an equitable and inclusive manner.

The Town hall will be facilitated by StrategyCorp, a third-party advisory firm and will be held virtually.

To accommodate different time zones, three meeting time options are available. Please select one by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/410547016177

Region
Meeting Date
Meeting Time
Central/Eastern (CDT and EDT Time Zones)
Tuesday September 20th
CDT: 3:00-4:00pm
EDT: 4:00-5:00pm
Western (PDT and MDT Time Zones)
Monday, September 26th
PDT: 3:00-4:00pm
MDT: 4:00-5:00pm
(EDT: 6:00-7:00pm)
Atlantic (ADT and NDT Time Zones)
Monday, September 26th
ADT: 3:00-4:00pm
NDT: 3:30-4:30pm
(EDT: 2:00-3:00pm)
Note: Members can register any of the Town Halls regardless of their region or time zone.  
You will have the chance to share your comments/thoughts with us during a Q&A session held at the end of the townhall.

If you have any questions about registration, please email hmerdas@strategycorp.com.

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The Passing of The Queen – Service Tonight at Grace Cathedral

Note this evening this evening that members may be interested in joining in person or online.


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Grace Cathedral will be dedicating this week’s Evensong to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The service will be tonight, Thursday 15 September at 5.30pm. Everyone is invited to join the service, you are very welcome either in person or click below for the livestream.
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Get your free educational resources for Veterans’ Week 2022! / Procurez-vous des ressources d’apprentissage gratuites pour la Semaine des vétérans 2022!

An item from Veterans Affairs Canada.


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Dear educators,

It is September again and a new school year is here. That means Veterans Affairs Canada is back with free, bilingual resources to help young people learn more about remembrance and our country’s military history.

All-new 2022 editions of the Take Time to Remember activity booklet (ages 5-7), as well as youth newspapers Tales of Animals in War (ages 5-11) and the Canada Remembers Times (ages 12-18) are now available. Our popular Postcards for Peace, bookmarks and posters are also back, as is the online Veterans’ Week teacher’s guide.

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/get-involved/remembrance-day/learning-resources

National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program

The Department of National Defence’s National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program will be once again accepting requests starting in late September. This year’s program will include an array of options that they hope will meet the needs of educators. If you would like to include the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) speaker videos, or possibly invite a CAF speaker for an in-person or virtual presentation, or maybe participate in a panel discussion with CAF members, please submit a request via their website.

http://Canada.ca/caf-veterans-week-speakers

Remembering those who served

This year has seen the commemoration of special milestones from Canada’s military history, including the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, the 30th anniversary of major United Nations peacekeeping efforts in the Balkans and the 25th anniversary of the Red River Floods.

We have lots of historical information and lesson plans about the brave Canadians who have served in these and other military efforts over the years. Explore our resources today!

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance

Canadian Armed Forces domestic efforts

Our military plays many important roles here in Canada, coast to coast to coast. From search and rescue operations to patrolling our borders to providing assistance during natural disasters, the contributions have been many. Find out more about these kinds of efforts on our website.

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/wars-and-conflicts/caf-operations/service-in-canada

 Other historical publications and learning resources

Looking for free, bilingual learning kits, historical sheets and booklets about Canada’s wars, battles and peace support efforts? We offer a variety of print and electronic resources year-round to help students learn more about our country’s proud military history. Get yours by visiting our online ordering site.

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/?request_locale=en

“Canadian Armed Forces around the world” learning kit

One of our newest learning resources offers a wealth of historical information and classroom-ready activities about Canada’s wide range of military efforts since the end of the Korean War. Order your free copy of the “Canadian Armed Forces around the world” learning kit and see what you’ve been missing.

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/items/index?category=EducationKits

 Thanks and have a great school year!

The Veterans Affairs Canada Learning Team

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Chère éducatrice, cher éducateur

Une nouvelle année scolaire est commencée et il est temps de découvrir les populaires ressources d’apprentissage de la Semaine des vétérans, offertes par Anciens Combattants Canada, pour aider les jeunes à penser au Souvenir.

Les versions 2022 du livret d’activités Prendre le temps de se Souvenir (pour les 5 à 7 ans), ainsi que les journaux Histoires d’animaux à la guerre (pour les 5 à 11 ans) et Le Canada se souvient (pour les 12 à 18 ans) sont maintenant disponibles. Encore une fois cette année, les cartes postales de la paix, signets et affiches sont de retour, de même que le guide de l’enseignant de la Semaine des vétérans en ligne.

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/remembrance/get-involved/veterans-week/learning-resources

Programme national des conférenciers de la Semaine des vétérans

À compter de la fin septembre, il sera de nouveau possible de présenter des demandes dans le cadre du Programme national des conférenciers de la Semaine des vétérans du ministère de la Défense nationale. L’édition de cette année offrira une gamme d’options destinées à répondre aux besoins du personnel enseignant. Si vous souhaitez inclure des vidéos de conférenciers des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) à vos activités, inviter un conférencier des FAC à donner un exposé en personne ou une présentation virtuelle, ou encore participer à une discussion de groupe avec des membres des FAC, veuillez transmettre votre demande par l’entremise du site Web du Programme :

http://Canada.ca/fac-conferenciers-semaine-veterans

Se souvenir de leur service

En 2022, nous avons souligné des jalons militaires canadiens importants, comme le 105e  anniversaire de la bataille de la crête de Vimy, le 80e anniversaire du raid sur Dieppe, le 30e anniversaire des efforts de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies dans les Balkans, ainsi que le 25e anniversaire des inondations de la rivière Rouge.

Anciens Combattants Canada vous propose un éventail d’information et de plans de leçons pour souligner le courage de nos militaires, qui ont servi au fil du temps. Explorez nos ressources variées!

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/remembrance

Les Forces armées canadiennes en service au pays

Nos militaires occupent des rôles importants ici même, au pays, d’un océan à l’autre. Que ce soient les opérations de recherche et sauvetage, les patrouilles de nos frontières ou l’aide lors de catastrophes naturelles, les contributions sont nombreuses. Vous trouverez plus de renseignements à propos de ces efforts sur notre site web :

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/remembrance/wars-and-conflicts/caf-operations/service-in-canada

Autres ressources d’apprentissage et publications historiques

Si vous cherchez des ressources gratuites et bilingues afin d’aider les élèves à en apprendre davantage sur notre fière histoire militaire, nous offrons des trousses d’apprentissage, des feuillets et des livrets historiques, en format électronique ou imprimé. Visitez notre site de commande en ligne :

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/?request_locale=fr

Ressource d’apprentissage « Les Forces armées canadiennes autour du monde »

Une de nos plus récentes ressource d’apprentissage propose une variété d’information et de plans de leçons à propos des nombreux efforts militaires du Canada depuis la fin de la guerre de Corée. Commandez une clé USB « Les Forces armées canadiennes autour du monde » pour votre salle de classe!

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/items/index?category=EducationKits

Nous vous souhaitons une année scolaire inspirante!

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