On the eve of Remembrance Day I am thinking of my maternal grandfather, Lawrence Anthony Bradley, who served as an engineer with the Canadian Army in England during the Second World War. Born in Timmins, Ontario, on Nov. 6, 1917, he… Continue Reading →
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daveberta.ca - Alberta politics: France honours Canadian D-Day veteran
TweetHaving a large extended family with deep roots in Canada means I have heard many stories about my family’s history, including many tales of those who fought for King and Country overseas. My great-great-uncle Charles Moreau served in the Lord Strathcona’s Horse during the First World War and another great-great
Continue readingAlberta Diary: Sober second thought: A half-hearted defence of Don Cherry, Stephen Harper and Julian Fantino in military drag
Stephen Harper in his cool green Canadian Forces flight jacket. With him, Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, during last June’s flooding, both looking as if they wish they had cool military togs too. Below: Don Cherry in a tailored camo suit and Julian Fantino with a
Continue readingRemember who? And for what?
Canada first observed Remembrance Day on November 11th, 1919, to commemorate the armistice that had ended WWI one year earlier and to remember those in the military who had given their lives in the war. The narrow focus on the military has become less legitimate—the majority of those who died
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