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On the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month – Remember those who gave and still do

As on all remembrance days I will be remembering the sacrifices and bravery of all and in particular my father (above) who served as an instrument basher in the Royal Air Force for 6 years in WWII and my Grandad who served in both the army and navy in WWI – Lest We Forget This was originally posted in November 2009, but in our busy, ever connected world, felt it… Read More »On the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month – Remember those who gave and still do

Five Times a Normal Toonies Worth – Thank a Veteran This Week

 "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." Winston Churchill Remembrance Day always has a strong connection for me because of my families involvement in serving in both of the major world wars. Even with conflicts of today, I think many of us find it hard to really understand what soldiers at those times, or even now go through. A colleague… Read More »Five Times a Normal Toonies Worth – Thank a Veteran This Week