A30 - North Shore News - Friday, November 7, 2014
Our Country’s Heroes
REMEMBRANCE DAY IS NOVEMBER 11TH
Floryan Brandys
Served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II as a gunner on the minesweeper HCMS Fort William and participated in the D-Day Invasion at Omaha Beach in Normandy. Floryan Brandys passed away on July 2, 2012 at the age of 89.
Albert Carnelley Brook
Arnold Bro
Canadian Army Private
Flight Lieutenant Albert Carnelley Brook, Distinguished Flying Cross Served RCAF as Navigator based in England World War II. Died, Winnipeg January 26, 2010, age 93.
Daniel Ted Cheer
Darick Dion Cailing US Armed Forces
Tom Robert George Cole III
The soccer team from the New Waterford Canadian Ship
Sailors were undefeated against teams from British ships. Picture taken in Londonderry, Ireland. Front row left to right: R.V. Stewart, J.V. Robinson, J.A.T. Greer, R.W. Kenning, F. Wardroper (Vancouver). Back row left to right: R. Brocking, R. Richards, J.R. Butchart (Vancouver), D. Dunlop (Saskatoon), R.S. Byford, W.R. Jenkins, F.A. Beese (Vancouver). Coach: R. Acomb
Thanks to all who serve RALPH SULTAN, MLA
WEST VANCOUVER-CAPILANO
409-545 Clyde Avenue West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C5 604-981-0050
Born in 1936, NV, BC. Joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in January 1954. Retired in 1975. Tom was stationed in Sea Island, Downsview, ON, Germany and Cold Lake Al. Now re-sides in French Kwen, ON.
Volunteered at age 18 in 1943 with the Sea Forth Highlanders. He served in France, Germany, Italy and Holland. He was killed in action in 1944.
Pascal Cortez
Joined the Canadian Army at age 27 in 1942 and was discharged in 1945.
Thomas Cole
Served in France, Belgium & Holland. Taken prisoner in ‘44, 10 miles from Nijmegan. Eventually delivered to Poland where he remained a POW until liberated by the Russian army. Received 4 medals and was discharged in 1945.
James Daniels
WW I Vet. Joined the Army when he was only 15 years old and was not honest about his age.
REMEMBER THE HOMEFRONT
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Serving the North Shore for over 50 years. Honouring the brave men and women who have served us past and present. 2435 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Join a dynamic tour of our historic Shipyard! Dig deep into the lives of Burrard Dry Dock employees and witness their patriotic passion and spirit. Bond rallies and variety shows contrast with memories of noise and hard work at the yard. Tours depart on November 11th at 1:30 and 3 pm from corner of Lonsdale Avenue and Victory Ship Way. FREE
604-922-0181
For more info call 604.990.3700 ex. 8016
www.pr-insurance.ca
Welcoming all the the Public and Veterans to all of our Remembrance Day Ceremonies All members of the public are welcome to any of our Branches and the Army, Navy and Airforce after the services.
West Vancouver Branch 60 580 - 18th Street, West Vancouver
North Vancouver Branch 118 123 W. 15th Street, North Vancouver
Lynn Valley Branch 114 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans in Canada Unit 45 119 East 3rd St. North Vancouver
We welcome all veterans and the public to any of our ceremonies at: MEMORIAL ARCH VICTORIA PARK LYNN VALLEY CAIRN
Marine Drive at 20th Street, West Vancouver at 10:40 am Monday Keith at Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver at 10:30 am Monday Pioneer Park, Lynn valley Rd & Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver Ceremony to be held at Veterans Plaza, 10:30 am Tuesday
We would like to thank all the contributors to the Poppy Campaign and thank the volunteers for all their hard work.