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Spencerville man’s journey in Sicily comes to an end By MARLA DOWDALL mdowdall@perfprint.ca
Lifestyle - Philip Bury, of Spencerville, is now back home, but had been marching across Sicily as part of Operation Husky 2013 earlier this summer. The operation commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Sicily during World War II, and Philip took part in commemoration of his own father, who took part and was wounded, notes Philip’s son Eric in an email. “I’m taking on this journey in remembrance of my father who walked on this very same soil. In honour of him, I will
be carrying his haversack,” noted Philip in the profile appearing on the Operation Husky 2013 website. Philip has been writing letters home and the St. Lawrence News EMC has been featuring those letters as a lead-up to a feature story on Philip’s journey. This is the final portion of the last letter. Please watch upcoming issues for a feature as the St. Lawrence News EMC sits down with Philip to speak about his experience.
ication of a Canadian exhibit in the WW II museum in Catania. Until now, the museum featured excellent depictions and artifacts of Italian, German, American and British forces, but no mention of the Canadians. No longer. Dr. Andrew Gregory, brother of our ringleader Steve, with the help of local historians, has assembled a Canadian exhibit that leaves no doubt. Speeches, mutual thanks, and Husky 2013 is complete. Not really over, because the memories last and the story July 31 that we are here to tell still needs tellOur last event is the opening and ded- ing. But we have done what we came
to do. We’ve marched in the footsteps of our forebears for about 350km. Not every one of us has done every step: I for one have missed many for a variety of reasons and only a handful have done every mile. But the team has done it. We have planted and dedicated 562 memorial markers to soldiers and airmen who fell in Sicily; three to the many lost at sea and in the air before the landings; a number to the Italian soldiers who fell; and 24 to the Italian families of Agira we know to have died. We’ve taken part in 19 acts of remembrance in as many towns that were liberated by our troops.
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I’ve seen grown men in tears on more occasions than I can remember. Every one of us has gained a deeper and more solemn sense of the sacrifices made by so many so long ago, and of the dreadful destruction of war. Aug. 1 The support team will stay for a day to finish up, but most of us disperse. I’ve made good friends whom I hope to keep. I’ve walked close to the footsteps of my father, and of his comrades some of whom lie here still. I have a renewed appreciation for those of my countrymen who came here 70 years ago. Steve Gregory, whose seven years of dedication have made this all happen, says that no thanks are due to him, only to those whom we are here to remember. He has a point, and we owe them more thanks than we can ever express. But my fellow participants and I owe thanks to Steve for giving us this opportunity. All Canadians owe him thanks for telling this story. Nos Memor, Philip
Church opens its doors for Thanksgiving Dinner Events - Wall Street United Church is welcoming, as guests, all people who might otherwise be alone this Thanksgiving to enjoy a community dinner on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. The Community Dinners provided at the church are a great success, and so once again the doors will be open and a warm invitation extended to everyone. There is no charge for this meal and reservations are not required. The menu will be a full turkey dinner with cold drink, rolls, mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, dessert and tea, coffee or milk. Seniors, couples, families with children, and anyone else who might be alone, or not able to share Thanksgiving this way, are invited as guests. “It is a very special time of year, and we want to share our own thankfulness with the rest of the community,” said Pastor David Steele of Wall Street United Church. “Thankfulness is expressed so much better when we’re eating together with others. God loves all. So do we!” Wall Street Church is located at 5 Wall St., downtown, across from the Courthouse Green. For further information contact Wall Street United Church: 613-342-5401/ wallstuc@ripnet.com.
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