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Royal Canadian Legion
Lacombe Branch #79 |
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Royal Canadian Legion
Lacombe Branch #79 |
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Remembrance Day 2011
Veterans Page
History . . . as it happened! 
Read the war diary and intelligence reports of the
Royal Regina Rifles Regiment as they fought their way through France, Belgium, Holland to Germany.
The medals and stars, shining like beacons in the night. Through a childs eyes, they saw the power The tanks chewing up ground, cold metal monsters. Through a childs eyes, they saw heroes; The few the strong, the proud. Through a childs eyes, they saw the world; The blues, the greens, so clean and pure.
But when they arrived, they no longer saw through the eyes of a child.
We were not there, and now fall only empty tears.
You earned 2nd place for the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command 2010 Poppy Campaign Essay Contest.
CANADA REMEMBERS
As most people in Canada today have never experienced war, "Remembrance" becomes a challenging concept to incorporate. How do you remember what you haven't known? Some have been fortunate to have had relatives; grandparents, aunts, uncles, great-grand parents, who shared their stories of war and peace.
Some, our newer Canadians, have sought Canada as a new home, safe from their own war-torn motherlands. We have all studied some Canadian history in schools. But the vast majority of us, especially the youth, have no first hand or even second hand knowledge of war. And thankfully so. But we can come to understand and appreciate what those who have served Canada in times of war, armed conflict and peace stand for and what they have sacrificed for their country.
We live in a wonderful country, full of opportunities and freedoms we often take for granted. You can be sure that Canadian Veterans do not take our situation for granted. Young men and women sacrificed all they knew, all the comforts, love and safety of home in order to defend the rights and freedoms of others. Some returned with permanent physical and emotional scars, bound to haunt them for the rest of their lives. Others never returned. Veterans know the price paid for our freedom and they want all Canadians to share in this understanding. In fact, now, more than ever, they are passing the torch of remembrance to us, to the people of Canada, to ensure that the memory of their
efforts and sacrifices will not die with them, and that an appreciation of the values they fought for will live on in all Canadians.
Canadians have a reputation of being a peace loving nation, and this has been demonstrated time and time again when we have engaged in combat and peacekeeping operations for the sake of protecting humans rights, freedom and justice around the world. When you think of Canadian efforts in war and peace you come to realize that our desire to help was never motivated by greed, power or threats.
It was in and of itself, a desire to protect human rights, all humans' rights.
So, although many of us cannot actually "remember," we owe it to those who have served to learn, to understand, and to appreciate the task they have undertaken. Generations of Canadian Veterans, through their courage, determination and sacrifice have helped to ensure that we live in a free and peaceful country. If we can understand this, how can we not pause and say "thank you" in remembrance of such an accomplishment?
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Beginning at 7:00 PM on June 7, 2012 the election of all officers and executive members will be held at the Lacombe Branch general meeting. Nominations will be accepted at both the May and June general meetings.
Come to the Branch meetings and also visit during the lounge hours.
During the past year the Lacombe Legion Branch has witnessed a revitalization in all sectors. Membership remains stable and activities continue to increase. Fresh ideas have been welcomed and implemented!
Come in and participate in the largest Canadian organization supporting veterans and the community. Other Events ( 9:30 am to 1:30 pm )
Community Coffee Time
If you do not want to be included in Legion publicity, please advise the Lacombe Branch #79 Publicity Chairman.
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Lacombe Branch #79 member and World War II veteran - Al Walushka Page updated on April 30, 2012 |
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Join your friends at the Lacombe Legion for coffee on every Wednesday morning at 9:30 am.