STORIES TAGGED: WWII

• Category: Home

  My return to Canada

  The H.M.C.S. Haida had come home. I was seeing Canada for the first time after four years absence.

• Category: Other

  The tribute to the Unknown Soldier

  There aren't any words to describe the impact that day had on my life.

• Category: Other

  Remembrance Day

  Thank you Grandpa and Canada for teaching me to never forget.

• Category: Travel

  A Day in France

  He paused for a second and then said "Canadians died here."

• Category: Travel

  Wearing a maple leaf pin in Amsterdam

  Shortly after our arrival, we found ourselves in the midst of a violent student revolt

• Category: Travel

  Experiencing true appreciation for Canadians in the Netherlands and France

  I thought that my proudest moments were watching two of our athletes win gold

• Category: Travel

  A salute to Canada

  In unison the three of them stood up and saluted me

• Category: Culture

  Learning about Canada in Grade 10 History class

  I was inspired to learn about the way thousands of Canadian soldiers went through the streets of Holland

• Category: Other

  Being treated well in Holland

  Tears still well up when I recall this story

• Category: Travel

  Memories of Normandy

  With tearful eyes, she divulged that one soldier in particular did come back once