The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22 Summerland is participating in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War. Canadian soldiers battled in Europe, leading the liberation of the Netherlands in 1945. By: Summerland Staff The Similkameen Spotlight Read Full ArticleRead More

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22 Summerland is participating in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War. Canadian soldiers battled in Europe, leading the liberation of the Netherlands in 1945. By: Summerland Staff The Similkameen Spotlight Lisez l'article completRead More

My Uncle John joined the Army as part of Canada’s contingent in WWll. While there, he met our Aunt Rachel in Belgium. I remember her telling us about making her dresses out of parachute canopies. Strong man with a very strong woman by his side. Their “story” still warms my heart when I think of...Read More

He was shot down in WW2. His grave is in Eindhoven and is tended by a Dutch family. My other uncle, his brother Stan was shot down but survived and hid out in forest with help from a resistance group for months!Read More

Dad passed away in April at the age of 96...he served in the British Navy during the first world war and the Canadian Airforce post war. He served on the U boats...he managed the trip from Canada to France with the help of my husband to celebrate the D-Day celebrations. He served his country for...Read More