Dad was with the Canadian Army Artillery, as a field gunner. He served with the 5th and the 17th Field Regiments. He served in England & Italy, and was serving in the Netherlands at the time of their liberation.Read More

By Jordan Slump Jordan Slump is a 13 year-old student from Troy, Ontario. In this speech, Jordan recounts the experiences of his great-uncle, Gaele Visser, a private with the Canadian Army who died fighting near Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on April 23, 1945. Most of you probably have a favourite hero! Your hero may be Spiderman, Superman,...Read More

I and my daughter and daughter-in-law are planting for my father Gordon Morley and my grandfather Leonard Morley plus my grandfather John Pirie who all served.Read More

Cyril George Ludgate was with the Royal Regiment of Canada (Toronto), never made it back,he is buried in France and David Russell Clements was assigned to a Corvette mine sweeper in the north Atlantic out of Halifax, he did make it home …Read More

My father was with the Essex Scottish from Toronto, a front line gunner who was a part of the Liberation of Holland. He has returned to Holland for the 50, 55 and 60 Th liberation celebrations and this year I will be attending the 75 Th with my husband on his behalf. I will attach...Read More

My fathers family in Rotterdam was invaded by German soldiers when he was a pre-teen. They were forced to give up their bedrooms and live with these men. My Dad came to Canada after the war in hopes of a better life. He died 6 years ago. I miss hearing his lovely Dutch accent and...Read More

Our band, the Lincoln and Welland Association Band along with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment went to Holland to the town of Bergen op Zoom to participate in their Freedom of the City and Liberation Parade and Tattoo. It was a amazing experience and very humbling to be a part of. I am very proud...Read More

I am planting my tulip bulbs in honour of my uncle, Keith MacIntosh. He started with the SD&G Highlanders in June 1941 then joined the RCAF. After completing his initial training he was posted to the Air Observer School in Winnipeg where he took navigation, meteorology, photography, map reading and general reconnaissance courses, followed by...Read More