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

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

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

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

Originally from Montreal, WF Kerwin was a sergeant in the Royal Canadian Artillery (5th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery) who served his country from 1940-1945. He was part of the Italian Campaign and was also involved in the liberation of Holland.Read More

Originally from Montreal, WF Kerwin was a sergeant in the Royal Canadian Artillery (5th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery) who served his country from 1940-1945. He was part of the Italian Campaign and was also involved in the liberation of Holland.Read More

My father served on the HMCS Collingwood. Unfortunately, I don’t know about my uncles. They all came home. I have another uncle, through marriage, Jean Valiquette , who died in the last days of the war in Holland.Read More

My father served on the HMCS Collingwood. Unfortunately, I don’t know about my uncles. They all came home. I have another uncle, through marriage, Jean Valiquette , who died in the last days of the war in Holland.Read More