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Grandpa "Mac" Ken (Don) MacGillivray is a vet of D-Day and many other battles. He lied on his application for the war, he was 16 when he shipped out. Only now is he starting to talk to me about those horrific days. He's now 84 and even though I don't tell him I am so proud of him and thankful for what he did. I have always made a point of recognizing Nov 11. I now have two daughters, Nevaeh 2.5 and Zoey 7 months, we will be at the cenetaph November 11.

Susan Pieters, Woodstock, Ont

Growing up in Newfoundland and living in Ontario for a few years made me realize that Newfoundlanders celebrate Rememberance Day a little more seriously. Years ago we never had any school and there weren't any stores open ... I don't know but we always did the assemblies and had Legion members attend at school, the same when my kids went. My father in law (he is now 85 ) was one of the younger men to inlist in the army at age 17, he lied and said he was 18( he was in the Nfld. regiment 166 field artillery and served in Italy during the Second World War.

He is now living in a retirement home, and his shiny medals are stored neatly and safely in a box. My mother-in-law is now 84, they were sweethearts and she still has his letters that he wrote to her. They raised seven children , the oldest was an RCMP officer and would later pass away from a terrible car accident.. how did they ever get over that!!

My children  grew up going to Rememberance Day parades and watching Poppy carry the flag. If one thing is for sure, he influenced his youngest grandson. He became a member of the Military and is now serving the country as Leading seaman Ivany currently stationed out of Esquimalt, B.C on the HMCS PROTECTEUR, I salute our past heros and now suppoort our present heroes including my son !

Lisa Ivany

Kenneth George (Kelly) Mosson was my father. He went overseas in 1943, returning in 1945, a gunner in the 2nd Division RCA. He was through France, Belgium, Germany and Holland. On his return he and Mom, whom he'd married days before he left for England, moved to rural Manitoba where they lived the rest of their lives. Proud of you, Dad, and what you fought for. If you enjoy your freedom, thank a Vet.

Linda Mosson-Hockley

Trevor was a member of the Canadian Forces search-and-rescue helicopter that crashed into the ocean during a routine training exercise off Canso, N.S. on July 13, 2006. He was so excited when he was accepted in the Canadian Forces. It was like all his dreams came true that day. He was so full of energy and excitement, and so proud to be able to serve his country. If you met him on the street his smile would make your day brighter.. He may not have died during active duty, but he died training to make sure he could give his best when someone needed him. I am proud to say I knew him.

Margaret Sawyer-Richer

This is someone I remember well and to whom I owe my deepest respect and my life, my grandfather, a member of the 21st Batallion in WW1 who saw action at Somme & Vimy Ridge. We shall never forget.

Jean Claude Charlebois