My Military Hero
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image0.jpgAll week leading up to Remembrance Day we are asking viewers and readers to share stories about their military or peacekeeping heroes. Here are a few of the touching and inspiring submissions that have come in so far. If you would like to make a submission, send an email with a photo and story to newschannel@ctv.ca. Submission #1 comes from Annie Fountain: I would like to nominate my Hero, my son, Trooper Jordan Fountain, stationed in Petawawa. Pictured above, Jordan is seen driving a coyote armoured vehicle. Annie Fountain
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image1.jpgMy military hero is my father, the late Maj. N.K. Sharpe. Dad served in the Canadian Army Ordnance Corps/Logistics) for 30 years, retiring in 1979. Under the auspices of the UN he served in Cyprus and in the Golan Heights and in addition to a distinguished career he raised a family of 5 children. Dad personified professionalism and dedication to duty. Dad placed service to country above personal gain -- a value passed on to all of his children. Brian Sharpe
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image2.jpgMy military hero is my son Corp. James Robson. He is a 22-year-old soldier who started his military career when he was 12 and joined the Cadets. He then joined the Reserves while in high school. Then he made his way up to Regional Force. James is based now in Edmonton, Alta. We, his family, live in Cambridge, Ont. These soldiers put their country first. With that comes a lot of sacrifices and loneliness and worse, some sacrifice their lives. They do this and never complain. Cheryl Robson
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image3.jpgI would like to submit my husband as my military hero. Sgt. Sylvain Madore started his career at 18 as a reservist, later joining the Regular Forces. He has over 32 years service. He has served twice in Afghanistan in the recent years, but did tours that included Cyprus, Golan Heights and many more. His dedication to the Forces and the love Sylvain has for our country always give me the strength to support him while he is away. He is an inspiration for me to do the best I can to support our country. Marie-Josee Maheu
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image4.jpgMy Military Hero is my nephew Cpl. William Werth. In Afghanistan he witnessed many things that someone at the tender age of 21 should never see. On July 1, 2010 Werth and his group detonated a buried IED. His sergeant lost his leg in the explosion and William sustained massive facial damage and ended up losing the sight in his left eye. When he returned home to Sunnybrook Hospital and then finally to his parents' home in Waterloo, Ont., I witnessed first-hand his bravery. His first and only thoughts were not of himself but of those that he left behind. Words cannot express how proud I am! Jenniffer Fleet
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image5.jpgMy Daddy is my hero! Written by Rachelle Short on behalf of Mia age 2).
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image6.jpgOn June 5, 2010, my husband was in Afghanistan for his second tour of duty when he stepped on an IED and immediately lost part of his left leg; resulting in amputation. He was given his first prosthetic leg at St. John's Rehab Hospital, and in January 2011 he ran a 5k fundraiser to raise money for the hospital that helped him walk again. Since then he has run 5 half-marathons for Soldier On, an organization that gets injured military moving again and back into sports. He is also part of the injured soldier network, sharing about his experience. He is a role model and an inspiration to many, including myself and our son. James MacIntyre is my hero. Lisa MacIntyre
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image7.jpgThis Remembrance Day my thoughts will be with only one person: my grandfather, Robert McGhie of Nelson, B.C. Immigrating to Canada from Scotland as a teenager, Bob joined the military because he was homesick and knew he would be sent to Europe. He spent the next 4 years fighting across Europe, even landing on Juneau Beach on D-Day, helping to liberate France. I admire his strength and his sacrifice inspires me every day. If his generation could do so much for the future, we can all strive to do the same. I love you Grandpa, and I'm so grateful. Jordan Peterman
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image8.jpgMy military hero is my grandfather, Sidney Glass, currently at Toronto's Sunnybrook Hospital. I grew up with his stories of going to war a young man and fighting for not just Canada's freedom, but the world's. He would go on to share those stories with students. He would tell about watching his best friend die, being the only one of his Queen's Own Rifles platoon to survive. My grandfather is the face of Canada's WWII veterans - a man in his 80s who sits in a hospital bed. He fought for his country. He fought for me and he fought for my daughter - his great grand-daughter. Jordan Glass
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image9.jpgI would like to honor my father, Matthew Moralis. He was an 1RCR Infantryman and had his jump-wings. One night - while my mother was pregnant - his parachute collapsed during an exercise and sent him into the ground. He is now unable to walk and is in a wheelchair. Despite being injured, being in the military was his pride and joy and he looks back on the days of his career with great fondness. He has taught me how important it is to stand up for our country and I am now in the military myself. Kathlyn Trozzi
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image10.jpgMy Heroes are not hockey, baseball, football players or rock stars. My heroes are the young men and women of our great nation who answer when called upon by our country to go to war and in doing so gave the supreme sacrifice. This picture was taken in Afghanistan July 4, 2007 The fallen were members of the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian light Infantry based out of Edmonton, Alta. Paul King
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image11.jpgThis is a picture that was taken about 15 years ago of my father. Gerald G. Parris he was a World War II vet who landed in Normandy on D-Day. He is truly and always will be my hero. June Parris
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image12.jpgMy hero is Master Corporal Lance Fader who is currently in Afghanistan training Afghan soldiers and working to make life better for the country's children. This is Lance's third tour of Afghanistan, having already completed two during the combat phase of the mission. Not only is Lance a skilled and dedicated infantry soldier with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 3rd Batallion), he is also a loving son, brother, friend and partner who consistently puts others before himself. Come home safe, my hero. I love you and I miss you. Jodi Baine
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image13.jpgwould like to submit my son Cpl Benoît A. Tremblay, 28 years-old, newly based at Kingston, Ont. He's been in Afghanistan twice, came back in June this year. We are very proud of him and all the military poeple who are constantly working for our freedom. Mrs. Johanne Montreuil, Mr. Serge Tremblay
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image14.jpgMy military hero is my late common-law husband, MCpl Randy Murphy. Randy was deeply devoted to his country and his 19-year career in the CF as an army medic involved in many overseas tours including Rwanda, Bosnia and Afghanistan. Tragically, Randy was a victim of suicide and passed away on January 24, 2009. Although you won't find his name engraved on a memorial, he is very much a causality of war and his wounds, though invisible, were very real. The sacrifices Randy made throughout his career will always serve as a source of inspiration to those who knew him. Jennifer Clinton
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image15.jpgMy hero is my grandfather Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Joseph MacMillan, late, of Woodstock, Ont. I never knew him; he was lost at sea in the Battle of the Atlantic. Grampa Joe was one of 81 survivers after his ship, the HMCS St. Croix was torpedoed and sunk by German U-boat U305 on September 20, 1943. He was picked up by another ship the next day but perished after that ship was torpedoed and sunk. I am proud to wear a poppy in rememberance of my grandfather and all those who gave up so much to give us so much. Jill Elliott
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image16.jpgI have attached a photo of my daughter who has served eight years with the military and has been over to Afghanistan. She is an inspiration to us all, she followed in her Grandpa's footsteps who is a WWII Veteran. Her strength, intelligence, kind soul and determination to make this world a better place defines her. She is so proud to be serving her country, she is proud to be Canadian. Dale Holt
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image17.jpgMy military hero is the late Fenton Edgar Daley of Bathurst, NB. Fenton served overseas with the North Shore New Brunswick) Regiment as a Company Sergeant Major during the Second World War. He served with the British 8th Army in North Africa, and saw action in the D-Day landings, France, Germany, and Holland. He was wounded twice and was awarded the Military Cross for bravery in action. A.D. Stymiest
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image18.jpgI am writing to tell you about MY military hero, my Dad. His name is Andre Boudreau and he has been inspiring me since I was a very young child. He has been in the military since he was 17 when he decided life in a small fishing village wasn't for him. With only a grade 9 education, my dad managed to overcome many challenges, become trained and succeed in the military. This year he finished up a career highlight as the first Master Warrant Officer for the Chaplain Branch working directly with the Chaplain General, an amazing honour for him and our family. Amie Ivany
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image19.jpgMy hero is my son, Brent Usher, who is a Trooper in the Royal Canadian Dragoons at CFB Petawawa. I had the honour of swearing him into the Canadian Army on Nov. 5, 2009, my last day of service in the Army. It was a one-for-one exchange, one old soldier for a brand new soldier. Brent is the fourth generation to serve his country. My grandfather served in WWII, my Father in Korea, myself, my son, and soon, my daughter Laura also pictured) plans to join the Military Police. Capt. Lance Usher ret'd)
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image20.jpgMy hero is my grandfather, the late Wing Commander Ray W. Goodwin. Papa learned to fly at 17 with the Halifax Flying Club and enlisted in the RCAF in the first month of WWII. He served overseas as a bomber pilot and was later stationed in India. He was awarded the Air Force Cross and King’s Commendation. After the war he continued flying and serving this country with Transport Canada, eventually appointed as National Director of Civil Aviation. My grandfather's legacy continues to this day with a love for Canada and respect for our military that he instilled in his family. Chris Goodwin
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image21.jpgMy hero is my dad, Robert Elden Seelye Bob). He served in the Korean war and was very proud of it. He has since passed on but he still is and will always be my hero. RIP Daddy. Sandy Seelye Connick
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image22.jpgMy hero is my Grandpa Scratch. Jack Scratch served in the Essex Scottish Regiment from 1942-1945. He served overseas in Holland as a part of the troops that liberated Holland. He passed away peacefully in 2005 at 85 years old. Tammy Byers
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image23.jpgMy cousin Herbert Phillip Shrubsall and I never met because he died in service to our country 17 years before I was born. He died before he really had a chance to live, before he could even have a family of his own. He died so that we can be free. He was injured storming the beaches of Dieppe on Aug 19, 1942 and was returned to England to heal his wounds. He diedin August 1944 and is buried in France. He inspires me to be a better Canadian and to love and respect the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces. For if not for them we would never be free. Keven Ellis
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image24.jpgMy hero is our daughter LCdr. Debbie-Lee Pestell, M.D. who retired last August after 20 years of service. She completed a peace-keeping mission in the Persian Gulf in 1997 and eventually became the most experienced, and only, specialist in Diving and Submarine Medicine in the CF. She also convinced Navy leadership to ban all smoking in subs despite the unpopularity of the decision. She ran the only diesel submarine medicine course in the world and was nominated for the Meritorious Service Medal. She lives in Halifax with her husband and their 2 children. D and U Pestell
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image25.jpgMy military hero is my husband, Maj. Walter Michalchuk who is currently posted to 4 Wing Cold Lake Alberta. He has served since 1996 and during that time has served on various missions including a tour in Afghanistan and a UN Mission in the Sudan. He has a passion, dedication and sense of sacrifice for the military and our family that I will always love and admire him for. Holly Michalchuk
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image26.jpgMy father was a medical officer with #4 Field Ambulance during most of the Italian Campaign. This picture is of an advance dressing station that would treat the casualties from the front lines. The picture was taken about two weeks after the battle of Ortona ended. My dad is the person standing on the left hand side. Dad passed away in 1998 and it wasn't until mom moved into a nursing home that I came across dad's Mentioned in Dispatches award for 'bravery in action.' He never said a word about it. Rob Tisdale
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image27.jpgMy other hero is our 'Uncle Jack,' Flight Sargeant J.F. Neal. My mother's younger brother, a Lancaster pilot lost over northeastern France, the night of Oct. 7/8, 1943. Rob Tisdale
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My Military Hero
http://images.ctv.ca/gallery/photo/military_hero_gallery_20111104/image28.jpgMy son Christopher O'Brien is my military hero. He is a part-time Reservist serving as a Military Policeman in Lower Sackville, NS. Chris and I deployed together to Afghanistan. I spent most of my tour in Kandahar and Chris was mostly deployed to the Panjwai and Arghandab districts of Kandahar Province. Chris volunteered as a very young soldier of 19 and was employed as a mentor to the Afghan National Police. I first met up with Chris when he arrived in theatre, whereby his CO immediately promoted him to Cpl. This was a very proud moment for me. S.B. O'Brien right in picture)
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