Lawrence Ovide (Smitty) Allard 1916-1994. Born in Sardis, BC. Served 1939-45 Canadian Army. Descendant of Ovide Allard of Hudsons Bay Co. Loved his “maple leaf forever.” Was/is loved with much affection by his niece Naydeen. Joseph Antone United States Army Juanita Almazon US Armed Forces Willie Kelly Antone WW II Vet (Kelly Boys) Edward Harry Ange WWII Vet. Motorcycle Dispatcher. Killed in Action. Steven Antone Wright Awarded the Military Medal for Gallantry in Action. This medal was presented to him by Field General Montgomery. Oliver Ange WWII Veteran. Canadian Army Infantry. Rudy Baker WWII Veteran. Canadian Army Private-K-7439 John Anthony Antone Jr. US Marine Corps. Cpl. Belich You're overseas fulfilling your duties, but you're in our hearts forever. We're incredibly proud of you! Love Your Girls and Your Family John Antone Sr. Served in the US State Maritime Service. He was wounded twice while serving in the South Pacific. He was decorated with several medals, including the Purple Heart. James Bird Volunteered to join the Canadian Army for service overseas with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Italy and Holland in 1944 & 1945, serving as Platoon Commander and adjutant. REMEMBRANCE DAY IS NOVEMBER 11TH a tribute to our country’s heroes BRITISH PACIFIC PROPERTIES Proud member of our community since 1931 www.britishproperties.com This Remembrance Day we will honour the brave men and women who serve and have served our great nation. They have bestowed upon us the many freedoms that we enjoy each day.
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Lawrence Ovide(Smitty) Allard
1916-1994. Born in Sardis, BC.Served 1939-45 Canadian Army.Descendant of Ovide Allard of
Hudsons Bay Co. Loved his “mapleleaf forever.” Was/is loved with much
affection by his niece Naydeen.
Joseph AntoneUnited States Army
Juanita AlmazonUS Armed Forces
Willie Kelly AntoneWW II Vet (Kelly Boys)
Edward Harry AngeWWII Vet.
Motorcycle Dispatcher. Killed in Action.
Steven Antone WrightAwarded the Military Medal for
Gallantry in Action. This medal was presented to him by Field
General Montgomery.
Oliver AngeWWII Veteran.
Canadian Army Infantry.
Rudy BakerWWII Veteran.
Canadian Army Private-K-7439
John Anthony Antone Jr.US Marine Corps.
Cpl. BelichYou're overseas fulfilling your duties,
but you're in our hearts forever.We're incredibly proud of you!
Love Your Girls andYour Family
John Antone Sr.Served in the US State Maritime Service. He was wounded twice
while serving in the South Pacific. He was decorated with several
medals, including the Purple Heart.
James BirdVolunteered to join the CanadianArmy for service overseas with thePrincess Patricia’s Canadian LightInfantry in Italy and Holland in1944 & 1945, serving as Platoon
Commander and adjutant.
REMEMBRANCE DAY IS NOVEMBER 11TH
a tribute to our
country’s heroes
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This Remembrance Day we will honour the brave menand women who serve and have served our great nation.They have bestowed upon us the many freedoms that weenjoy each day.
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On Remembrance Day,teachers and students remember those
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Honouring sacrifi ce in war.Teaching for peace in the future.
Arnold BroWW II Vet
Cpl. Eirene S. ClomaCurrently in Kandahar, AfghanistanA soldier at 16, Jazz student atCapilano U, she organized 'Brand
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Thomas ColeServed in France, Belgium & Holland.
Taken prisoner in ‘44, 10 miles from Ni-jmegan. Eventually delivered to Poland where he remained a POW until liber-ated by the Russian army. Received 4 medals and was discharged in 1945.
Daniel Ted CheerVolunteered at age 18 in 1943
with the Sea Forth Highlanders. He served in France, Germany, Italy and
Holland. He was killed in action in 1944.
Pascal CortezJoined the Canadian Army at
age 27 in 1942 and was discharged in 1945.
Chuck BillyJoined the army at age 17 in 1943.He trained at Camp Borden, Ontarioas a Machine Gunner. Chuck was onEmbarkation leave when V.E. Day
was declared May 7, 1945.
James DanielsWW I Vet.
Joined the Army when he was only 15 years old and was not honest
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Henry DownerWWII
Dominick ReginaldVolunteered at age 21 in 1941. He served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps in England,
France and Holland. Reginald was killed in the line of duty in
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Disembarked France August 6, 1944
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Harry Pascoe DuplissieBorn in North Vancouver
He was killed by a sniper, leavingfive children & many grandchildren.
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Happy Canada Day!Remembering thoseRemembering thosewho sacrificed so much.who sacrifi ced so much.
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We shall remember the sacrifi ces and risks of all who stood fast and defended our country.
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We remember those who have served.
Master CorporalGavin Flett
Deplolyed to Afghanistan inFebruary 2008 with
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November 11 | 11am
Victoria Park Cenotaph - Keith at Lonsdale Ave.
Remembrance Day Parade and Service
2nd largest in Canada. Please gather at 10:30am. After the service, a parade will travel north on Lonsdale Avenue to 15th Street. For more information, call 604.313.7847 or www.cnv.org
Douglas H. FranklinCanadian Navy May 29, 1942 –
November 29, 1945.Douglas served at HMCS Dockyard
Esquimalt with the BombDisposal Unit and aboard the
frigate, HMCA Kokanee convoyingbetween NFLD and Ireland.
Harvey GonzalesJoined US Army at age 18 in 1940.
Served with the 101st Airborne Divi-sion in England, France, Italy and Bel-gium. Harvey started out as a Medic,
then retrained as a Paratrooper in England. He participated in the Battle
of the Bulge. Discharged in 1947.
Beverly GuerinWW II Vet.
Isabelle Garcia PhillipsWWII Vet. Canadian Army
Domingo GonzalesWWII Vet. Canadian Army 1st
Larry JackVolunteered in ’39, age 29. Served with the Westminster Regiment in England, France, Belgium, Holland,
Germany, North Africa & Italy. Received 6 medals. Served with the 5th Canadian Division, under the 8th
British Army.
Edward “Jock” JamesJoined the Canadian Army at age
18 in 1944. He took basic training in Saskatchewan, then switched
over to the Medical Corps. Jock was discharged in 1946.
Our Country’s Heroes REMEMBRANCE DAY • NOVEMBER 11, 2009 REMEMBRANCE DAY • NOVEMBER 11, 2009 Our Country’s Heroes
On Wednesday, November 11th, join the North Vancouver Museum and Archives and Waterfront
Productions in remembering the lives of those on the home front during World War II.
At that time, North Vancouver’s shipyards worked round the clock to produce maintenance ships to take men and supplies to Europe. This Remembrance Day, all
are invited to commemorate Canada’s war veterans by joining Shipyard Sal (Canada’s answer to Rosie the Riveter) for a FREE walking tour of North Vancouver’s historic waterfront. Hear stories of life on the home front, and learn what it was like for the men and women who worked at the shipyards in North Vancouver.
The tour departs at 1:00 pm from the PGE Railway Station at the foot of Lonsdale in North Vancouver. Tour length is approximately 45 minutes and nopre-registration is required.
For more information, please call 604. 990. 3700 ext. 8016
Remembrance Day Events on the North ShoreNORTH VANCOUVER WEST VANCOUVER
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Remembrance Day Historic Shipyard Tour
We willremember
November 11 | 10:50 – noon
Memorial Arch - Marine Drive at 20th
Remembrance Day Parade and Service
This service is in honour of Veterans and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. This is an annual event. All members of the public welcome. Parade leaves 18th Street and Marine Dr. at 10:50am. Service at the Memorial Arch 11am. Please gather at 10:30am.For more information www.westvancouver.ca
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Celebrating 13 years on the North Shore
604-980-99931660 Pemberton Ave., N. Van
Marine Drive & Pemberton (behind the Shell station)
Happy Canada Day!Remembering thoseRemembering thosewho sacrificed so much.who sacrifi ced so much.
Approved provider for Veteran's Affairs Canada.www.wecare.ca
Where peace of mindhas a home address™
604-980-6350
Personal. Dedicated. Health Care.Every day, We Care health professionals bring personal,dedicated health care to homes, offices, and healthcare institutions throughout Canada. We invite you tofind out more about us and learn about our home andworkplace health services.
Lest we forget……
Joan McIntyre, MLAWest Vancouver–Sea to Sky
We shall remember the sacrifi ces and risks of all who stood fast and defended our country.
WEST VANCOUVER OFFICE#21-285 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3S6 TEL 604.981.1790 FAX 604.981.1794EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.johnweston.ca
In honour of all who serve their country and those who have made the ultimate sacrifi ce in the name of democracy and freedom—
We Remember.JOHN WESTON, Member of Parliament
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121-1199 LYNN VALLEY RD,NORTH VANCOUVER
604-986-1155
1445 MARINE DRIVE,WEST VANCOUVER604-925-3533
Next to the liquor store at Lynn Valley Centre
We thank all the men andwomen who fought for
our freedom.“We’ve gotyou covered”
Gerber Home Furnishings
734 West 14th Street, North Van604-985-9351
We remember those who have served.
Master CorporalGavin Flett
Deplolyed to Afghanistan inFebruary 2008 with
1 Combat Engineer Regiment.Served 6 months in the PanjwayDistrict of Kandahar province.
November 11 | 11am
Victoria Park Cenotaph - Keith at Lonsdale Ave.
Remembrance Day Parade and Service
2nd largest in Canada. Please gather at 10:30am. After the service, a parade will travel north on Lonsdale Avenue to 15th Street. For more information, call 604.313.7847 or www.cnv.org
Douglas H. FranklinCanadian Navy May 29, 1942 –
November 29, 1945.Douglas served at HMCS Dockyard
Esquimalt with the BombDisposal Unit and aboard the
frigate, HMCA Kokanee convoyingbetween NFLD and Ireland.
Harvey GonzalesJoined US Army at age 18 in 1940.
Served with the 101st Airborne Divi-sion in England, France, Italy and Bel-gium. Harvey started out as a Medic,
then retrained as a Paratrooper in England. He participated in the Battle
of the Bulge. Discharged in 1947.
Beverly GuerinWW II Vet.
Isabelle Garcia PhillipsWWII Vet. Canadian Army
Domingo GonzalesWWII Vet. Canadian Army 1st
Larry JackVolunteered in ’39, age 29. Served with the Westminster Regiment in England, France, Belgium, Holland,
Germany, North Africa & Italy. Received 6 medals. Served with the 5th Canadian Division, under the 8th
British Army.
Edward “Jock” JamesJoined the Canadian Army at age
18 in 1944. He took basic training in Saskatchewan, then switched
over to the Medical Corps. Jock was discharged in 1946.
Our Country’s Heroes REMEMBRANCE DAY • NOVEMBER 11, 2009 REMEMBRANCE DAY • NOVEMBER 11, 2009 Our Country’s Heroes
On Wednesday, November 11th, join the North Vancouver Museum and Archives and Waterfront
Productions in remembering the lives of those on the home front during World War II.
At that time, North Vancouver’s shipyards worked round the clock to produce maintenance ships to take men and supplies to Europe. This Remembrance Day, all
are invited to commemorate Canada’s war veterans by joining Shipyard Sal (Canada’s answer to Rosie the Riveter) for a FREE walking tour of North Vancouver’s historic waterfront. Hear stories of life on the home front, and learn what it was like for the men and women who worked at the shipyards in North Vancouver.
The tour departs at 1:00 pm from the PGE Railway Station at the foot of Lonsdale in North Vancouver. Tour length is approximately 45 minutes and nopre-registration is required.
For more information, please call 604. 990. 3700 ext. 8016
Remembrance Day Events on the North ShoreNORTH VANCOUVER WEST VANCOUVER
NEWS photos Cindy Goodman
Remembrance Day Historic Shipyard Tour
We willremember
November 11 | 10:50 – noon
Memorial Arch - Marine Drive at 20th
Remembrance Day Parade and Service
This service is in honour of Veterans and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. This is an annual event. All members of the public welcome. Parade leaves 18th Street and Marine Dr. at 10:50am. Service at the Memorial Arch 11am. Please gather at 10:30am.For more information www.westvancouver.ca
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Jimmy E. JohnstonJoined the Canadian Army at age 21 in Nov. 1944. Trained with the #11
Platoon, C Coy Petawawa Regiment. He was in transit on the Atlantic
Ocean when the war was declared over.
CPL. J.E. Kohinski2PPCLI, Stationed in Shilo, MB.
Served in Afghanistan,February to September 2008.
Joey, you're a shining example ofwhat it is to be Canadian, and proof
that freedom is not free.We love you!
Nadine JosephAfter leaving St. Paul’s Residential School she volunteered at age 18
in 1941 to serve with the Canadian Women’s Corps. She trained in
Vermillion, Alberta. She was stationed in Victoria until 1945.
Norman LewisWW II Vet.
Joined in April 1945 at 24 years of age.
Jack KellyWW II Vet (Kelly Boys)
Sammy LewisServed in France, Germany, Italy and
Holland. He was active in the “D” Day Invasion and was awarded 5
medals. Wounded in ’44. Pretended to be dead while Nazi’s ripped off
his “Dog” tags and went through his pockets. Crawled back to Allied lines,
his only ID was his Cdn. uniform.
Albert J. KellyThe uncle of John F. McMahon wentoverseas in 1917 with the Princess
Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. He wonhis Captaincy, was mentioned in theDepatches and awarded the MilitaryCross for bravery at the Battle of theScarpe. In Sept. 1918 at Tilloy, he wasawarded a Bar to the M.C for a veryvaluable personal reconnaissance
during a heavy engagement.
Henry Ferguson LopezUS Army.
Stationed in West Berlin
Alfred James McDonaldOctober 24, 1925 - January 2, 209
Dad proudly enlisted March 2, 1944.He served overseas in the C.INF.Cand RCASC in Italy, Belgium, France,Germany and England, during WorldWar II, mustering out July 5, 1946.
Thank you Dad.
Anchil “Ducky” MackVolunteered at age 40 on
Dec. 6, 1941. He was trained in small arms and demolitions, but
served with the Canadian Forestry Corps in Glasgow. The C.F.C.
produced railway ties.
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We welcome all veterans and the public to either of our ceremonies at:MEMORIAL ARCH Marine Drive at 20th Street, West Vancouver at 10:40 am WednesdayVICTORIA PARK Keith at Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver at 10:30 am Wednesday
Francis C. McMahonThe father of John F. McMahonwent overseas with the 218thBattalion as a railway engineerand took part in the Third Battleof Ypres in 1917 in Belgium.
Joseph MoodyVolunteered at age 27 in 1941.
He served in Canada, The United Kingdom and Europe. He was
discharged in Vancouver in 1946.
John F. McMahonBorn in Edmonton, joined the RCAFin 1937 in Alberta and served as abomber pilot in World War II. In thespring of 1944, after training, he wentto England where he was attachedto Tholthorpe Airbase in Yorkshire. Itwas here that he made a number of
sorties to Germany in 1945.
Thomas Nahanee AlmojuelaNow serving with the US Embassy in Monte Visio, Uruguay. A ’66 grad of
the US Military Academy. Senior Army Aviator is 22 year veteran. Awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying
Cross, Bronze Star and other citations.
Master CorporalKelly Mess
Ten years BC Reservist - CanadianScottish Regiment & Rocky MountainRangers - 2001 tour Bosnia. JoinedRegular Forces 2003 Royal Canadian
Dragoons - Petawawa, Ontario- 2006 & 2007 tours Afghanistan,currently on third tour Afghanistan.
Edward NahaneePVT. 1st Class, 334th Infantry.
Volunteered ’42 at 20, served with the American 9th Army in Europe. Received Bronze Star in ’44, Silver
Star and the Purple Heart. Fought in Battle of the Bulge, killed in action in
Holland, February 28, 1945.
Milton MirandaVolunteered at age 18 in 1941. He
served with the Sea Forth Highland-ers in Italy and France. Milton drove a supply truck in the convoys and was also an ambulance driver. He
was wounded when his truck went over a land mine.
James P. NahaneeServed in England, France, Belgium
& Holland. Medals awarded: Cdn Voluntary Service Medal, Civil-
ian Medal, Cdn Centennial Medal (’67), Outstanding Service Medal in
organisation work among the Native Indian Communities in BC.
Donald MoodyVolunteered in ’42 age 22 with the Algonquin Regiment in England,
Belgium, France and Germany. Was stretcher bearer in Medical Corps
when wounded & his buddies killed. Later recalled a dream his friends were calling him to go with them.
Robert NahaneeEnlisted at 17. Assigned to Germany with NATO Forces. Transferred in ’67 to Edmonton, then to Cyprus in ’68 for 6 months. Stationed in Calgary
from ’68-’74. Back to Cyprus in ’71. Trained on navy ships. Disharged in
’74. Received the Cyprus Medal.
Peter Nahanee GarciaWWII Vet. Canadian Army
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BURRARD YACHT CLUB Remembrance Day
Maritime Memorial ServiceThe public is invited to join
members of Burrard Yacht Club in a Remembrance Day
Maritime Ceremony on the water at Cates Park,
November 11 at 10:30AM.
Join us on November 11thfor a FREE walking tour of
our historic waterfront.‘Shipyard Sal’ departs at
1pm from thePGE Railway Station
at the foot of Lonsdale.Tour approximately 45 minutesNo pre-registration required.
For more info call 604-990-3700 Ext.8016
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We honour the men and women who areserving our country now and all theveterans who served in the past.
David Nahanee WightServed with the United Nationes peacekeeping forces in Cyprus.
Andrew NatrallAndy volunteered at age 18 in 1917. He trained as a sniper/gunner and
his accuracy was 90 percent.
Albert NewmanWWI Vet
Charles NewmanWWI Vet. 37th Battalion C.E.F.
April 3rd, 1929.
Carole NewmanJoined Canadian Navy in January ’57.
Basic training, CFB Cornwallis NS, then Esquimalt for medical training for nursing. Worked at military hosp. in Esquimalt, then transferred to HMS
Stadacona military hosp., Halifax. Served in the military for 2 years.
George NewmanVolunteered at age 17 in 1914. He became a Machine Gunner. Served in France & Germany for four years.
Robert PaullJoined the US Army in 1987.
Undertook basic training at FortKnox, Texas. Served in Scheinsurt,
Germany and Fort Hood, Texas, SaudiArabia (six months during DesertStorm). Discharged in 1991.
F. R. (Ted) PaxtonBorn 1918, Regina, Saskatchewan.Served with distinction with theRoyal Canadian Navy 1939-46
in Atlantic and Pacific.'Still going strong at 90'
Peter RiversVolunteered at age 33 in 1943 with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He
arrived in Liverpool on Jan. 17, 1945, on the SS Mauritania. In the early
morning hours he heard the bombing of V-2 rockets in the distance. Peter served in England for 20 months.
F/L Jack WarrenRothenbush D.F.C."A" Flight Commander
434 "Bluenose" Squadron R.C.A.F.Hired by the King of England in 1941to fly airplanes, first as an instructor,
then overseas until wars end.
Donald R. SouterHe joined the RCAF at eighteen and
trained to become a pilot. He was sentoverseas in 1943 for further training andbecame a Lancaster Captain and flewa tour of operations. He was awarded aD.F.C. (Distinguished Flying Cross) andlater had a career of 20 years in theRCAF flying in Europe & Canada.
James ThomasEnlisted with US Marine Corps in
1986. Stationed in Camp Lejeune N. Carolina, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine
Div. where he was a TOW Gunner. 3 months in Panama. Medals – Good Conduct & Rifle Expert. Honourable
discharge in September 1990.
Lorne ThomasWWII Vet. Canadian Army
William R. “Sam” ThomasServed with Sherbrooke Fusiliers, 27th Ar-mored Div. in France, Holland & Germany. Received the Croix de Guerre w/ Crimson
Star in ’47. “For exceptional service rendered during the war for the liberation
of France.” The medal was the highest military award for Gallantry in Action.
Don UrquhartDon joined the PPCLI at the tenderage of 16 and spent 22 years asan elite sniper serving in Korea andGermany. Don left the army in 1965with many medals to show for his
outstanding military career.
Pat WillardJoined the US Marine Corp in 1989.
Willard did his basic training at Camp Pendleton, Ca. He served at
29 Palms, Ca. In 1991 he served 88 days in the 1st Gulf War and was
discharged in March of 1993.
Thomas WilliamsVolunteered in ’42, at 20 w/ the Royal
Highland Regiment of Canada in England, France, Holland and Italy.
Wounded carrying a message across front lines. Slept for 3 days, awoke with scars on hip where doctors re-moved shrapnel. Received 7 medals.
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