Objects do hold stories and memories. They are not simply clutter.
The Legacy of Letters
Take the time to read old correspondence and find some hidden gems. It’s the legacy of letters.
Not just soldiers – Remembrance Day
Wednesday is Remembrance Day (yesterday was National Aboriginal Veterans Day). It’s when we honour members of our armed forces who have died in the line of duty as well as those who have served in wars, peacekeeping missions and other international military engagements. It’s a day to say thanks but it’s also a time to hear the stories of the …
#Netherlands75
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and V-E Day. The Government of Canada was supposed to be sending an official delegation that included Second World War veteran and Calgary Highlander George A. Morasch to the Netherlands. Unfortunately, because of COVID-19, the commemorative ceremonies planned this week have been postponed. I wrote about George A. …