Today the veterans of the Battle for Hong Kong marked the 75th anniversary of Canada’s first combat in World War II at the Hong Kong Veterans Memorial Wall in Ottawa. It was a cold, bright day, and the crowd, albeit smaller than a lot of remembrance events, was committed to remembering the defence of the…
And welcome to another game of Lame Ducks hockey brought to you by the Ottawa Service Attachés Association. Today, the Defence Liaison officers from around town (a.k.a. the Lame Ducks) took on the General Officers and Flag Officers (a.k.a. the GOFOs) of DND in a spirited contest at the University of Ottawa. The GOFOs could…
On Sunday the 4th, Wreaths Across Canada held its’ 6th annual wreath laying ceremony at Beechwood National Cemetery. Wreaths Across Canada (WAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honouring and remembering all the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces for their service to preserving freedom and democracy in Canada and worldwide by placing…
These are my favourite pictures this year from the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa. The day started out cool (3 degrees celsius) and bright but about 0930, the clouds started to roll in and the wind was high, which only added to the chill. After the ceremony was completed, about 1200 hours, the sun…
The Canadian War Museum was again host to the Candlelight Tribute for Veterans on the evening of 7th December, which was attended by over 350 people this year, including many veterans. Music was provided by the Canterbury High School Chamber Choir, who sang “In Flanders Fields”, and the Ottawa Police Chorus. Dignitaries present to lay…
In 1952, on the frozen Imjin River in Korea, the Royal 22eme Regiment (R22eR) and the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) got together and played hockey, thus introducing the sport to Koreans and bringing a part of home to a foreign land. On Saturday, 5th November, 2016, the tradition of these two teams was…
Good news today in that the newest issue of Esprit de Corps magazine is out (vol 23, issue 10) and I have got two pictures on the front cover (main and lower left) as well as several in the body. I always like to get a cover, even with older pictures. Subscribe to the magazine…
Over 24,000 people piled into TD Place in the pouring rain as the Ottawa Redblacks once again grasped defeat from the jaws of victory in losing to Hamilton 39-36 in double overtime. For most of the game, Ottawa held the lead but lost their advantage in the 4th quarter allowing Hamilton to tie. A fumbled…
Friday night (Oct 14th) saw the start of another season of Lame Ducks hockey as the Ottawa Service Attaché Association (OSAA) hockey team, made up of defence liaison officers, took on the General Officers and Flag Officers (GOFOs) of NDHQ. It was a spirited game as the GOFOs, without a full roster, skated their way…
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum was once again home to the Battle of Britain Remembrance Ceremony, held this last Sunday, the 18th September, 2016, after moving last year to Parliament Hill for the 75th anniversary of the Battle. It was held in the back parking area adjacent the runway of what was RCAF Station…