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THE «»¦ Supplement November 2007 -¦ | A.M.A.F."The Hut" 300 5t.Francis Street Sherbrooke • 346-9122 page 4 • Remembrance Day • THE RECORD Thursday, November 9, 2007 The Legion’s all about poppies Record c nrfc 'I se JL.pc By Jen Young Record correspondent îe mission of The Royal Canadian Legion is “to serve veterans and their dependants, to promote Remembrance, and to act in the service of Canada and its communities.” There are eight Legion branches throughout the Townships, all of which strive-to keep the memory of sacrifice alive.According to Gerard Bessette of the Sherbrooke Royal Legion, Branch #10, the establishment is not necessarily open to the public, but they will "try and take care of them.“The constitution says veterans and their families,” said the 10-year member.“We have less soldiers now that fought in wars (there are approximately 20 left in the region), and each year there are even fewer, but there are many who have been in the service, and still are.” Bessette, who is a soldier himself, said that he was fortunate enough not to have to fight a war.“I was enlisted at 18, but by the time I got there the war was over.I think Hitler heard I was coming and he surrendered.” We Shall Not Forget LONDON RESIDENCE 301 London St.Sherbrooke, QC J1H 3M6 The major source of funding for the Legion to accomplish their work is the annual poppy campaign, the foundation of the Remembrance Program.It is the generosity of Canadians that enables the Legion to ensure that veterans and their dependants are cared for and treated with respect.This November campaign, which sees poppies distributed to Canadians of all ages, serves to perpetuate Remembrance by ensuring that the memory and sacrifices of war veterans are never forgotten.The Sherbrooke Legion depends heavily on local poppy sales.Bessette says that without them, the branch would not be able to keep up with the needs of veterans.“We are non-profit so the poppy sales are out biggest income,” explains Bessette.“Membership fees are sent to Ottawa, so we need the poppy sales to help us transport veterans to hospitals or doctor’s appointments and we are there to help them with their pensions.” The branch also distributes as many school bursaries as it can throughout he year.“Last year we gave a $1,000 to the granddaughter of a veteran who could not afford to go to school,” he said.“How many we give out depends on the requests for help and how much we raise.” 819-564-8415 I From Scotland with love A war bride in Canada By Alanna Fahey Sutton ier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was Ithe first stopping point for more than 2,000 British and European Pi master.After two years of living in Sutton, the Whitfords came across a home they loved and it is still the family residence.(The house was built by long time resident George Cook, who found that it was too big for him, so he built himself a smaller one.) women who would find the love of jean and Stanley moved in and put down their lives during the raging of World War their roots.11.Jean Whitford, formerly of Scotland, currently a resident of the Sutton area, would find herself in this war time scenario._______ Between air raid sirens, - shellings and bombings, these women would come to know the Canadian servicemen who were utterly taken with them.Stanley Whitford, who grew up in Sutton, was a member of the Royal Montreal Regiment and he was stationed in Southern England.It was late 1939 when he took a trip to Scotland to visit relatives and as fate would have have it, he met Jean.She had already finished college was returning from a sojourn in France.“I got out of France just as the war was beginning,” said Jean.______ Jean and Stanley became a - pair.Stanley married the 22-year-old, and told her all about the quaint village charms of the Canadian town he was taking her to.It would be Stanley’s mother who would meet Jean at the train in Montreal in 1943 and they, in turn, would travel by rail into Sutton.When they arrived, Jean recalls the “platform” as being full of people.She remembers saying to her mother-in-law, “I thought Sutton was a small village, where are all these people from?” Her mother-in-law would reply, “We have come on the same train as the mail, so there are a lot of people here who will pick up their mail and others are waiting for someone to arrive or they are leaving.” With that, Jean watched as Sutton’s post master pushed a wheel barrel along the platform and people would pick up their mail.Stanley returned to Sutton the next year, before the rest of the soldiers, because he was ill.It wasn’t long after that Stanley would find himself serving as Sutton’s post We would like to salute all the veterans who gave their lives for us.WE REMEMBER villa da Cookshire-Eaton He promised quaint ¦ village charms in Canada While Stanley was working at the post office, Jean became a teacher at the boarding school for girls in ______________ Dunham.“I taught there for 17 years and it was a wonderful experience.“We would often have these exploratory biology classes where we would go out on the school grounds to gather all sorts of things from the surrounding flora, then bring it back to class to study.The school was just as beautiful as the gardens.” Their new home would provide the Whitfords with the _____________ space to pursue a pas- sion.Over 30 years the Whitfords became renowned for the quality of the dogs they breed in their home.“I had no intention of having a dog in my new house, yet all of sudden I found myself the owner of a St.Bernard, which I soon realized would be happier in the country, so we found him a more suitable home.“I then became the owner of several different breeds and that started to inspire in me an interest in breeding dogs just for show purposes.” It is this passion that keeps Jean on the go.She is currently completing a sale to a well screened buyer from Stellarton, Nova Scotia.“We have never wanted to do a commercial kennel, because we have these standards for show dogs and all of our puppies go to homes that we approve of.” It was this interest that kept Stanley and Jean on the go almost every weekend.“It’s a kind of gypsy life and we have made very solid friends through this world of dogs,” says Jean, adding, “We are a community onto ourself and we all have the same respect for the dog and it is integrity of breeding that we are after.Most of our dogs are neutered or spayed by six months of age, so that we are certain they will not end up breeding for a puppy mill.” Jean is 86 and was married to Stanley for 53 years.He died 11 years ago.Canadians were curious about the women that their servicemen were falling in love with overseas and bringing home, so that challenge was a reality to live with once they were on Canadian soil.Most of the brides will Please see Brides on Page 10 Remembrance Day • THE RECORD Thursday, November.8, 2007 page 5 Mom says the young are fighting for peace PERRY BEATON ‘My mind is always on him ’ v BLOC oijhbBcoIs FRANCE BONSANT MP FOR COMPTON—STANSTEAD On November 11 Remembrance Day Every November 11th, Canadians across the country pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who served our country during wartime.1955 We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953).More than 1,500,000 Canadians served overseas - more than 100,000 idied.They gave their lives and their future so that _ MA Belvedere south, Suite 100, Sherbrooke Tel.: (819) 347-2598 By Jen Young SHERBROOKE Every year on Nov.11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served during times of conflict.But this Remembrance Day Cathy Turner’s thoughts will be mostly on peace, and her 21-year-old son Steven Daigle, who is fighting for other people’s peace in Afghanistan.“To me Remembrance Day is remembering people who fought for democracy,” said the mom, who again said good-bye to her son two weeks ago.“There are soldiers right now doing that same thing.They are not necessarily fighting, but they are defending people who are fighting for democracy.” Turner, who works at the Townshippers’ Association in Sherbrooke, says that her son is always on her mind, but she doesn’t let herself get overwhelmed.“We always worry about our children,” she says.“Whether it be them passing their exams or driving in a snowstorm, we always want the best for them.There is a potential for danger everywhere, but I try to look at this in perspective.My son is very proud of his career.He’s proud to be helping others and isn’t that what we all want?To have a cat reer that we love and a career where we can help somehow.“I try to keep reminding myself that he is trained to be doing what he is doing and that makes him able to deal with any situations he may be faced with.I find comfort in Cathy Turner with a photograph of her son the soldier.the fact that I don’t have to worry about him being on the street and unprepared for a dangerous situation.This is exactly what he wanted to do with his life and I am so proud of him.It takes a lot of courage to risk danger for others.” She says that being a family member of a soldier has changed over the years.“During the years of World War II and the Korean War, families didn’t hear anything for months.Parents would worry constantly, but the army has changed.Now there is email and they call us often to make us aware of what is going on.The army is like a second family to them and we’re very thankful for that.” Turner says that her son’s most recent visit home was a real eye opener.“I believe that this job is very validating to young people.I think it’s an opportunity for them to see what really is going on in the world,” she says.“It was a real revelation for me when he came home and we were talking.I was really surprised with what he was telling me.I suppose I was expecting the worst, but he told me that the people in Afghanistan were the kindest, nicest people you could ever want to meet.Of course they are dealing with despair, and yet, they are willing to give so easily.” Her son Daigle is a corporal in the Canadian Army and serves under ISAF (International Security Assistance Force, with Civilian Military Cooperation) and he is based at Camp Nathan Smith in Kandahar City.On Sunday, Nov.11, as everyone bows their head in silence, Turner says that she will of course be thanking fallen soldiers for their sacrifices, but she hopes that this year others will join her — and even think beyond.“My mind is on him everyday,” she says.“But I’m hoping that others will remember that they are all out there.Trying to help.” page 6 • Remembrance Day • THE RECORD Thursday, November 9, 2007 anr* Afghanistan Tour of duty Townshipper Steven Daigle is a corporal with the Canadian Army and serves under 1SAF (International Security Assistance Force) with the Civilian Military Cooperation and is presently based at Camp Nathan Smith in Kandahar City.He sent these photographs to his mother, Sherbrooke’s Cathy Turner.The photographs were taken either by Daigle, or by his military colleagues.ill®- pSIll llfV* Remembrance Day • THE RECORD Thursday, November 8, 2007 page 7 “^TT r • ¦ • Jr- * v.' AS., rS.^ vr-itï '&k ü figs page 8 • Remembrance Day • THE RECORD Thursday, November 9, 2007 » -mmma Mike Wolfe to speak on Normandy landing Legion dinner By Nancy Nourse Stanstead Stanstead College Headmaster has agreed to be the keynote speaker at the Remembrance Day supper on Nov.10 at the Stanstead Frontier Branch # 5 of the Canadian Legion.The topic will be World War II, in particular the landing invasion of Normandy, France.Wolfe spent five years in the 1990s as a vice-president at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.During the time that he spent there, Wolfe was responsible for an unprecedented national campaign to raise funds for the new Canadian War Museum, 'which opened in Ottawa on May 8, 2004.The first military forces to land in Normandy were the Americans and the British.The coming days saw Canadian forces join in the landing.Stephen Spielberg’s rendition of this period in the film Blood Brothers, Wolfe feels, does a good job of depicting military history among young soldiers during WWII.The scale of D-Day manoeuvres is recorded as the longest event of its kind in human history.Wolfe hopes to be able to present a slide show to qualify his remarks and opinions.Stanstead Branch #5 invites the public to join its veterans and members in saluting the contributions of these wartime veterans.Wolfe will speak following the 5:30 p.m.meal at the Legion Hall on Maple Street in Stanstead.For tickets ($15), contact 819-876-5844.The schedule Thursday: Remembrance Day service at the gates of Stanstead College at 11 a.m.Nov.10: 10 a.m., Armistice service at Dufferin Heights Nov.10: 2 p.m., Armistice service at Cenotaph, Hackett Park, in Stanstead Nov.10, 5:30 p.m., supper at Legion Hall Branch #5, Maple Street, Stanstead Nov.11: 9:30 a.m., Remembrance Day Church Service at the Anglican Church in Stanstead Nov.11:11 a.m., Armistice Service at Gates of Beebe Memorial Park.Teen wanted to be just like smartly dressed soldiers Guarding a textile mill Mi Boucherie Clément Jacques ^erey°H^an to your butcher Clément Jacques, representative Honorary President of Canadian Legion Branch #/o Place Jacques-Cartier 50 Jacques-Cartier N.819-563-3840 Terrasses 777 777 King St.East 819-823-0803 www.lesboucherie8clementjacque8.com PÉTROLES IV.IV.CROOK FUELS November 11, we pause 1954 - 2004 Diesel Fuels Sherbrooke 818-345-3758 Lubricants Magog 819-843-2769 Ayer’s Cliff 819-838-4942 Stanstead 819-876-5835 1-888-wwcrook (992-7665) g .,,, Fax-.(819)838-5476 J By Nancy Nourse Stanstead errick Belknap has vivid memories of his experience with the Corps of Imperial Frontiersmen “D” Squadron, during World War II.It was thanks to his acquaintance with Captain Ed Langston — later the mayor of Magog — that this young man of only 17 become a member of the squadron.Taking the youngster under his wing, Langston found a spot for Belknap on the bugle squad.Belknap did not play the instrument — but that never mattered to him.He was one of them! The main job of the Frontiersmen was to protect the dyke used to power the Magog textile mill and the mill itself, which furnished uniforms; it was an important asset.Several of the men were trained on motorcycles that were often used for ceremonial purposes.Belknap had been exempted from active duty because he had been left with side-effects from a bout with polio.“My Uncle George was in charge of the fish hatchery across the river from the textile mill.We went out one morning and found that two guards had positioned themselves near the dyke.When I asked what they were doing there, I was told that war had been declared and they were there to protect the dyke and the mill.I remember watching these smartly dressed men going through their paces and deciding that I wanted to be just like them,” recalled Belknap.Each man had high boots, a hat and side-arm — which required a period of training to learn how to shoot accurately.Belknap recalls being as good with the pistol as he was with the bugle! Luckily, COURTESY “In memory of those so brave” Pause and remember November 11th Dyson & Armstrong 555 Craig Street, RICHMOND Your GM regional dealer serving the area for over 85 years £19-3264721 -.£19-826-3501 1-800-263-9766 Merrick Belknap stands proudly in his uniform.He has since donated his uniform to the Colby-Curtis Museum - spurs, boots and all.this fact slid by unnoticed by his superiors.The only time that Belknap recalls being close to any type of gunfire exchange was one night while on duty guarding the textile mill.The action did not come from any enemy but rather from one of his fellow Frontiersmen.His comrade said something disrespectful to a group of ladies, who had reported him to the police.When the police came to the barracks to give the fellow a stern warning, he became belligerent and hit someone in the face with a cigarette butt.He was let off with a warning.But George Roach, a World War I veteran, did not let it go at that.Upset by his encounter with the police, he grabbed his 12-gauge and vowed to get even.Hearing of Roach’s plan, Belknap got involved.Roach was unaware that the police were waiting to ambush him as he entered the station — one on each side of the door.Without a moment’s hesitation, Roach opened fire — right through the door, hitting Deputy Chief of Police Rodolph Leduc in the face and Remembrance Day • THE RECORD Thursday, November 8, 2007 page 9 ¦ f Anne Frank (at 0 a.m.) and a sec-ind (at 11 a.m.), a nemorial to the •attle of Vimy idge.In between /ill be the rmistice ceremony- Parewnts are in-'ited Friday ivening to the ichool to watch the productions, at 7 p.m.The Legionnaires will present their traditional armistice ceremony for the first time at the francophone Ecole Plein Coeur in Richmond today at 1 p.m.“We are especially pleased to go, for the first time, to the Plein Coeur school.Encouraging these youngsters to participate in the annual memorial traditions will be a big help in keeping the memory of these fallen comrades alive," John Hill, president of the Legion said.This branch also parades the flags at memorial services at Danville (held last Saturday) and will be in South Durham onlFriday, Nov.9 at 1:30 p.m.The annu- al veterans’ banquet is scheduled for Saturday, Nov.10 at the Legion Hall on College Street.Sunday morning, the Foyer Wales Home receives the trooping of the colours and the sound of the Last Post at 10:45 a.m.Then it’s off to prepare for the traditional parade, laying of wreaths, Armistice service in Parc des Souvenirs (near the old steel bridge), the march-past with Eric Armstrong and Eddie Campbellton taking the salute and finally to the Legion Hall, where Sgt.Henry Smith’s medals will be presented to the Legion archives.There will be a social hour after all of this with music supplied by Donna and Eddie and parade participants and spectators are welcome.The schedule Friday, St Francis - 9 a.m.Friday, RRHS -10 a.m.Friday, South Durham -1:30 p.m.Saturday, the Legion Hall annual banquet - 6:30 p.m.Sunday, Ste-Bib-iane church pa- rade - 9 a.m.Sunday - at Foyer Wales Home -armistice service -10:45 a.m.Sunday - Remembrance Parade -forming at the Legion at 1:45 p.m.with the service in Parc des Souvenirs at 2 p.m.Tickets for the banquet are available until today at the Legion hall ($15).CLAUDIA VILLEMAIRE WE SHALL NOT FORGET! 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