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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa, ON. Photo: Master Warrant Officer (Ret’d) Floyd Powder

The universality of sacrifice

Fardous Hosseiny, President and CEO, The Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families  —  As Remembrance Day approaches, I find myself pondering a new question this year: ‘In remembrance, who might be the forgotten?’ Here in Canada, we know that more than 118,000 brave soldiers did not return home to their loved ones throughout our short history […]

Lookout Newspaper, Issue 39, November 18, 2024

Volume 69, Issue 39, November 18, 2024

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Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association volunteer Derrill Henderson points to the “HK” marker being added to gravestones across Canada, including that of John Levitt, a member of 1st Battalion, The Royal Rifles of Canada Canadian Active Service Force (CASF); in Trenholm, Que.

Making a mark in memory of Hong Kong veterans

A/SLt Taylor Rhuland  —  As Remembrance Day approaches, Canadians prepare to honour those who served, including the often-overlooked heroes of the Second World War Battle of Hong Kong. The journey of ‘C’ Force began Oct. 27, 1941, when troops boarded the AWATEA and the PRINCE ROBERT, traveling through Canada to Hong Kong with brief stops […]