GWCA - Doing Our Bit

The Great War Centenary Association-Brantford-Brant-County-Six Nations is a volunteer-driven, non-profit group commemorating the contributions of 3 communities.

[GWCA - Doing Our Bit @GWCAdoingourbit]

#OTD 104 years ago Canadians stormed Vimy Ridge. 3598 Canadian soldiers died. 1 year after their death, local families still mourned. 104 years later, we still remember them. Read about local men who were killed 104 years ago. https://t.co/xqxIOL1zTp
#VimyRidge #WeRemember

[GWCA - Doing Our Bit @GWCAdoingourbit]

102 years ago, #Brantford struggled against another pandemic #SpanishFlu #COVIDー19

[The Vimy Foundation 🍁 La Fondation Vimy @vimyfoundation]

Sculptor, Walter Allward searched extensively for the perfect stone to clad the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. The white Seget limestone, from a quarry in present-day Croatia, was also used for Roman emperor Diocletian’s Split palace in 305 AD.

[Loran Scholars Foundation @loranscholar]

“I’ve met so many interesting people so far and I’ll be meeting even more in Toronto later this month," says David Pugh, a #Loran2020 finalist from @BCIVS100: https://t.co/XIGTfNqJtp (via @TheExpositor)

[Veterans Ombud @VetsOmbudsman]

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2019 Veterans Ombudsman Commendations. Yesterday, Craig Dalton hosted a ceremony to honour these individuals and organizations for the work they do to enhance the lives of Veterans and their families.

@WoundWarriorCA @GWCAdoingourbit

[Veterans Ombud @VetsOmbudsman]

Today at a special ceremony in Ottawa we honour the recipients of the 2019 Veterans Ombudsman Commendation for their selfless commitment and contribution to Canada's Veterans and their families.

See recipient bios here: https://t.co/mpetNhYIbv

@WoundWarriorCA @GWCAdoingourbit

[David Blanchard @Blanch6144]

The construction of the Menin Gate began in 1923 and on 24 July 1927, it was unveiled by Field Marshal Lord Plumer.

[David Blanchard @Blanch6144]

Unveiling ceremony of Theipval Memorial to the Missing 1932.

[Brian Thompson @EXPbthompson]

Here's a link to my gallery of 17 images from @CityofBrantford's #Remembrance2019 service at the cenotaph in downtown #Brantford. https://t.co/gaPShglCnN @TheExpositor @BrantfordPolice @BrantfordFire

[Canadian War Museum @CanWarMuseum]

Today, at exactly 11 a.m., sunlight shines through a single window in Memorial Hall to frame the headstone representing Canada’s Unknown Soldier.
Watch this moving ceremony on our website, Facebook or Twitter.
#CanadaRemembers #RemembranceDay
https://t.co/Zu2y0y8snX

[City of Brantford @CityofBrantford]

Scenes from today's moving Remembrance Day Services in #Brantford. Our most sincere & heartfelt thanks to all those we honour today who have sacrificed in war & peace to protect our freedoms. They gave their lives for our humanity. #BrantfordRemembers #Lestweforget

[Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum @CWHM]

Some days you just never know who you'll run into at the Museum. Lloyd Bentley from Brantford, aged 98, is a D-Day and Market Garden Veteran flying Dakotas. Thank you for sharing your stories today!

[Laura Spinney @lfspinney]

Poppy Day. Let's not forget that in 1918 the worst flu pandemic of all time was also raging, and it killed many more than the war. It was still going strong a year later, in some parts of the world.

[GWCA - Doing Our Bit @GWCAdoingourbit]

100 years ago, Brantford held its first #ArmisticeDay and instead of poppies, chrysanthemums were worn as a symbol of remembrance. #LestWeForget #WW1Centenary Read about it here: https://t.co/7JvGKnXGN5

[The Royal Canadian Legion @RoyalCdnLegion]

“This year marks a special year for generations affected by World War 2. Our World War 2 veterans are reducing in number, but their honored sacrifice will remain with us forever”. https://t.co/cslcaIYJb7

[GWCA - Doing Our Bit @GWCAdoingourbit]

Today we honour the service of those who stormed Juno Beach during #OperationOverlord . Today is the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Here is one #Brantford Brantford man's story of service. #LestWeForget Thank you Lloyd Bentley. #DDay75 #Juno75
https://t.co/PW1f4VIMES

[The Royal Canadian Legion @RoyalCdnLegion]

The #MemorialCup is more than a championship. The Cup was donated by the @OHLHockey in 1919, in remembrance of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in The First World War. In 2010, the Cup was rededicated to the memory of all fallen Canadian Military Personnel. #LestWeForget

[The Royal Canadian Legion @RoyalCdnLegion]

#OTD in 1939, the National War Memorial in Ottawa was unveiled to commemorate the First World War. The memorial symbolizes the sacrifice of all Canadians who have served Canada. #LestWeForget