Last Flight Home
Through winter's grey and falling snow,
On wings that bear a nation's sorrow,
He comes at last to hallowed ground
The runway where our heroes are found.
Gear down on short final, Runway Two-Four,
Trenton opens her arms once more.
The approach lights glow like sentinels bright,
Guiding a soldier through his final flight.
No turbulence can touch him now,
No enemy, no fight, no vow undone
Just the steady hum of engines strong,
Bringing a Canadian son back home where he belongs.
Below, the reeds stand tall and still,
The frozen earth, the iron will
Of those who wait along the Highway's line,
With flags and tears and love a sacred sign.
Gunner Halmagean, your duty's through,
The skies of Trenton welcome you.
From distant lands where you gave your all,
You answered your country's final call.
Rest now, soldier. You are home.
No more foreign fields to roam.
Canada holds you, strong and true
Her final flight was made for you.
In honour of Gunner Sebastian Halmagean brought home on the wings of a grateful nation. - Chris Ecklund photo credit to Christopher Reid.
The City of Fredericton advises everyone to follow fire safety rules and stay informed as wildfire risks persist across the province.
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My friend Henry (who was also my student) and I decided to create some joy in –20°C weather in the Yukon and share it with you all. He is in grade 5 now. We are sending joy, hope, and positivity to everyone.
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With this year's weather patterns, and the unpredictable currents beneath the river ice, the ice conditions are irregular and unreliable.
We recommend residents avoid walking on the river ice in Fredericton. #staysafe
At this year’s @ObamaFoundation Democracy Forum, I spoke about pluralism – the idea that in a democracy, we all have to find a way to live alongside individuals and groups who are different from us. So we commit to a system of rules that helps us peacefully resolve our disputes and try to cultivate habits that encourage us to not only tolerate each other but also join in collective action.
It’s NB Municipality Week! Did you know there are over 780 City employees delivering 60+ programs & services to support a growing city, which now has a population of more than 71,000 residents? See our 2023 Annual Report for more fun facts! https://t.co/BLUSyVc7RJ
@mylesdavid@TeamCanada I know it may be stereotypical, but you can’t go wrong with red and white when celebrating Canada. Option 1 or 5, with option 8 as the wild card. 🇨🇦