So, anyone from Canada who even took the merest glance at a TV or newspaper over Easter weekend knows that this weekend marked the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in France.
Vimy is one of the greatest war memorials in the world, and also happens to be the place where several Loyal Edmonton Regiment soldiers were discovered and repatriated during the ceremony.
My brother also happens to be a member of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, and as such was chosen as one of the lucky few who had the honor of going to France (and possibly meeting the Queen!) to participate in the huge ceremonies and processions that happened all weekend.
CTV did a lot of coverage for this, and my bro's gf and I were watching on Friday when we spotted him in a video of the events. You gotta scan to about 1:45 into the clip, but there he is, at attention, as the camera pans the crowd. So proud of him :o)
OK. Just had to plug one of those who share my DNA. We're a rare breed, you know ;o)
Cheers,
K
CTV Vimy Video
Thursday, April 12, 2007
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2 comments:
Kelly that's cool! There he is. Just standing there on guard keeping the enthralled crowds at bay.
You're so famous.
It's such a beautiful memorial. As a side note, my great-grandpa Stan was shot in the buttocks at Vimy Ridge. (true story!)
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