VETERANS’ SERVICE RECOGNITION BOOK - Volume Seventeen The Royal Canadian Legion NOVA SCOTIA / NUNAVUT COMMAND
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 1 Minister Responsible for Military Relations Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover President's Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Project Chairman/Editor's Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Features Poster and Literary Contest Winners 2020-2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Joseph “Alcide” LeBlanc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Addison “Wesley” Spinney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Tony Lipton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Lloyd MacDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Ryland Leroy Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 John Joseph McCabe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 The Nova Scotia War Dead of Groesbeek, the Netherlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Royal Canadian Legion Arras Branch 59 Monument Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Treasures Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Table of Contents - Volume 17 Constructed in Oct./Nov., 1937 in memory of the fallen W.W.I. veterans. The World War One Cenotaph in Antigonish is located at the Federal Building Grounds, Main St. It was previously located at the intersection of St. Ninian St. and Main St., West end of town (see story regarding the move on p.213). It was built on the above location in October/November of 1937 and was unveiled on November 11, 1937. The material used in its construction was a North Grant (Antigonish County) sandstone. It is a plain obelisk, 17 feet high, tapering to a pointed cap, designed and completed by F.W. Arsenault. The concrete base was put in and donated by the MacDonald Construction Company, Halifax, N.S. On three sides of the monument are black granite slabs on which the names of the dead were carved by W.T. Dalton, Shelburne. On the North side is an inscription composed by Miss K.M. MacDonald, Teacher in England at Morrison High School (1937). It was the people of Antigonish and surrounding areas that donated to the fund toward the building of the Cenotaph in the town of Antigonish.
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 2 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion Table of Contents - Volume 17 Veterans ABBOTT, John James Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 ALLEN, Howie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 ALTEEN, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 ARSENAULT, John Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 BAILEY, Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 BALDWIN, Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 BIDART, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 BIRMINGHAM, Mel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 BOUDREAU, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 BOUDREAU, Len . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 BOWIE, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 BOWIE, Allan Bernard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 BOWIE, Anthony Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 BOWIE, James A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 BOWIE, John Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 BOWINS, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 BUNGAY, Creighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 BURKE, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 CLARKE, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 CLARKE, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 COLE, Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 COLLICUTT, Lawrence Manning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 COLLINS, Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 CORKUM, Brenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 CRAWFORD, Richard Dwayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 CRITCHLEY, Eldon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 CROCKER, Robert Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 DAWE, Clarence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 DOUGLAS, Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 DUNN, Arthur Augustus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 ELDRIDGE, Victor Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 EVANS, Berkley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 FLETCHER, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 FORGET, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 GARNIER, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 GILBERT, Charles Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 GILES, Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 GRAHAM, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 GRAY, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 GROSVOLD, Karsten Wilfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 HARRIS, Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 HAWKINS, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 HEARD, George Frederick James . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 HOWARD, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 HULL, Charlotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 INGHAM, Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 JACKSON, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 KANE, David Baxter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 KELLY, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 KEMPT, Marguerite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 KEMPT, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 LAFFIN, Dr. Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 LAFFIN, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 LANDRY, Clarence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 LeDREW, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 LEWIS, George E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 LEWIS, Joseph R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 LEWIS, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 LLOY, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 LUKER, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 LUKER, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 MacARTHUR, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 MacDONALD, Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 MacDONALD, Elizabeth Veronica . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 MacDONALD, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 MacINTYRE, Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 MacKEIGAN, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 MacKEIGAN, Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 MacKINNON, Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 MacLEAN, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 MacLEAN, Reverend Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 MacLEOD, Cecil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 MacMILLAN, Leo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 MacNEIL, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 MacNEIL, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 MacNEIL, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 MacNEIL, Roderick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 MacRAE, Rory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 MASER, William Josef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 McCABE, Ernest Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 McCABE, Francis Raymond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 McCABE, William James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 MEISNER, Bernard Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 MEISNER, Donald Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 MEISNER, Harry Allan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 MURPHY, Michael Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 NICHOLSON, Robert Tait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 O’REILLY, James Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 PIERCY, Wilfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 POWER, Lawrence H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 SILVA, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 TRITES, Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Advertisers' Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228 Submission Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 3 President’s Message On behalf of the Officers and Members of Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command, we would like to present the 17th issue of the Veterans Service Recognition Book. This book, as in the previous issues, shares the many faces and stories of the men and women who have served our country in the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP during times of War and on Peacekeeping missions around the world. Our Veterans Service Recognition Book, which is a huge success, would not be possible without the generous donations from the advertisers and private individuals. Your contributions make this project possible year after year. Congratulations once again to Chairman and Editor Steve Wessel. His dedication over the past 17 years ensures that the VSRB continues to highlight the Veterans from NS/NU Command. Their stories need to be told and honoured by us all. The books are sent to all the schools and libraries in our Command so the history and sacrifices of these Veterans will continue to be remembered. Special thanks to Fenety Marketing and Mark Fenety for once again producing a quality product that we are proud of. Lest We Forget Yours in Comradeship Marion Fryday-Cook President Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command The Royal Canadian Legion
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 9 Project Chairman’s/Editor Message As project Chairman, it is an honour and a privilege to present the 2021 edition, the 17th book in our Veterans Service Recognition Book (VSRB) series. All of these books are produced in an effort to honour, acknowledge and remember the contributions made by so many brave Canadians who have served, not only in times of war, but also during many peacekeeping and peacemaking missions. We also recognize and support those men and women who continue the proud tradition of service to Canada throughout the world in the Canadian Forces and the RCMP. During these past 18 months we have endured the revolving door pandemic we call Covid, with temporary branch shutdowns and very few branch meetings, so I understand why the submissions for this edition have been lower than previous years, but I offer my sincere thanks to all of the Legion branches and members of the general public who took the time to support this publication by contributing biographies and photos. I would also like to thank the many businesses, groups and individuals who continue to generously support these publications through advertising and through personal financial donations. As always, I wish to thank Fenety Marketing for their continued partnership and shared expertise in the production of these books. I would also like to recognize and thank Comrade Gary Siliker, CD, for his continued contributions, and Florence Br.#083, District A, for allowing us to re-print portions of their Remembrance Book. In closing, we look forward to issuing the 18th edition of the VSRB series in the fall of 2022, and if you would like to contribute to the 2022 edition, please use the form at the back of this book and send it to our Command office. In Comradeship, Steve Wessel Project Chairman / Editor Veterans’ Service Recognition Book
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Nova Scotia / Nunavut Command Poster and Literary Contest Winners, 2021 Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 11 1st Place Senior Colour Poster, Amelia Turner, Submitted by Habitant Br. 73, District D 2nd Place Senior Colour Poster, Brianna Doiron, Submitted by Elmsdale Br. 48, District F continued ... 1st Place Intermediate Colour Poster, Nathan Herman, Submitted by Somme Br. 31, District F 2nd Place Intermediate Colour Poster, Amarro Mayo, Submitted by New Germany Br.102, District E
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2nd Place Junior Colour Poster, Abby Theriault, Submitted by Hants County Br. 09, District D 1st Place Junior Colour Poster, Sophie Nicol, Submitted by Hants County Br. 09, District D Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 13 continued ... continued ... 1st Place Primary Colour Poster, George Ostrander, Submitted by Wolfville Br. 74, District D 2nd Place Primary Colour Poster, Emma Retallack, Submitted by Spryfield Br. 152, District F
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 15 continued ... continued ... 1st Place Senior Black & White Poster, Lauren Kee, Submitted by Habitant Br. 73, District D 2nd Place Senior Black & White Poster, Kira Kennie, Submitted by Habitant Br. 73, District D 1st Place Intermediate B&W Poster, Kennedy Chisholm, Submitted by Elmsdale Br. 48, District F 2nd Place Intermediate B&W Poster, Erin Nicholson, Submitted by Elmsdale Br. 48, District F
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1st Place Junior B&W Poster, Ethan Lipsett, Submitted by New Germany Br.102, District E Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 17 continued ... 2nd Place Junior B&W Poster, Sofie Cruickshank, Submitted by Antigonish Br. 59, District B 1st Place Primary B&W Poster, Abigail Pietersma, Submitted by Habitant Br. 73, District D 2nd Place Primary B&W Poster, Felicity Batstone, Submitted by Habitant Br. 73, District D
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 19 continued ... continued ... War Poem For sixteen years she watched him grow From a boy to a brave young man But when the war began he felt he must go Fight for his country in a far away land Her husband had died five years prior And she could not lose her son too But all the boys were signing up And he thought it was the right thing to do He was brawny and tall for his age So he enlisted without suspicion And despite his mother begging He left to prepare for his first mission He made great friends with the other boys And he learned how to shoot a gun He felt like a real grown up man And was actually having fun He dreamed of how the girls back home Would be impressed by his valor And believed it would only be a few more months Until the Allies won the war He would then go home victorious And live a long happy life Maybe build a big house Have children and a beautiful wife But in his first battle something happened For which he could not prepare Suddenly it seemed as though Poison filled the air Following are a selection of the poetry submitted as well as a complete listing of the winners in each category: 1st Place Senior poetry, Taylor MacIssaac, Submitted by Port Hawkesbury Br. 43, District A 2nd Place Senior Poetry, Madison Delorey, Submitted by Arras Br. 59, District B
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 21 Remembering Henry I close my eyes, and I hear the gunshots I see him fall to the ground, I touch his cold body; it’s as cold as ice. I taste blood spattering from his head. I smell sulphur from the gunpowder. I know he is gone for good. I wake in a cold sweat. I look over to my nightstand and I see my brother’s recruitment photo from the war. I can’t shake the night terrors. I miss him terribly. Today I will visit his grave. REMEMBER THE LOST LOVED ONES 2nd Place Intermediate Poetry, Patrick Mansfield, Submitted by Elmsdale Br. 48, District F continued ... 1st Place Intermediate Poetry, Dennis Eisenhauer, Submitted by Somme Br. 31 District F 1st Place Junior Poetry, Grace Jones, Submitted by Elmsdale Br. 48, District F Time to Protect In 2020 our world learned to fight a new kind of war, With an invisible enemy, a virus that came to our shore. We keep safe by distancing, handwashing and masking. Staying the “Blazes Home” like our Premiere is asking. Nothing compares to World Wars 1 and 2. But through sacrifices we’ve learned what to do. Our Canadian Forces fought with bravery and heart. They showed that Canadians all have a part. Veterans stood up for freedom and paid a high cost. Poppies blew across fields where young and old lives were lost. We are sick of Covid and not being able to connect! But now it’s our turn to serve and protect. Our soldiers, responders, our nans and pops. We listen to doctors and nurses to make Covid stop. 2020 is our time to return the debt. Protecting our seniors. Lest we forget! 2nd Place Junior Poetry, Cooper Freeman, Submitted by Mahone Bay Br. 49, District E continued ...
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 23 continued ... continued ... The Lucky Ones My entire life, I’ve been told I’m lucky. Lucky to have grown up in a loving household, lucky to have carried a Ross Rifle that didn’t jam up in the muddy trenches, and lucky to have survived the War. I guess I am lucky, if lucky means forced to bear the guilt of taking dozens of lives. I am lucky, if lucky means unable to sleep because every time I close my eyes I’m transported back to that battlefield. So yeah, I guess I’m lucky. During my deployment at Vimy, I saw horrors I pray to forget. The problem is, I can’t forget. I can’t forget the faces of the soldiers I fatally shot. I can’t forget the mutilated bodies of my friends lying on the battlefield. I can’t forget what I’ve done. Some days, I find myself unable to feel and in these periods of numbness, I can’t feel sorrow, fear, or despair. Other days an influx of these terrible feelings returns and I’m forced to relive my time in Vimy over and over in a vicious, unforgiving cycle. At the time of the War, I was diagnosed with shell shock. Not even medical experts understood that wounds weren’t just physical, nor did they understand how to treat shell shock. They brushed this condition off, perhaps treated by shock therapy or, if you were lucky, the less barbaric treatment of talk and physical therapy. However, these treatments were simply to get soldiers back on the front lines and didn’t have a goal of long-term rehabilitation in mind. Men who were emotionally distressed to the point of being unable to walk, speak or function, including me, were deemed cowards or insane. We weren’t cowards, nor insane, we were victims. When I arrived back home, a small part of me believed I was still back in those vile trenches. The War had been over for years, but I was not done fighting. I couldn’t sleep. I’d often wake up, teary-eyed, confusing my bedroom for a battlefield and my wife for an enemy soldier. Eventually, I was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder and began therapy. Talking about my experiences at Vimy helped me immensely on my long road to recovery. Seventy-two years after Canada claimed Vimy Ridge, my battle was finally over. I died a proud Canadian veteran in recovery of PTSD. I was survived by my beautiful wife who stood by my side despite the hardships we’ve faced. Without her, my lifeline, I probably would’ve faced a more gruesome end. My entire life, I’ve been told I’m lucky. At first, I didn’t realize it, but now I do. I am lucky. I am lucky I sought help for my PTSD. I am lucky I had a loving wife who supported my recovery. I am lucky that I didn’t have to fight this battle alone. I am one of the lucky ones. In Canada, approximately 10% of all war-zone veterans experience PTSD. An even smaller fraction of these veterans have a similar, happy ending. Too many veterans have met tragic ends because their PTSD remained undiagnosed or they did not seek treatment. Especially during these unprecedented times, it is important to reach out for help. The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, but is notably harder for veterans suffering from PTSD. This pandemic creates more stress and PTSD triggers. Social isolation will make seeking treatment increasingly difficult. Today, it is more crucial than ever to seek help, and ensure others seek help, for PTSD. 1st Place Senior Essay, Sara Pluta, Submitted by Port Hawkesbury Br. 43, District A 2nd Place Senior Essay, Carly Samson, Submitted by Arras Br. 59, District B
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 25 continued ... continued ... We Are Still Here In honour of our Indigenous Veterans We are still here We are still living people We fought for you We killed for you We fought in wars beside you All we ask for is recognition Why don’t people see that we are the same Even if the war is over We are still fighting We are still at war We are at war with ourselves as a country It needs to stop Now put down your guns, and step off the battlefield. This poem is about how indigenous people of Canada are still at war for our treaty rights that are being ignored. The fact is that we were being treated like animals, physically and verbally assaulted, and being called “Savage” or “Dirty Indian”. The fact is that I’ve already been called both of those, and I’m only 12 years old. It doesn’t matter the age, no one should ever be mistreated because of their race or the colour of their skin. It needs to stop. We’ve been here for thousands of years, and we’re still trying to build peace. It’s showing up in our schools, and it’s disgusting. When you learn how to talk, you learn it from an influence like an adult. Same goes for racism. It gets passed down. Is this really what you want our generation to look like? We fought and died alongside you for peace, but where is ours? “Now put down your guns, and step off the battlefield.” What does that mean to you? Ask yourself that. To me, it means to end the fighting and come to peace. We still have that warrior in us. You can burn down our homes, take our rights away, but we will still thrive. We’re not going anywhere. You can waste your breath, and voice, talking about how natives are in the wrong. It’s not everyday I can use mine to be heard, so I’ll be using it on a problem that’s been going on for generations. If I’m lucky, I’ll live long enough to see a difference. No matter what, my spirit will forever be fighting. 1st Place Intermediate Essay, Cadence Davidson, Submitted by Shubenacadie Br. 111, District C 2nd Place Intermediate Essay, Aaliyah Thompson, Submitted by Enfield Br. 133, District F
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 27 continued ... AWar Story Have you ever thought of planes in the war? War might not have always been people on battlefields with guns, there are many more parts of war then just that. This is a story about my great Aunt Evelyn and my great Uncle John, who both were a part of WWII. In 1939 John joined the armed forces. He was 21 years of age. He went to Saskatchewan Canada to learn how to fly a plane. He then went to Manitoba Canada to train to be a pilot and earn his wings. After training he was sent overseas to England. He was sent to Shawberry (England) for more training, where he became the pilot of a Lancaster bomber. He was stationed in Derbyshire (England). He flew 31 missions including a bombing raid over Berlin (Germany), and one to Norway to break a dam. For his efforts in the war he was awarded the DFC which stands for Distinguished Flying Cross. In Shawberry is where he met Evelyn. At the time Evelyn was living in Moreton Corbet which was near Shawberry. She worked in a post office. On John’s 22nd birthday he met Evelyn, he came to the post office for some stamps. A few days later he came back and he came back again. Then on the third night he asked her to the movies. It was a big thing to be invited to the movies because only soldiers were allowed, and that was the start to their relationship. They got married in 1945 and when the war was over John returned to Canada. At that time Evelyn was 5 months pregnant with their first child so she couldn’t travel. Once the baby was 5 months old, she travelled to Halifax N.S. on the ship RMS Aquitania. The sailing was in March, and was very rough, causing many to be seasick including Evely and her 5 month old son. Upon arrival in Halifax N.S. they were checked out by doctors. Once cleared they were allowed to take a train to Moncton N.B., where they were reunited with John. Then they travelled to Sussex N.B. to meet John’s family. In conclusion the next Remembrance Day try to remember John and Evelyn Walker, a bomber who didn’t just want stamps. 1st Place Junior Essay, Zoe Walker, Submitted by Elmsdale Br. 48, District F 2nd Place Junior Essay, Amelia Rovers, Submitted by Arras Br. 59, District B
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 29 Joseph “Alcide” LeBlanc 101 year old veteran Joseph “Alcide” LeBlanc: The Longest Serving Yarmouth Gunner (Ret’d) World War II veteran Joseph “Alcide” LeBlanc and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155 Wedgeport, NS member was presented with a Regimental (artillery) Scroll making him the Longest Serving Yarmouth NS Gunner (Ret’d). Mr. LeBlanc was awarded this title by the Yarmouth 84th Independent Field Battery Royal Canadian Artillery on his 101 birthday March 21, 2021. Photo shows Mr. LeBlanc at Veterans Place holding the scroll with a Royal Regiment coin in the corner. Mr. LeBlanc was a 25 pounder artillery gunner in the 4th Field Regiment of the 2nd Division, Canadian Army. He landed in Normandy, France shortly after D-Day. He and his unit fought heavily for three weeks against the Germans in Caen, Normandy, which was 70% destroyed. He was also a batman to the Captain who decided where the artillery should be aimed. Two previous drivers and a Captain were killed. He fought against the Germans for over 11 months from Normandy to near Berlin where he was on May 8, 1945, the Victory in Europe Day. He also served as a peacekeeper for three months in Germany. In 2014 he received the French Medal of Honour that was instituted in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte to thank his best soldiers. He also received the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Normandy medal. He was born in Wedgeport, NS. Joseph “Alcide” LeBlanc passed away in Yarmouth on September 3, 2021.
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 31 Addison “Wesley” Spinney Addison “Wesley” Spinney was born in 1923 in Pubnico Head, Yarmouth County. He served during WWII as Quartermaster aboard the destroyer HMCS Qu’Appelle which fought on D-Day June 6, 1944 and subsequent weeks. He also served on a corvette, the HMCS Kamloops, that was a convoy escorting ship from Canada to the United Kingdom. He said that they were shot at from under the sea, from the sky and from enemy ships. He remembered vividly plucking casualties out of the water and at times during a battle they could not stop. He said they had to steam through them and could hear them hollering. He came out of the war without a scratch but with a lot of bad memories that were with him until his death. Upon his return to civilian life, he continued his military interests by serving 18 years with the 14th Field Artillery and as an instructor for 33 years with the 110 Yarmouth Army cadets sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155 Wedgeport NS of which he was a most faithful member always attending meetings and legion events. In 2014 he received the French Medal of Honour that was instituted in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte to thank his best soldiers. He also received the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Normandy medal. He died at age 97 on December 4, 2020. Photo by Percy J, Couttreau
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 32 World Link Food Distributors Inc. 902-423-0787 www.atlanticlobster.ca We Remember
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 33 Editor’s Note: The following series of Veteran biographies, as referenced below, have been submitted by Florence Branch #083, Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command, and we thank them for sharing their Veterans’ stories. Please note that the biographies are image copies taken directly from the branch Remembrance albums and any grammatical or spelling inconsistencies are shown as they are printed in the albums. It was determined that all biographies would be shared as they are printed, and as displayed in the branch albums. A poppy in the upper-right-hand corner indicates remembrance for those who have passed away. Trooper Alex Cole **Please see page 63 for Trooper Alex Cole’s full biography.**
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 35 Lt Col Howie Allen
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 37 Lt Col Michael Alteen
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 39 Private John Francis Arsenault
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 41 Sergeant Guy Bailey
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 42 Oxford Home Hardware Building Centre 5019 Main Street, Oxford, NS Tel: 902-447-2012 Tatamagouche Home Hardware Building Centre 457 Main Street, Tatamagouche, NS Tel: 902-657-2420 Lest We Forget Proud to support our local Veterans
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 43 PO 1 Dean Baldwin
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 44 152 Dorey Avenue Dartmouth, NS (902) 434-4428 Velocity also offers the following services: • Laser Cutting • 3-D Printing • Waterjet Cutting • Laser Engraving • CNC Machining • Manual Machining • Tube and Pipe Bending • CWB Certified Welding (TIG, MIG, SMAW) in Shop and Portable • Certified Pressure Pipe Welding • Shearing and Bending of Plate • Boiler Repair We offer the following services: EMDR PTSD PAIN MANAGEMENT PLAY THERAPY INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES & FAMILY COUNSELLING Virtual Sessions Available 46 Inglis Street Suite 6 Truro, Nova Scotia 902-897-2880 mefamilytherapy@bellaliant.com NIHB & Veterans Affairs approved Lest We Forget
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 45 Private George Bidart
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 47 Mel Birmingham
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 49 2Lt John Boudreau
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 50 PROVIDERS FOR VETERAN AFFAIRS, WCB, NIHB & ALL MEMBERS!
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 51 Lt Len Boudreau
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 53 Sgt Bob Bowins
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 55 Creighton Bungay
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 57 WO Joseph Burke
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 58 Lest We Forget 805 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS (902) 835-5646 www.lemontreerestaurant.ca
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 59 CWO John Clarke
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 60 Leahey Legal Services William M. Leahey Barrister and Solicitor 1741 Brunswick Street Suite 425 Halifax, NS B3J 3X8 P: 902-492-1787 F: 902-492-1788 wleahey@leaheylaw.com Over 39 years of family law experience TOSA CONSTRUCTION Carpentry & Renovations Rod Miller Scotsburn, Nova Scotia rodmiller@live.ca (902) 759-2466 Proud to Honour our NS Veterans 902-804-0098 stoddartleslie07@gmail.com #ListwithLeslie 771 Central Ave Greenwood NS www.lesliestoddart.com
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 61 Sergeant Ron Clarke
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 62 Harbourside Commercial Park 45 Wabana Court Sydney, NS B1P 0B9 902-564-7944 harcom.ca Lest We Forget E: info@savageservices.com 1-800-827-4439 savageservices.com Lest We Forget 4137 Industrial Park Road Point Tupper, NS B9A 1Z4 (902) 625-0312 1972 Woodville Road, Woodville, Kings County, NS B0P 1G0 Tel: 902.678.4371 Fax: 902.678.1375
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 63 Trooper Alex Cole
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 64 86 Parkway Drive Truro Heights, NS B6L 1N8 Tel: 902-897-2673 Fax: 902-897-2677 www.archibalddrilling.ca Thank You To Our Veterans “Lest We Forget” • Best tasting chicken on the island • Weekly Specials • Homemade ice cream cakes & novelties • Large selection of LICK-A-CHICK Merchandise (T-Shirts, Hats, etc.) OPEN 7 Days a Week 11 am - 8 pm Daily Phone 736-9496 Securing Maritime Families Since 1948 Rob Bearisto President 902-471-9277 Derek Doiron Secretary Treasurer 902-471-6927 105-900 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth NS B3B 1P7 Ph: 902 445-5301 Fax: 902 445-5303 teamsters927@ns.sympatico.ca Nova Scotia Bedford, 873 Bedford Highway. . . . .902.835.8326 Bible Hill, 325 Main St. . . . . . . . . . . .902.895.4956 Blue Acres, 339 Bridge Ave. . . . . . . .902.755.2458 Greenwich, 10317 Highway 1 . . . . . .902.542.2789 New Brunswick Moncton, 840 Shediac Road . . . . . . .506.856.8281 stirlingfruitfarms.ca
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 65 WO Terry Collins
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 67 Able Seaman Eldon Critchley
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 68 P.O. Box 1434, Truro, NS B2N 5V2 (902) 893-8410 www.thrsc.com Thank you to our Veterans &Military Lest We Forget Lest We Forget Lest We Forget Tusket Ford Where we treat you like family because you are! 648-2600 • www.tusketford.ca Southeast Drywall Ltd. 35 Weston Court Dartmouth, NS B3B 2C8 David Blanchette Tel: (902) 445-7970 Fax: (902) 445-7182 Email: dave@southeastdrywall.ca Jamie Swinimer Cell: (902) 430-2898 Tel: (902) 445-7970 Fax: (902) 445-7182
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 69 Clarence Dawe
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 70 Partner International is proud to honour our Veterans and extends a sincere thank you to each and every one for their service www.partner-intl.com M-100 ILSLEY AVENUE DARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA B3B 1L3 PHONE: (902) 481-8280 WEB: www.mcnallycorp.com McNally Construction Inc. proudly supports our Veterans and the Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command. The Veterans’ Unit Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg In Remembrance of the Sacrifices made by Canadian Men & Women of the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy And Recognizing the Sacrifices and Contributions of the Women &Men of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Peace-Keeping Forces at Home and Around the World In appreciation and forever in our hearts.
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 71 Dennis Douglas
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 72 799 Sackville Dr. Lower Sackville (902) 865-6389 Lest We Forget We are proud to support our Veterans Lest We Forget
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 73 Private Berkley Evans
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 75 WO Jim Fletcher
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 76 IFS is the number 1 choice for Insurance Premium Financing in Nova Scotia, offering financing for Personal Lines & Commercial Lines. We work with your insurance broker to provide flexible terms and friendly & professional customer service. “Choose the flexible financing option… Choose IFS “ Ask your insurance broker about IFS monthly payment plans.
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 77 RSM Frank Forget
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 78 Multi-Trade Construction and Services A Tradition of Quality Since 1921 BRETON PETROLEUM LTD (902) 625-2900 (877) 684-0178 toll free 3 MacLean Court Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 3K3 Lest We Forget
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 79 Private Don Garnier
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 80 Remembering those who served 23 YEARS IN REFRIGERATION AND HVAC
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 81 Private Charles Gilbert
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 82 The I.U.O.E. Local 727, which is the Nova Scotia Paramedics Union, on behalf of the Nova Scotia Paramedics who proudly serve Nova Scotia’s public in their times of need, acknowledge the sacrifices, past and present, of the Veterans and active Service men and women. Nova Scotia Paramedics support the Royal Canadian Legion NS/Nunavut Command by pledging to this publication. Lest We Forget Proud to Honour and Support our Veterans
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 83 Alex Giles
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 84 HERITAGE HOUSE LAW OFFICE 92 Ochterloney Street Dartmouth Phone: 465-6669 Fax: 466-4412 www.heritagelaw.ca Proud to Support our Veterans Lest We Forget Direct Billing Available for Blue Cross WCB and Insurance Companies Approved Service Provider for Veterans Affairs Canada At Home or Facility/Hospital “Wherever You Call Home” (902) 765-6777 Kingston (902) 678-0441 Kentville
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 85 Paul Graham
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 86 The Sunset Community Inc. has been “Helping People be the Best they can be” for 125 years. The Sunset Community is located on the Northumberland Strait in the picturesque village of Pugwash, Nova Scotia. The Sunset Community provides safe and supportive living, learning and work environments so each participant can live a satisfying and meaningful life. The Sunset Community is a leader in removing barriers, which prevent those we support from access to choices. Our Values: • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Excellence Follow us on: www.facebook.com/thesunsetcommunity www.facebook.com/oxfordthriftstoreandlaundry https://thesunsetcommunity.ca fundycompost@gmail.com ALEX TERMEER 1332 Pleasant Valley Rd., Green Creek, NS B0N 1C0
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 87 Earl “Curly” Gray
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Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 89 Lt Lloyd Harris
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 90 Showroom: (902) 468-4661 www.mckkitchens.com Daily Shipping Why ??? Parts Are FromTEXAS Large Selection of Tires &Wheels, Gas Tanks, Filler Pipes & Accessories, Truck Boxes, Aftermarket Body Panels Free Car Removal 752-9370 Toll Free: 800-599-7267 17 Bridge Avenue, Stellarton 121 King Street Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K 1S0 Tel: (902) 752-3357 Lest We Forget
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 91 Private Joseph A. Hawkins
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 92 Let the Prince’s Chef cook your meal tonight! Chef Abod Cafe & Catering Delicious Middle Eastern and Canadian Savoury Cuisine 3217 Kempt Road Halifax, NS B3K 4X2 (902)4553881 www.chefabod.com Catering for all occasion 475 Landing Road Antigonish, NS B2B 2L2 Tel: 902-863-1545 Fax: 902-863-9313 Email: qc@tonys-meats.com Web: tonys-meats.com A Proud Supporter of our Veterans Leonard MacAskill • alimakalleyinc@bellaliant.net Mining Equipment Repair Alimak Repair and Training
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 93 Thomas A. Howard
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 94 atlrad@bellaliant.com (902) 662-3722 oscoconstructiongroup.com 250 Main St., Antigonish, NS B2G 2C2 (902) 863-2491 caringforseniors@high-crest.com high-crest.com
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 95 Charlotte Hull
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 96 Jamie Lowe, B.Tech. L. H. Red Seal Certified Cell: 902-300-1877 Office: 902-678-3187 loweslandscapingandgardendesign.com C.C. MacDonald Ltd. ME C H A N I C A L CO N T R AC TO R PLUMB I NG, HEAT I NG, SHEET METAL AND VENT I LAT I ON 68 McQuade Lake Crescent Halifax, NS B3S 1G8 Phone: (902) 450-5184 Fax: (902) 450-5187 Ron Ward President 4646 Highway 14 Upper Nine Mile River Nova Scotia B2S 3E7 Tel: (902) 883-8677 Fax: (902) 883-8874 Email: hitech@ns.aliantzinc.ca www.htmcoating.ca 4822 HWY 2, Wellington, NS B2T 1B6 (902) 576-6685 Peverill & Professional Associates Incorporated Chartered Accountants www.peverill.ca 5 Florence St. Tel: 865-6580 Lr. Sackville Fax: 865-6590 Bedford, Nova Scotia B4C 1J5 Valley Stove & Cycle Ltd. for Quality Stoves and Fireplaces Wood • Pellet • Gas Sports Centre Bicycles • Hiking X-C Skis • Snowshoes Service and Rentals Main Street, Kentville 542-7280 www.valleystoveandcycle.com Serving the Valley since 1977
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 97 Ed Ingham
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 98 12 Chipman Drive, Kentville Industrial Park Phone: 902-678-0012 ~ Cell: 902-670-1908 Fax: 902-678-8323 We thank you for your sacrifice for our freedom! 4671 Hwy #2 Wellington, NS B2T 1K6 Office: 902-860-2186 Fax: 902-860-2187 Email: jhart@westower.ca Providing special care and services to Nova Scotians since 1971. 25 Blockhouse Hill Rd., PO Box 1480, Lunenburg NS B0J 2C0 902 634-8836 Proudly Supporting Our Veterans Lest We Forget Charles Ingram Construction PO Box 1557, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0 (902) 354-4561 Sheehy Enterprises Ltd Peter & Terry Sheehy - Owners P.O. Box 356 Shubenacadie, NS B0N 2H0 902.758.2002
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 99 CWO James Jackson
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 100 Lest We Forget WEST END GAS BAR XTR 88 McGee Street, Springhill, NS 902-597-3036 OPEN: 7 Days a Week 6 A.M - Midnight 186 Truro Heights Road, Truro Heights, NS B6L 1X1 (902) 896-6000 Fax: (902) 897-6600 www.aggregateequipment.ca Baddeck Marine 23 Water St., PO Box 420 Baddeck, Nova Scotia B0E 1B0 902-295-2434 Phone 902-295-2379 Fax www.baddeckmarine.com 11 Mosher Drive, Burnside Industrial Park, Dartmouth, NS 902-468-5440 www.truefoam.com We Remember 237 LAKE MAJOR RD., WESTPHAL, NS B2Z 1B3 Email: admin@fredmdunphy.com Bus: (902) 435-4171
Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 101 Ron Kelly
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book – Volume 17 102 2 Sutherlands Road Durham NS B0K 1H0 902-485-8407 902-485-1710 207B Highway 303 PO Box 317 Digby, NS B0V 1A0 A.M.E. SECURITY LTD. • Locally Owned & Operated • 24 Hour ULC Monitoring Station • Burglar & Fire Alarms Systems • CCTV • Life Alert • Fire & Smoke • Free Estimates 564-8054 473 Grand Lake Rd. Sydney OOLest We Forget • Locally ned & perated • 24 Hour ULC Monitoring Station • Burglar & Fire Alarms Systems • CCTV • Life Alert Fire & Smoke • Free Estimates L. Boudro Fisheries Ltd. 127 Cliff Street Yarmouth, NS B5A 3K1 Telephone: 902-742-8035 Fax: 902-742-2856 Proud to Support Our Veterans You’re only 120 days away from your dream home!
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