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    1. [CAN-ONT-PEEL] VIMY RIDGE
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    3. Many thanks, Judy for passing this great story along!! This young lady will be in company of thousands, including Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Canada, the Prime Minister, Oppositions MPs, thousands of teenagers representing all who gave their lives in this battle. My uncle was gassed but returned home after occupation duty. Muriel M. Davidson ----- Original Message ----- Last week our local newspaper had a wonderful feature about a young lady in the Sea Cadets who has earned her own way to take part in the Vimy Ridge ceremony in honour of her great great grandfather. I think it's a wonderful way for the youth to learn about history, not to mention a possibly future genealogist in the making. It's a truly heartwarming story. http://www.miltoncanadianchampion.com/news/article/78480 Judy muriel m davidson <muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca> wrote: To all -- As many know, I have always loved history - part of this note comes from Senator Lorna Milne and from Lloyd Robertson. Heaven to Hell, a story of Vimy Ridge battles and Canadians, will be shown on History Channel at 6 P.M. Sunday. Senator Lorna Milne has seen it at the War Museum in Ottawa and said it is "a great film - in memory of those who did not return". The re-dedication of the 90th anniversary of Vimy Ridge, in the north-western part of France, will take place April 5, 2007, on Easter Monday and there will be a morning special - likely will be on many channels. [Likely will be taped for sales or in remembrance]. Canada will be well-represented -- our Prime Minister Stephen Harper, members of the Opposition, Senator Lorna Milne and her husband Ross. In addition there will be one school student to represent each Canadian who was killed in that battle - the students will be paying tribute to the Canadian he or she represents. Muriel M. Davidson == Code Talker WWII Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON

    04/04/2007 08:01:00