The Toronto Star, July 19, 2008 BRIAND, James JAMES BRIAND Husband, father, grandfather, Papa, courageous D-Day Veteran, distinguished recipient of the Medal of Honour of France. He fought the enemy courageously in WW II as a North Nova Scotia Highlander in order to preserve our freedom. James passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Veteran's Residence in Toronto on July 15, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his beloved wife of 66 years, Darling (Stella) and will be sadly missed by children Jeannette, Michael and Garry and daughters-in-law Donna and Patricia. Devoted grandpa to Christopher, Gentry, Jamen, Joshua and Adam. Born August 9, 1920 in Smelt Brook, Cape Breton, he was one of twelve proud sons and four daughters of William H. Briand and Martha Ann Dixon. Visitation for friends and family Sunday, July 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and final gathering to celebrate the life of James on Monday, July 21, visitation 12:30 p.m., service 1:00 p.m. at YORK VISITATION, CHAPEL AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 160 Beecroft Road, Toronto, 416-221-3404. The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff of Sunnybrook Veteran's Residence for making the last few difficult years a little easier for James and family. Donations in James's memory to the Sunnybrook Veteran's Comfort Fund or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.