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8 Nov, 4 tweets, 4 min read
Today, Canadians proudly mark Indigenous Veterans’ Day. We recognize the contributions and remember the sacrifices made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis in uniform. canada.ca/en/veterans-af…

This year, as we mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we remember Veterans like Willard Bolduc of the Ojibwa Nation. He earned the Flying Cross for his brave actions as an air gunner during bombing raids over occupied Europe. veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembranc… Image
And Mary Greyeyes, a Veteran who served in the Women’s Army Corp during the #SecondWorldWar. She is the 1st Indigenous woman to join the @CanadianForces. She was from the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. #IndigenousVeteransDay #LestWeForget
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And Huron Brant, from the Mohawk Nation, who earned the Military Medal for his courage while fighting during the battle of Grammichele in Sicily. #CanadaRemember #LestWeForget
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10 Nov
On Remembrance Day, all Canadians join me in remembering and honouring all those who served. This year, let's look deeper and learn about the stories of those that fought for Canada but who did not get the recognition they deserved. torontosun.com/opinion/column…
Remember Jeremiah Jones, who captured enemy troops and their machine gun at Vimy Ridge. Image
Remember Mary Ko Bong, the first of her siblings to sign up for the war. Image
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10 Nov
Lors du Jour du Souvenir, les Canadiens se joignent à moi pour se souvenir et honorer ceux qui ont servi. Cette année, regardons de plus près les histoires de ceux qui se sont battus pour le Canada, mais qui n’ont pas reçu les honneurs qu’ils méritaient.
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Souvenons-nous de Jeremiah Jones, capturé par les troupes ennemies et leurs mitrailleuses. Image
Souvenons-nous de Mary Ko Bong, la première de ses frères et soeurs à s’enrôler. Image
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10 Nov
I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Master Warrant Officer (Retd) George Chow, who bravely served Canada during the Second World War. ImageImageImageImage
He was a part of the first Canadian gun crew to shoot down a German plane. He fought on the beaches of Normandy. He did not shy away from being at the ready to serve. Upon returning to Canada, he continued to serve as a Gunnery Instructor. He was honourably discharged in 1963.
His service & legacy has been recognized through numerous war medals, Canadian Forces Decoration & The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. These awards and accolades cannot measure the lasting impact George’s service will have on generations of young Canadians.
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10 Nov
Je suis très attristé d’apprendre la mort de l’adjudant-maître (retraité) George Chow, qui a bravement servi le Canada durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. ImageImageImageImage
Il faisait parti de l’équipe de pièce 🇨🇦 qui tirait sur des avions allemands. Il s’est battu sur les plages de Normandie. Toujours prêt à servir, il a continué à opérer en tant qu’instructeur en artillerie quand il est revenu au pays. Il fut libéré avec mention d’honneur en 1963.
Son service & son legs ont été reconnus par maintes médailles militaires, une Décoration des Forces canadiennes & le jubilé de diamant de la reine. Ces distinctions & récompenses ne peuvent se mesurer à l’impact positif que George a eu sur toute une génération de jeunes Canadiens
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8 Nov
Aujourd’hui, on souligne la Journée des vétérans autochtones. Nous reconnaissons les contributions et nous souvenons des sacrifices faits par les gens issus des Première Nations, des Inuit et des Métis qui ont porté l’uniforme.
canada.ca/fr/anciens-com…
Cette année, nous soulignons aussi le 75e anniversaire de la fin de la #SGM, on se souvient de vétérans comme Willard Bolduc de la Nation ojibwée. Il a reçu la Croix du service distingué pour sa bravoure lorsqu’il pilotait mission après mission en Europe.
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Et Mary Greyeyes, une vétéran qui a servi dans le service féminin de l’armée canadienne durant la #SGM. Elle est la 1ere femme autochtone à se joindre aux @ForcesCanada. Elle était originaire de la Nation crie de Muskeg Lake. #JournéeVétéransAutochtones
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11 Nov 19
Last night, Don Cherry made comments that are wrong in describing Canadians' remembrance of our veterans. His remarks don't recognize the contribution of Canada's diverse communities. I hope we can turn this into a moment where we can learn about about all who have served. 1/7
All Canadians should remember the sacrifice made by the Chinese Canadian community, like #Vancouver-born, Frank Wong. He was on Juno Beach & was there for the liberation of Holland during the Second World War. 2/7
veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembranc…
Canadians also remember Jeremiah "Jerry" Jones of Truro, Nova Scotia who enlisted in the 106th Battalion. He fought during the Battle of Vimy Ridge & was posthumously awarded the Canadian Forces Distinguished Service Medallion for his heroic actions. 3/7
veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembranc…
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