BARB'S GENEALOGY TIDBITS-VIMY RIDGE-APRIL 9 1917-ERNIE WAS THERE

 For Canada the Vimy Ridge battles were so significant. Canada came of age.

For our family Ernest Adolphus Ellis, my maternal grandfather was there.

I have written about him on several posts over the years.

Toronto going to war.

April 7 2017 on the 100th Anniversary. And celebrations in France.

April 9, 2016.

The most significant post was April 9, 2011.

So if interested go to the side links for the year and find the month then scroll to the post.

You can read my article above I also posted it in several places in 2017 like my facebook page, Durham Branch of OGS and Toronto Branch of OGS.

Our family story never gets old. As long as we remember them, they live.

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VIMY RIDGE REMEMBERED

Last year was the 100th anniversary of this famous battle where Canadians came into a new age. Now 101 years has gone by. For our family we remember our dear grandfather Ernest Ellis who fought there and received many medals. Over the years I have written several posts on this event. Time to remember April 9, 1917 as an important day in Canadian and world history. Do you have family members who were there? Why not share your thoughts?
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#26 BARB'S REFLECTIVE 150-REMEMBERING VIMY RIDGE

Sunday April 9, 2017 marks the 100th anniversay of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Canadians became of age at this famous battle. The huge monument in France honouring 11,000 who died and those who fought. Thousands will descend on France for the celebration. Our Prime Minister, Prince William and Prince Harry along with many other dignitaries and general public. France has put out a welcome mat with lots of Canadian flags.

Ernest Adolphus Ellis- grandfather to many in my family, great grandfather to several and great great grandfather to many fought in this battle and earned medals.

Men from Toronto.

More faces of men who served. Were they there that day?
Vimy Ridge Foundation is a wonderful site to peruse. Learn more about the accomplishments of the Canadian.
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2017 has many celebrations across the country. Try to join one or watch live coveage on Sunday April 9, 2017. Lest we Forget!

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CANADIANS WHO SERVED IN WORLD WAR ONE?

As ceremonies are occurring world wide to remember World War One as it is the 100th anniversary of the start of that war, what do you know about the contribution of our Canadians?  In which battles did they play a major role? Do you have family members who served? Our grandfather Ernest Adolphus Ellis served in the war. He even received medals from his role at Vimy Ridge, France. It is time to teach our children about our Canadians and others who served in that war. Not to celebrate but to honour. To reflect on lives lost and what an ultimate sacrifice really means.

I wrote a post of Ernie's contribution at Vimy and my cousin Roy wrote extra notes in the comments. April 2011 is the month in my blog to find it.

One battalion from the Toronto area. Why not visit a cenotaph and obtain a name? Find out about the local person who died. Honour the memory! Let us remember their sacrifice so we work towards peace and ending our modern conflicts! No peace in any nation came without sacrifice. So as more news will reflect on the anniversary of the war, make it a time for history to be part of your agenda!
Lest we Forget!

CANADA AND VIMY RIDGE

April 9, 1917 is an important day in Canadian history. Each year I write about Vimy Ridge. During World War One, it was a significant battle in the war where our Canadians made a mark. It was important in our family history as my grandfather- Ernest Adolphus Ellis was a hero. I wrote a long note on my blog about him on April 9, 2011. My cousin, Roy Ellis added much detail in his comments. So for a longer and well written tribute by two descendants you can read that post. In France at Vimy, there is a huge monument honouring the Canadians and their efforts. For the war historian there are several websites on Vimy Ridge. It is possible to order little Vimy Ridge pins-I have several that I will give to my grandchildren. It is also a day to reflect and honour our current Armed Forces who help to keep our country safe and free. We enjoy our peace today because of them. War is not remembered to glorify it but to know that a peaceful nation had to sweat and bleed to reach an understanding that it is better to live side by side than fight. Look at Canada and the United States. The War of 1812 taught us that we were more useful as friendly neighbours than adversaries!