HISTORY LESSONS FOR YOUTH- D-DAY CELEBRATIONS 2019

Watching coverage of the D-Day celebrations, a wonderful theme emerged. The involvement of youth- high school students from across Canada participating in the event. Placing the flowers of the 359 soldiers that fell hitting Juno Beach in a walkway to the beach was poignant. News announcers stated several times that they were not on their cell phones but paying attention to all around them.
When interviewed, the enormity of the event struck them. What will be learned from this!! They will help to carry the message from history forward to others. They met vets. They saw where they fought. They were part of the larger picture.
As a grandparent, I have learned. Talk to the grandchildren about life and events. Your children do not want to listen. Teach. Talk. Share. Show pictures. Even let them video tape you talking. Use the modern methods to share. Get in to the child's world.
I have noticed at Remembrance Day ceremonies there are more youth attending than in previous decades. Encourage that involvement. I saved some handouts from an event to put in the memory boxes of my grandchildren.
The youth will carry the message to their children and grandchildren. They will tell them they were there on Juno Beach with the veterans.
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PUT OUT YOUR CANADIAN FLAGS TO HONOUR OUR VETS FOR D-DAY

I put my little Canadian flags everywhere in my trees and the banner tree to tree to honour and celebrate D-Day Celebrations for June 6th.
I watched some of the live coverage from France today. The news caster Brian was asked about how he has felt over the years covering the events. He said the sacrifice made by our Armed Forces has grown over the years.In his youth it was about the grandeur and celebration but now what the people did.
So Sacrifice is a good word to use.

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D DAY- 71 YEARS LATER

Today is a day to remember the day in history that lead to the liberation of Europe from the Nazi. with the current conflicts in the world it is important to know that freedom and peace do come with a prize. If you know a Veteran, give a hug an a thank you! If in France visit Juno Beach where the Canadians landed.

THE CANADIANS AND D-DAY-JUNE 6 1944

Todays marks the 69th anniversary of D-Day- the Allied landing at Normandy to liberate Europe. The Canadians were there in full force. A little research-as there is so much written not only about the day but the war itself-gave some needed information for this post. Juno Beach was the location of the Canadians' landing. It is 1.5 km east of Gold Beach. La Riviere in the west and of Saint-Aubin-Sur mer in the East. A beach area totalling 8 km. Did you know who were the first soldiers from Canada to land? They were the 7th Brigade- the Royal Winnipeg Rifles regiment and the Regina Rifle regiment with the 8th Brigade-the Queen own Regiment and North Shore Regiment belonging to the 3rd Canadian infantry division. They were supported by the British Royal Mauve Commando 48. As the day progessed, the toll was great- 1074 soldiers were killed or wounded. The film "Saving Private Ryan" is a modern movie that depicts that day quite graphically. Of course we all have seen other movies and raw film footage over the years. History-our history in the making. For the men who served that day, the people of France and other countries are eternally grateful. For us Canadians, we say thank you for the efforts and the sacrifice! War is not remembered to glorify it but as a reminder to work for peace! To reflect on the toll taken on lives, families, countries! So the next time you see a Veteran-recognize the effort made and just say thanks! If visiting France, Juno Beach would be a stop to remember our forces and reflect!!

REMEMBER D-DAY AND THE SACRIFICES FOR OUR FREEDOM

D-Day will stand out as a significant day in history. As with other famous battles, it was the beginning of the invasion of Europe to restore the freedoms to the countries there from the Nazi rule. An international effort that included many Canadians. Juno Beach was our beach. In World War Two, Canada played a major role. In time , we helped to liberate the Netherlands. Although we have Remembrance Day in November, today is another time to reflect on this very important day. By remembering, it helps us to fight even harder for peace in this world! Do you have someone from your family that was there? What is the story? Write it down! If the person is still alive, say thank you! If you encounter someone from the Armed Forces, say thank you! In order to have our freedoms we have today, others made sacrifices for us!