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… Canadian soldier Frank Englehart whittled this for his wife Marjorie in 1944 or … Englehart (nee Lewis) by her husband Frank Englehart, a Canadian soldier serving overseas during the Second World War. After a German plane … into when there was an air raid. Falling in love with a Canadian soldier In March of 1944, she was set up on a blind date. Her friend Eve's …
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… Canadian soldier Frank Englehart whittled this for his wife Marjorie in 1944 or … Englehart (nee Lewis) by her husband Frank Englehart, a Canadian soldier serving overseas during the Second World War. After a German plane … into when there was an air raid. Falling in love with a Canadian soldier In March of 1944, she was set up on a blind date. Her friend Eve's …
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… are things of which I may not speak, There are dreams that cannot die; There are thoughts that make the strong heart weak, And bring a … to speak of, because they have been so horrible; but the memory cannot die, and yet, it makes me sad to think of them. And even in such a … and hatred, people have dreams of freedom and liberty, which, may come true to some of them but may not come to others. We had our dreams …
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… the evening of March, 1956 in Halifax Harbour. Everyone was on deck, passengers and crews to see what Canada looked like from our ship the … and they would pick us up at the station. We stayed there for a few days, then a man of the Immigration came to pick us up and took us up … arrived at its berth in Halifax harbour early in the afternoon on Saturday, May 16. Upon disembarking, all of the passengers were screened by …
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… fifties. There were a lot of people in Holland talking about "going to Canada." Many people were looking for a new start in life, a new … 13, Robert 11, and Greta 9, to Canada. (Jean 20, stayed in Holland, she was to join us the following year with her new boyfriend). One of … of English. When the time came near for our departure, we had movers come to pack our furniture into a large crate. We slept on the floor …
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… My elementary schooling I obtained at St. Mark's School and secondary schooling at the Marquis Public School. Later education includes an Honours B.A. from the U. of S. in Saskatoon and an M.A. from the University of Toronto. I loved all … to update religious life. When my role as co-founder seemed accomplished, I answered a call by the London, Ontario diocese in 1969, to help …
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… D. Bestebreurtje moved the family to Zurich, Switzerland in the early 30's because of a job transfer. Arie was an alternate on the Dutch … Arie, with a broken foot, was able to crawl under the fence after 4 days inside, where he was rescued by Mr. Schutten, who farmed the land … belonged to the American Army and had fought in Normandy. The Longest Day, and in the Market Gardening Attack, called in the film "A Bridge …
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… a train to Ethelbert, Manitoba. They settled in the small rural community of Ukraina. When they arrived they had no home to live in. … at the time. Zygmunt was born on September 17, 1938. Tragically, he died after being thrown from a horse on September 8, 1956. As the … just ended and the only people that were able to buy a tractor were soldier returning from the war. Finally they were able to purchase a …
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… Captain Huxford pictured on his wedding day with wife, Margaret Huxford Captain Huxford on his wedding day with wife, Margaret Huxford Captain Huxford on his wedding day with wife, Margaret Huxford …
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… is never an easy choice for anyone. My decision to immigrate to Canada from Catania, Sicily, came after a brief period in Switzerland … I boarded the Cristoforo Colombo in Messina, Sicily and made my nine-day journey to Canada. As one can imagine, leaving behind your parents, … your culture and your language is both daunting and scary. I chose to come by boat to Canada, hoping for a journey with some interesting …