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… town of Sora, Frosinone. On February 11, 1960, Concetta along with her mother Rosina, her sister Mary and brothers, Antonio & Carlo, boarded the … A year later, Concetta's life would again change dramatically when she met the man who would become her dance partner for life, Giovanni …
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… Our two daughters had our names put on the Sobey Wall of Honour at Pier 21. I was one of the War Brides … 22, 1946. The voyage was certainly not a luxury cruise but I was not sea-sick and was able to enjoy the food. I met five other War Brides … in England and Europe returning to Canada on the Pasteur June 1945. He can remember how elated he felt as they tied up at Pier 21 and …
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… JOE E TOM DI FALCO My great uncle Carmelo Di Falco was one of five brothers, Salvatore, Giovanni, Emanuele and Giorgio (who was my grandfather … in Canada. These brave hearts are the pioneers of the roots where I come from and to whom I feel thankful for. With my respect and … Carmen Nellie Joe e Tom Di Falco …
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… Lawrence Joseph Hebert November 27, 1920 - October 4, 2000 My father enlisted on June 16, 1941 and was discharged on January 26, 1946. He was in the first wave at Juno Beach on D-Day. That is all … Pte. Lawrence J. Hebert …
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… My father, Arthur Fisher (Pte. #M105058), was born in Hay Lakes, Alberta, … well-respected blacksmith. My father enlisted in the army on November 26, 1942 in Edmonton, Alberta. Pte. Fisher underwent basic training in … Private Arthur Fisher …
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… to Canada. At first I thought she was joking. My parents wanted to leave the camp because they wanted us to be out of the danger zone. … my friends. After the many bus rides and plane rides, we arrived at Welcome House. The house was very different from the houses in Thailand. I … to go to school 3 months after. I was really scared when the teacher introduced me to the class. All of the kids stared at me. I was …
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… By recording peoples’ immigration stories through oral history interviews, the Museum … interviews for research purposes, they’re also used on the Museum’s website and eventually the entire collection will be available online. So …
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… The immigration story of Luigi Napolitano (Italian immigrant) This is … to Canada and the better life they sought. Life was difficult in Southern Italy in the 1940s and 1950s. Luigi had returned from three … He came from a family of farmers and he started out planting crops to see if he could establish himself and start his own family. His sense …
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… Chrysler Canada Pavilion's harbour view offers lots of natural lighting. The perfect venue to host your next event. Inclusions: Oval banquet tables and chairs Natural light with floor-to-ceiling windows offering … Chrysler Canada Pavilion …