Korea Veterans Association of Canada Ontario Region Newsletter

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1 Introduction Korea Veterans Association of Canada Ontario Region Newsletter April 1 st Some members of the committee that are organising the commemorative event for July 27 th have been receiving enquiries, asking if the event will still take place now that North Korea have nullified the cease-fire agreement. The event will take place as usual. Details are listed below. This year tickets for the luncheon should be ordered directly, by individuals one, veteran and guest. Last year we accepted bulk orders for tickets, many were not used and were returned on the day of the ceremony, and it was impossible to notify people on the waiting list., a number of tickets went to individuals who were not Korea Veterans. Registration will commence on April 15 th, tickets will be mailed out in June. Closing date for registrations will be July 12 th. From the Memory Project: The Memory Project is still looking for veterans who are willing to share their Korean War experiences. In 2013, the Year of the Korean War Veteran, the Memory Project will honour these veterans by recording 516 Korean War veterans stories one veteran for every Canadian who lost his life in Korea. To date the Memory Project has interviewed 425 Korea War veterans in Canada. We need your help to reach our goal,. If you are a veteran interested in participating, or you know someone that you would like to nominate for the project, please contact us.: Toll Free , or memory@historica-dominion.ca Events: May 25 th 2013 Korea Veterans Appreciation Day Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 and Branch 43 The event will take place at Branch 43 Royal Canadian Legion 471 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

2 For information contact Mrs. Myrna Picotte at June 23 rd 2013 Korea Day Ottawa A Weekend in Honour of Korean War Veterans Ceremonies at the Monument for the Canadian Fallen and at the National Cenotaph See details repeated below July 27 th 2013 July 28 th National Wall of Remembrance Service Meadowvale Cemetery, Brampton, ON. Reception to follow at Garden Banquet Centre Korea Memorial Day Hosted by the HMCS Haida Association Hamilton Ontario August 9 th 2013 Quebec s Official Celebration National Peace Keepers Day A cordial invitation to attend the Candlelight Service at Sunset Friday August 9 th, 2013, at 7:00 pm Monument de la Bravoure, Place George V, Quebec City Célébration officielle de la journée des Gardiens de la Paix Canadiens au Quebec Une invitation cordiale à Cérémonie à la chandelle au Crépuscule Vendredi 9 août 2013 à 19 h 00 Monument de la Bravoure, Place George-V à Quebec. Full details of these events will be made available later. Roll of Honour Unit 4 London James McGuire RCEME died 27 th. February 2013 Unit 7 Ottawa Jacques Forest RCAF died Marcj 2013 Unit 11 Oshawa Mel. Nixon RCR died 26 th January 2013 Donald Lidster LDSH died 4th February 2013

3 James Armstrong RCN died 7 th March 2013 Unit 19 Sudbury Edward Gatien RHC died 23 rd February 2013, Non Members James Morrice RCR died 13 th March 2013 Donald Cave Royal Navy died 12 th March 2013 At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.. Miscellaneous A weekend in Honour of Korea War Veterans To mark 2013 as the Year of the Korean War Veterans, Veterans Affairs Canada is pleased to organize a weekend of activities for Korean War Veterans in the National Capital Region from June 21 to 23. Events to include, among others, the launch of a new Canadian War Museum photo exhibition on the Korean War, viewing of the Korean War Book of Remembrance, and a ceremony at the National War Memorial. Travel and accommodation are at the participants cost, weekend programming costs are covered by Veterans Affairs Canada and partners. For registration information call (collect) or cr-cs@vac-acc.gc.ca before May 3` Une fin de semaine en hommage aux veterans de la guerre de Corée Afin de marquer 2013 comme étant l Année des veterans de la guerre de Corée, Anciens Combattents Canada est heureux d organiser une fin de semaine d activitiés à l intention des veterans de la guerre de Corée qui se tiendra dans la region de la capitale nationale du 21 au 23 juin. Les activités comprendront notamment le lancement d une nouvelle exposition de photos sur la guerre de Corée au Musée canadien de la guerre, la presentation du Livre du Souvenir de la guerre de Corée, et une cérémonie au Monument commemorative de guerre du Canada. Les participants devront payer leurs frais de déplacement et hébergement: les coûts des activités figurant au programme de la fin de semaine sont payés par Anciens Combattants Canada et ses partienaires. Pour obtenir des renseignements sur l inscription, composez le (interurbain) ou envoyez un courriel (cr-cs@vac-acc.gc.ca) avant le 3 mai Korea War Veterans Day. July 27 th 2013 Registrations will be accepted by Caroline Guest at PO. Box C Main Street, Bobcaygeon, ON. K0M 1A0 or chguest@i-zoom.net No phone calls. The reception will take place at the Garden Banquet and Convention Centre, 8 Clipper Court, Brampton ON. L6W 4T9

4 The following hotels have rooms blocked off for the event, The Best Western Hotel,30 Clarke Blvd, Brampton, ON $82.99 plus tax. Continental breakfast included The Comfort Inn 5 Rutherford Drive, Brampton ON $84.99 plus tax, including Continental breakfast. The Holiday Inn, 30 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON $80.00 plus tax, Breakfast $8.00 plus tax, if ordered and prepaid on check in. Hotel registrations will be accepted after April 15 th please quote Korea Veterans Event. Limited Kit Stores Do to the demand for blazer crests, Paul Rochon has placed an order for an additional supply, these should be available shortly. The cost will be $20.00 plus l postage. Orders should be placed with Paul at or 1 st.vandoos.korea@gmail.com. On the Lighter Side. Marine Date Two widows are talking at the Bowling Alley. Martha says That nice George Johnson asked me out for a date, I know that you went out with him last week and I wanted to talk with you about him before I give him an answer Edna: Well, I ll tell you. He shows up at my apartment punctually at 7:PM Dressed up like such a gentleman in a fine suit and he brings me such beautiful flowers!. Then he takes me downstairs and what s there but a beautiful car. a limousine, uniformed chauffer and all. Then he takes me out for dinner marvellous dinner lobster. Then we go o see a show, I enjoyed it so much I could have just died from pleasure! So then we are coming back to my apartment and he turns into an ANIMAL!!!! Completely crazy. He tears off my expensive new dress and has his way with me two times! He s a retired Marine! Martha Goodness gracious!...so you are telling me that I shouldn t go out with him? Edna: No. I m just saying wear an old dress

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