We have just passed the celebration of Remembrance Day. We are asked to honour our dead. On the other hand, our recent election, if nothing else, begs the question of how we honour others. As any good researcher would, I turned to Wikipedia to see what kind of definition one might find 🙂 Some write-ups… Continue reading The Discipline of Formality
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Distinguished Sask. First World War soldier honoured with memorial
Source: CBC News, November 10, 2017 Coulee named after Capt. David McAndie, a decorated member of the 10th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force It was an emotional day Thursday for the McAndie family as their relative, Capt. David McAndie, was recognized for his distinguished service during the First World War. On Thursday, a coulee close to McAndie’s homestead… Continue reading Distinguished Sask. First World War soldier honoured with memorial
RCMP, security officers honoured for stopping Parliament Hill attack
Nearly 18 months after the deadly shooting on Parliament Hill, members of the RCMP and the House of Commons Protective Service were publicly honoured for their role in stopping the attack. The ceremony took place at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, where Gov. Gen. David Johnston presented nine Medals of Bravery and six Stars of Courage.… Continue reading RCMP, security officers honoured for stopping Parliament Hill attack