I apologise to all Women past and present who have served or are currently serving in Canada's Military/ I am late in filing this Blog and for that I apologise profusely.
To the many women thatI served with in 437 (T) Sqn . Nancy, Sandi, Casey,Ann, Judy, Marge,Claire etc etc so many fine ladies to mention in one article.
To women that I have met, but never served in a unit with Congratulations to all Ladies past and present in the Army. Navy or the Airforce. DEbbie, Sharon. to mention only 2. BRAVO ZULU one and all.
October is Women's History Month in Canada. Proclaimed in 1992 by the Government of Canada, Women's History Month provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn about the important contributions of women and girls to our society – and to the quality of our lives today.
Women's History Month 2011 recognizes women's invaluable contributions to the military in Canada over the years.
Whether as serving members of the armed forces or as civilians providing support roles, women have worked on every front -- on the battlefield, in the air and on the sea; as pilots and peacekeepers; nurses and physicians; war artists and war correspondents; in espionage and engineering. Regardless of the challenges and the risks, women have stepped up to answer the call and Canada's military history is rich with their stories.
During Women's History Month, we honour Canadian women, past and present, who have done incredible work within and outside the Canadian Forces, taking on great challenges and opening doors so that others may follow.
Sgt. Tommy Prince remembered at last !
There is an old US song about "That drunken Ira Hayes" this sad unhappy song about a First Nations United States Marine is almost like the story of Canada's Most decorated First Nations Soldier Sgt Tommy Prince.
He fought not only in WW2 but in Korea as well. He was a brave man and a Hero sadly his return to life in Winnipeg was not as he wished nor what Ira Hayes wished for in the Second World War.
History tells us that we have treated First Nations people harshly to say the least. With the upcoming Remembrance Day ceremonies less than a month away it is refreshing to see this tribute to Sgt T. Price PPCLI
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/war-hero--honoured-by--legion-family-127719718.html
http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=5577
For any interested in Ira Hayes story please go to this Link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ira_Hayes
The NTF in Libya feel that they have now taken over all of Gadaffi's towns and Villages and that Libya now belongs to them. Once again history has told us that many 3rd world countries cannot handle Freedom nor indeed Democracy. I wonder how long we will be hearing about Libya in the media.
Please show Support for our Military and especially our Ladies this month.
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
Thank you so true. Although when I joined the only females I ever saw were nurses. or WRAF girls in the airforce. They certainly make us proud over the years and I was amazed at the 20 facts.