Saskatoon Veterans honoured at Canada’s largest indoor Remembrance Day service
“This is our 95th Remembrance Day service,” said Young.
“So today, we are paying compliments to two World War II Veterans, Mr. Reg Harrison, 100-year-old Veteran, 431 Squadron RCAF Bomber Command and Mr. Bob Atkinson, member of the Grenadier Guards, who is 98. Both of these gentlemen have served their country, not only in terms of overseas, but both were wounded during the Second World War conflict.”Story continues below advertisement
“We all have someone who we think about in particular on this day,” said Atkinson, “I do, I know. It’s just a time of reflection.” “If it was forgotten about now, well then all of our past sacrifices would be lost and that would be a shame. It’s just something that should be kept going.”“Words can’t describe it, it’s really amazing when you think about it. I served Bomber Command, 55,000 were killed and I survived four plane crashes. I just feel I’m really lucky to be here. I often think of all the ones that never came home, never got a change to get married or raise a family.”Sask.
“People in their daily lives should just stop and think how fortunate they really are to be in a free country. For some people, this is just another holiday, but for all of the families that lost loved ones, they have several Remembrance Days during the year when the loved one has a birthday or Christmas get-together. The average person never thinks of that.”
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