War Veteran
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‘She is the village’s guardian angel’: National Silver Cross Mother remembers daughter killed in AfghanistanJosée Simard will represent all mothers who lost sons or daughters in military service to the country on Remembrance Day and for the next year.CanadaNov 1, 2021
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Puma prince? War vet and his cat lead police on manhunt in Polish woodsThe Afghan war vet said he was 'under the influence of emotions' when he ran off with his puma during a botched handoff to a local zoo.TrendingJul 14, 2020
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101-year-old B.C. WWII veteran completes 101-lap charity walk"I shall remain in bed tomorrow morning, and I shall say 'I'm not going,'" John Hillman said after completing his final lap.May 16, 2020
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Officer at Desmond fatality inquiry describes gruesome crime sceneIt's the second full day of hearings for the inquiry into the case of Lionel Desmond, a 33-year-old former infantryman.CanadaJan 28, 2020
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Veteran, author, Twitter sensation Harry Leslie Smith in Belleville Hospital in critical conditionHe's captured the attention of the online world with the hashtag #IStandWithHarry.CanadaNov 26, 2018
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Free parking for war veterans in Vancouver next weekThe free parking applies to all cars with veteran licence plates.Nov 2, 2018
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Poppy’s meaning not lost on most Canadians"I'm proud of doing it," Max Finley said as he handed out poppies.CanadaOct 31, 2018
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Kelowna man and war veteran honored with special medalCornelis Verwey was recognized Monday morning by his home country, the Netherlands, in a special ceremony at his retirement home in Kelowna.Nov 13, 2017
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Okanagan vet recalls ‘Wait for Me, Daddy’ photo during Legion of Honour ceremonyHis five and a half years of service are now being recognized by the French government.Jun 25, 2016
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Portage Place honours indigenous elder after being kicked outA war veteran and active member of the indigenous community who was kicked out of Portage Place mall, was honoured Friday after sparking change.Mar 11, 2016
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