Remembrance Day 2024: More Badass Canadians at War
Episode 343: This is our special Remembrance Day episode. Each year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the sacrifices made by those who served in the armed forces, defending our country and our allies with incredible courage and resolve.Last year, we shared the story of one remarkable Canadian soldier, Leo Major. Leo was a scout and sniper who, against all odds, single-handedly liberated the Dutch town of Zwolle in 1945. Moving under cover of darkness, he confused and intimidated German forces through a series of daring attacks, leading them to believe an entire Allied battalion was upon them. His incredible bravery and tactical genius not only saved the town but established him as a true legend.This year, we’ll explore the stories of several more incredible Canadians who, like Leo, faced impossible odds with courage, ingenuity, and the unbreakable Canadian spirit. These people faced unimaginable odds, fought for our freedom and justice, and showed the world the strength of the Canadian spirit. Join us as we honour and remember these heroes—names that deserve a place in history and our hearts.Sources:Francis Pegahmagabow - Veterans Affairs CanadaCorporal Francis Pegahmagabow Memorial - National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials (NICMM) - Memorials - Remembrance - Veterans Affairs CanadaPEGAHMAGABOW, FRANCIS - War RecordsFrancis Pegahmagabow National Historic Person (1889-1952)Chief Francis Pegahmagabow, 1889-1952Francis Pegahmagabow Monument - Veterans Affairs CanadaErnest "Smokey" Smith - Record Detail | New Westminster MuseumErnest Alvia Smith | Canada.caSergeant (Ret’d) Ernest “Smokey” Smith, VC - Veterans Affairs CanadaErnest Smith | WikipediaErnest 'Smoky' Smith: 'I was never afraid to shoot' | MacleansTommy Prince | Legion MagazinePrince of Death: Canada’s Indigenous war hero | Legion MagazineTommy Prince | WikipediaTommy Prince | The Canadian EncyclopediaTommy Prince - Veterans Affairs CanadaNATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH: Tommy PrinceBizarre But True Facts: Canada in WW
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Episode 343: This is our special Remembrance Day episode. Each year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the sacrifices made by those who served in the armed forces, defending our country and our allies with incredible courage and resolve.Last year, we shared the story of one remarkable Canadian soldier, Leo Major. Leo was a scout and sniper who, against all odds, single-handedly liberated the Dutch town of Zwolle in 1945. Moving under cover of darkness, he confused and intimidated German...