Pictorial Report on Korean War Veterans Day/Armistice Commemoration ceremonies held at Korea War Veterans National Wall of Remembrance in Brampton, Ontario

Veterans, we are pleased to present an on-line link to a 72-page interactive pictorial publication on the recent National Korean War Veterans Day/60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice ceremonies held at the Korea War Veterans National Wall of Remembrance in Brampton, Ontario.

A Veterans activist, Hoojung Jones, is the deputy webmaster for the Korea Veterans Association of Canada.

Below the link that will open the interactive publication is a write-up reprinted from the Hamilton Community News.com that explains Hoojung’s philosophy and why she does what she does for Canada’s Korean War Veterans.

INTERACTIVE PUBLICATION LINK:

http://data.axmag.com/data/201308/20130809/U88588_F232837/FLASH/index.html

HooJung Jones is a tireless advocate for Canadian Korean War vets

HooJung Jones coauthored Canadians Our Heroes 1950–1953 Korean War and is an active member of the Korean Veterans Association of Canada.

Ask HooJung Jones about Canada’s involvement in the Korean War and her eyes light up.

The 47-year-old Ancaster resident has dedicated much of her life to helping Korean War veterans and spreading the word about what Canadians did in that conflict both in Canada and in her native South Korea.

“Many young people don’t know what the Korean War is,” said Jones, who came to Hamilton in 1987 to study commerce at McMaster.

She also worked in the telecommunications field and is the past president of the Hamilton Folk Arts Heritage Council that runs Its Your Festival at Gage Park each summer.

About 12 years ago she got involved with the Korean Veterans Association of Canada and is currently the organization’s project coordinator and assistant webmaster as well as a tireless

advocate for the Hamilton unit.

In 2005, she coauthored Canadians Our Heroes 1950–1953 Korean War and was presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by Governor General David Johnston in Toronto on June 26.

A native of Seoul, her father is a former member of the South Korean army and her mother was among the 14,000 North Korean refugees who sailed to freedom on the S.S. Meredith Victory on Dec. 24, 1950.

Her parents came to Canada in 2000.

“We really appreciate the Korean War veterans who fought,” said Jones, who is always quick to point out that her family would not be in Canada today if the United States and the United Nations (including Canada) had not sent troops to Korea to push back the Communist attack from the North. “Many people don’t know 16 countries went to Korea and Canada (had) the third largest contingent.”

 

Obituary notice for Draper RE (Ron) LM576

ex Apprentice E12 Intake 4 1955-57

  Ronald Draper March 13, 1939 - August 5, 2013 DRAPER, Ronald Edward, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2013 in Burnaby, BC surrounded by family. Ron was born in Toronto on March 13, 1939 and proudly served in the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Signals Corp for 22 years. He was a dispatcher with the Burnaby RCMP and By-law Enforcement Officer. Scouter Ron was a dedicated volunteer with Scouts Canada and served within the Burnaby Region for 20 years. Ron is survived by his wife of 49 years, Anna; son Richard Draper (Kristen) of Ottawa; daughter Michelle Meech (Roger) of Coquitlam; grandchildren Rion, Dylan and Jaden Draper and Madeleine and John Meech. Special thanks to the staff at George Derby Centre. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 10th, 2013 at 10 am at First Memorial, Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver, BC. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the BC Cancer Foundation.

 Added tribute from Ron's son Richard:

My father joined in 1955 as a signalman apprentice (the green monsters) and graduated as a Wireless and Line Operator on 6 Sep 57. Throughout his 21 years of service his postings included CFBs Kingston, Petawawa, CFS Ladner & Leitrim, UNEF, and Germany.

 

On retirement from the CF in 1976, he continued as a Communications Officer with the Prince George RCMP detachment, relocated to Burnaby and continued serving as a dispatcher with the New Westminster Police Service and Burnaby RCMP detachment. In 1992, he became a By-Law enforcement Officer with the RCMP Traffic Section, and eventually transitioned to the Corp of Commissionaires at RCMP Headquarters in Vancouver prior to suffering a stroke in 2010 which unfortunately ended his employment escapades. He spent his remaining days at the George Derby Retirement home for veterans.

Ron was an extremely dedicated Scout Leader and served as the District Commissioner for the Burnaby Region.

Obituary Notice for Alec Hilliard Lilley LM 625

As we continue to investigate club membership, we periodically find information regarding a member who as died previously but our records were not updated.

Surrounded by his family at the Woodstock General Hospital on Tuesday November 17, 2009. Alec Lilley of Princeton in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Wilma Lilley (nee Hoggarth). Dear father of Lynda Rumble of Princeton and Ron and his wife Jean of Kitchener. Loved grandfather of Bryan (Shannon), Brad (Sue), Sarah (Paul), Mark (Melissa) and six great grandchildren. Dear brother of Ina Littlejohns of Woodstock and Harriet Casler of Princeton. Predeceased by two brothers, one sister and his son-in-law Verne Rumble. Alec was a member of the Oddfellows Lodge of Princeton and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 55 Woodstock.  Interment was in the Princeton Cemetery. Contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society may be made on his behalf, or to the C&E Museum Foundation.

Obituary Notice for Lorn Howard McColl, LM 480

Lorne Howard McCOLL
McCOLL, Lorne Howard - Proud Veteran of WWII. Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in his 87th year. Cherished husband of 60 years to Winifred Mary Buchanan formerly of Maberly. Loving father to David (Sue O'Rourke) of Toronto, John (Barbara) of Victoria, B.C., Ann McColl (Greg Burliuk) of Yarker and Ruth Dobson of Ottawa. Proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren. Beloved brother of Ruth Astley (Ottawa) and Margaret McColl (Toronto). Predeceased by son-in-law Rocky Dobson. Lorne was a well known pharmacist, starting his career at Milne- McColl Pharmacy then affiliated with several local pharmacies. He especially enjoyed his visits with his family and our Newfoundland dog, Dudley. Friends may call at the ROBERT J. REID & SONS, “The Chapel on the Corner“, 309 Johnson Street (at Barrie Street), Kingston on Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 12pm until the time of the service in the Chapel at 2pm. Private interment at a later date. Special thanks to the staff of Helen Henderson Nursing Home for the care and support shown to dad and our entire family. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kingston Humane Society would be appreciated

Mystery Pin

 

A lady donated an RCCS lapel pin to our
CAVUNP Chapter in Niagara.

Nobody in the Chapter recognizes this
origin of this sterling silver pin.

The donor's father was a WWII member of
the RCCS - Nicolas W. Gramyk.

Can you or anyone in the Club membership
identify the year the pin was made
available?

Don Bowman

Obituary Notice for Verner Eric Russell, LM 522

Passed away peacefully, on July 6, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Will be dearly missed by his children Nick (Ruth), Lily-May LeBlanc (Ralph), (Roger), Gina Ducharme (Greg), Sandra Ellis (Paul), Rolanda Poag (Brad), Rosalind (Jon) and their mother Rolanda Tremblay (Ray). Dearest friend of Trudy Wood. Predeceased by Lorraine Gwyther. Beloved grandfather
of numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Survived by his sisters Nancy Painter (Dennis) Margaret (Jim). Predeceased by his sister Marylyn Piper- Mendler (Jack) and brothers Ken (Wilma) and Robert (Elaine). Eric served with the RCSofS also with the United Nations Emergency Force and the Motorcycle Display Team.

Obituary notice for Vanstone Gary LM344 MWO (Ret'd)

Obituary notice for Vanstone Gary LM344 MWO (Ret'd)
Deceased 1 July 2013 at Sydney NS

On behalf of Mary and Christine Vanstone and family:

We would like to take this time to extend, as well our gratefulness for your friendship to:

MWO GARFIELD VANSTONE who

Passed away peacefully and briefly at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital

in Sydney, N.S. on July 1/13

As per personal wishes there will be no service, cremation only.

Note: All internet connections at this time have been deleted

Thank-you for being apart of Gary's Special Journey on Earth.

Sincerely,

Mary, Christine and Family