Canadian Heroes

Are you currently deployed some were around the world with our Forces??? If so let us know, send us a picture and every Friday we will post up a short story on what you are doing!!!! Spread the word, post this on as many friends pages as possible so everyone finds out about this new initiative. …read more

A local artist used the #redfriday waterfall illumination picture that was done in memory of Silver Cross Mother Gail Leary in a new song that he made well done and thank you J.Polk-Lewis
Night Falls, by ForTrak Mind
Night Falls by ForTrak Mind, released 29 March 2014 …read more

We pray for all…..

Fort Hood: Texas base in lockdown after reports of active shooter
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Fort Hood has ordered everyone at the Texas Army base to ‘shelter in place,’ after reports of an active shooter on the base …read more

Tim Horton’s will open its first store outside of Canada and the U.S. in Korea on Friday. Tim Horton’s will open its first store in Asia on the DMZ with free coffee to all soldiers in uniform including North Korean soldiers. No weapons will be allowed in the store. …read more

Friday May 9, 2014.

Just want to give a heads up to those in or around the Hamilton area or for anyone that wants to come and join us on this day, a day that we recognize and thank the over 40,000 Canadians that served in Afghanistan. I am going to list some things that are in the works by no means are they set in stone, but as we progress ahead I will update everyone with what is happening on this day.

1. By way of Royal Proclamation the Prime Minister has announced that May 9th is a day that we as a Country will recognize and thank the Canadians that served in Afghanistan, the 162 heroes that we lost, and the families of the fallen

2. There will be a parade in downtown Hamilton, starting from the Armouries to City Hall, and then back. The parade will most likely be in the afternoon, with a formal ceremony at City Hall returning to the armouries were there will be a bbq and small gathering.

3. I will be purchasing Canadian Flags that citizens can then line the streets with and wave as the troops march past to show their thanks and support. This would be a great time for all Canadians to fly their Canadian Flag proudly at the house/business and tie yellow ribbons as well to show thanks and support.

4. That evening ( weather permitting) there will be a special waterfall illumination and candle light vigil with a reading of the 162 fallen in Afghanistan. We are looking for 162 people to carry a candle and place it at the waterfall as well for the ceremony.

5. We are also looking at an illumination of HMCS Haida as well in red, which will be historic as we …read more