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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.
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Francis Pegahmagabow - Veterans Affairs Canada
Corporal Francis Pegahmagabow Memorial - National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials (NICMM) - Memorials - Remembrance - Veterans Affairs Canada
PEGAHMAGABOW, FRANCIS - War Records
Francis Pegahmagabow National Historic Person (1889-1952)
Chief Francis Pegahmagabow, 1889-1952
Francis Pegahmagabow Monument - Veterans Affairs Canada
Ernest "Smokey" Smith - Record Detail | New Westminster Museum
Ernest Alvia Smith | Canada.ca
Sergeant (Ret’d) Ernest “Smokey” Smith, VC - Veterans Affairs Canada
Ernest Smith | Wikipedia
Ernest 'Smoky' Smith: 'I was never afraid to shoot' | Macleans
Tommy Prince | Legion Magazine
Prince of Death: Canada’s Indigenous war hero | Legion Magazine
Tommy Prince | Wikipedia
Tommy Prince | The Canadian Encyclopedia
Tommy Prince - Veterans Affairs Canada
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH: Tommy Prince
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'If you don't get us out of here, we're all going to die': Heroes Among Us
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