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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, November 12, 2009 · 4 Remembrance Day service has special meaning for vets Continued from page 1 and freedom," said Pastor Douglas Bramer, during the ceremony. "Our peace and freedom came to us at a tremendous cost. We do not wish to glorify or justify the horrors of war, but we are consoled by the fact that our men and women were ready to respond when the war clouds gathered. They answered the call, willing to stand for that which was right and just." Throughout these events, those in the crowd stood silently. Medal-laden veterans stood beside young children, who in turn stood beside their parents, all unified in their appreciation of those who gave up their future for the protection of others. For Oakville resident Adriana Bassi, Remembrance Day holds a special significance. She lost two uncles during the First World War and a part of her childhood when war came to her native Italy during the Second World War. "I've been through a war, so I know what it means," she said. "I was only five years old when it started. I remember my mother was expecting her last child (number six) and we had to get up in the middle of the night to run away from a bombardment. I remember we were hungry all the time and I remember asking old ladies in the neighbourhood for bread, everything was rationed." For Oakville resident Bill Holbrook, Remembrance Day brings back memories of the time he served with the Lorne Scots during the ERIC RIEHL / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER PAYING TRIBUTE: Members of the Lorne Scots Regiment, and Joe Thompson from the Oakville Legion salute after laying a wreath at the cenotaph in George's Square. Second World War. Holbrook, who joined at the age of 22, drove a supply truck during the war and was present at the battles for France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. "We saw lots of rough times there, but fortunately I was one of the ones who came back without wounds of any type," he said. "There were so many that were wounded with our group." Holbrook went on to note that he fears for the Canadians serving today because the wars they fight are far different from the wars of the past. "The war we were at we knew who our enemies were. The war today is entirely different. The fellas over there don't know who to trust," said Holbrook. The day's events reminded Oren Crowder of his time as a military instructor during the Second World War. During this time, he trained soldiers about everything from hand-to-hand combat to how to use a flamethrower. Some soldiers had more trouble than others, noted Crowder. "We had guys in the army, they couldn't even tie their shoelaces," he said. "We had three in our outfit at one time and I had to teach all of them how to tie their shoelaces. How are you supposed to teach them to be killers?" Crowder said that much to his dismay not all of his students took the lessons he taught them to heart. One student, Crowder remembers, was constantly sticking his head out during combat drills to try and see what the enemy side was doing. "I couldn't convince him to keep his head down," said Crowder. Crowder heard later that this student was shot in the head by a very real sniper when he repeated the same bad habit on the battlefield. "You may only get one sentence of instruction, but that sentence will save your life one day," said Crowder. Halton Regional Police Service K CUP WAREHOUSE STORE! Police Cadet Program Want to be a police officer but not ready for Ontario Police College? Apply for the HRPS Police Cadet program today if you are: Of good moral character and habits Between the ages of 19 and 24 A resident of Halton Region or surrounding area In your last semester of post-secondary education, graduating in Spring, 2010 Keurig Mini Keurig Elite Keurig Special Edition Keurig Platinum Keurig Office Pro Keurig Breville $99 $114 $139 $179 $149 $299 Plus take another 10% OFF! *Over 120 Varieties of K-CUPS... Always in Stock. *K CUPS starting at $14 per box (24 pack) *Canada's Largest K-CUP, Coffee Pod & Tassimo Warehouse *Try our Make Your Own Variety pack 5035 North Service Rd. Unit C3 Burlington We want to hear from you! Attend one of our free, upcoming information sessions: Tuesday, November 24 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Holiday Inn & Suites Oakville @ Bronte Halton Room 2525 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville Saturday, November 28 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Burlington Central Library Centennial Hall 2331 New St, Burlington Monday, November 30 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Burlington Central Library Centennial Hall 2331 New St, Burlington Space is limited and registration is required. E-mail: CadetProgram@haltonpolice.ca (905) 631-1524 OPEN MON-FRI 9AM - 5:30PM | SAT 10AM - 4PM www.haltonpolice.ca