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Oakville Beaver, 11 Nov 2011, p. 9

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Always y a mother's child Continued from page 3 9 · Friday, November 11, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Parker laid a cross in her capacity as Silver Cross Mother during the Bronte Legion's Sunday Remembrance Day ceremony. She also had the opportunity to read a few lines from a poem, which she felt was appropriate for the situation. The poem, written by Joaquin Miller and titled Motherhood d, explains the level to which a mother worries for her child, comparing that worry to a never-ending battle. `The bravest battle that ever was fought! Shall I tell you where and when? On the maps of the world `The bravest battle that ever was fought! Shall I tell you where and when? On the maps of the world you will find it not; 'Twas fought by the mothers of men.' Poem by Joaquin Miller Edna Parker you will find it not; Twas fought by the mothers of men.' "That little poem tells it all, I think, about mothers," said Parker. Parker said that on Remembrance Day, when she lays that wreath, her thoughts will not only be on her son, but on Canada's other soldiers, both past and present, who fought and died to keep Canada free. Honouring and celebrating Canada's heroes. Honour Book and DVD release. Tuesday, November 15th · 2:30pm - 4:30pm, at Chartwell Classic Oakville Wine and Cheese reception to follow Join us as we pay tribute to our veterans. Chartwell Seniors Housing is proud to launch Honour, a book and DVD commemorating Canada's WWII veterans. This book captures the unique and compelling stories of 35 quiet heroes living in Chartwell residences across Canada. Please RSVP to Jaime or Mike. Darryl R Demille Ins Agcy Ltd Darryl Demille, CFP 905-842-1020 www.darryldemille.ca Andrew Heideman 905-829-0018 Angelo Gualtieri 905-257-7773 Deborah Bartucci 905-337-3276 www.andrewheideman.ca www.angelogualtieri.com www.autoinsuranceoakville.ca Visit us at www.chartwellreit.ca Stacey Sutherland 905-339-3276 Stephen Ostapchuk 905-238-5643 Daniel Durst 905-847-1898 www.danieldurst.com www.insuranceinoakville.com www.stephenostapchuk.ca State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Aurora, Ontario 1010072

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