www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, November 11, 2016 | 12 continued from p.1 Memories of war, sacrifices can never be forgotten "We will never forget the tremendous sacrifices that you made and that continue to be made for us and for the freedom we enjoy today." Those present also heard from Canadian Forces Brigadier-General David Patterson, who praised the luncheon's organizers and noted no opportunity should be lost to thank these veterans and hear their stories of courage and sacrifice. "Time may have dimmed some of the details and some of the painful memories are not discussed as much," he said. "Our ability to hear from those who were there, in a ship tossed on the Atlantic or in a bomber over Germany, or in a muddy slit trench Among those attending the annual Veterans' Appreciation Luncheon was, from left, Korean War veteran Douglas Clifford, 87. Veteran Jack Jackson, 86, (left) who worked on Lancasters in England with the Royal Air Force reminisces with fellow veteran Jack Finan, 96, the oldest Canadian Lancaster bomber pilot. Korean war veteran and founder of Veterans Helping Veterans Fred Smith, an advocate for post -traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) survivors salutes during the national anthem. Navy veteran James Holmes salutes during the playing of O Canada. | Graham Paine/Metroland brought some of those in attendance to tears. "Veterans today, and every day, we honour you, your comrades who have passed on, those who suffered injuries and those who gave their lives in service to our country," said Kristin Courtney, Access Abilities founder. in Normandy, Holland, Korea or Afghanistan, is a unique gift from one generation to the next. Every time I come here I learn something and am left inspired by the enormous sacrifice of our veterans and their families in time of war." Oakville MP John Oliver said it is important see Honour on p.13 passion. Since 1988 When students feed their curiosity, a passion for learning comes naturally. Read more at hsc.on.ca/ourstories FALL PROMOTION 15% off refinishing Fall & Winter start dates are still available! Hillfield Strathallan College warmly invites you to attend our upcoming Open House on Wednesday, December 7. Call 905-389-1367, or visit hsc.on.ca today. antique hardwood flooring 290 Speers road, oakville 905-825-8551 www.antiquehardwoodflooring.ca follow uS to See the lateSt trendS