--- title: Lest We Forget | WWII description: WWII | Learn about the heroes in our Sienna communities who served Canada during times of war and conflict. 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Corp 2777 Northumberland in Campbellford spent their Commanding Officer Parade night with the residents and held a ceremony to honour and acknowledge the sacrifices of our war veterans. [Veteran Stories](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/tag/veteran-stories) ## [Braving the depths and dodging danger as a WWII minesweeper ](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/braving-the-depths-and-dodging-danger-as-a-wwii-minesweeper) Nov 03, 2023 On Remembrance Day, we honour the quiet valor of veterans like John Lajoie, a Kingsmere resident whose wartime narrative differs from the well-trodden battlefields of Europe. [Veteran Stories](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/tag/veteran-stories) ## [Serving in the Signal Corps: The tale of a man unsatisfied with the sidelines](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/serving-in-the-signal-corps-the-tale-of-a-man-unsatisfied-with-the-sidelines) Nov 03, 2023 As Remembrance Day approaches, we take a moment to reflect on those who served in the world wars. Among them is Chad Bark, an army veteran with a distinctive story. [Awards & Achievements](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/tag/awards-achievements) ## [Driving in the darkness to fuel the fight against the Nazis](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/driving-in-the-darkness-to-fuel-the-fight-against-the-nazis) Nov 03, 2023 As Remembrance Day approaches, we reflect on the stories of veterans like John Kuharski, whose memories of service are as vivid as they are heartrending. [Awards & Achievements](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/tag/awards-achievements) ## [The power of music in the military](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/the-power-of-music-in-the-military) Nov 03, 2023 Each November, we commemorate Remembrance Day, honouring the brave souls who stood in defense of our freedoms. This year, we delve into a slightly different military journey of one such hero. Englishman William “Bill” Wornes — whose childhood was indelibly marked by the war — served with both the British and Canadian armies, bringing music and courage to various corners of the world. [Kensington Place Retirement Residence](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/tag/kensington-place-retirement-residence) ## [A harrowing tale of survival](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/a-harrowing-tale-of-survival) Nov 10, 2022 "I can't believe that I could survive the horrors I went through.” This quote tragically sums up Rose Mandelbaum’s early life, before she came to Canada aged 21. [Awards & Achievements](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/tag/awards-achievements) ## [Travelling the world fighting for good](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget/travelling-the-world-fighting-for-good) Nov 10, 2022 André Hissink was studying to become a lawyer when he was called up for military service. Even though he had no desire to enlist, he was drafted into army duty by the Dutch government in 1939 due to the German threat on Holland’s eastern border. 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