The General, The Astronaut, The Cadet / Holocaust Education / Diwali Celebrations / World Kindness Day
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Ann Rohmer speaks with:
- Honourable Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer. A World War 2 Veteran, one of THE most decorated in Canada who is almost 100 years old.
- Jeremy Hansen who is training for a mission to the moon. Exemplary military record.
- Allister Christie, a 13 year old Air Cadet who dedicates all of his spare time to Cadets, and whose goal is to enter the military when he's of age.
As great Canadians (past, present and future) what Remembrance Day means to each of them.
There are several ways you can donate to support the Legion’s work during the Remembrance Period and throughout the year. Learn more at Legion.ca
- Glynn Perkins is with Education Minister Stephen Lecce. The Ontario government is introducing new and expanded mandatory learning about the Holocaust in the compulsory Grade 10 History course
- Shaliza Bacchus looks at Diwali Celebrations (November 12th). Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
- Jim Lang discusses World Kindness Day – kindness is needed now more than ever. World Kindness Day is Nov 13
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