Comments for Operation Husky 2013

Comment on Operation Husky marches into Valguarnera, Sicily by Fran Musial

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 17:38:43 +0000

I am so proud of this project. my father was captured in the Valguernara Valley area during this campaign. he belonged to the Prince Edward County Regiment . I am planning a trip in July to walk in his place and honour his contribution. thank you so much for doing this. it means a lot to my family. sincerely Fran Musial

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Comment on Agira Canadian War Cemetery, Sicily by Florence and Wally Hanishewski

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 19:37:44 +0000

Joseph Edward Hanishewski lost his life July 23 after being wounded in Leonforte. Sadly his grave at Agira is marked as Unknown Soldier

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Comment on Agira Canadian War Cemetery, Sicily by Wally and Florence Hanishewski It was an honor to stand by the grave of a Canadian soldier who had given his life to help save the world from Hitler in 1943. What bigger honor than to call out "here" as his name was called in the Roll Call of 562 brave me

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 19:34:07 +0000

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Comment on Leonforte and Assoro, Sicily by Robert Philip

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:41:19 +0000

The story, as told by Shirley Gervais, about the family visit to Sicily to honour her deceased father and his fallen comrades in “Operation Husky” was very moving. Canadians should know more about the contribution of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division in the success of the Allied invasion of Sicily.
My wife and I, along with another couple, are planning to visit the Agira Canadian War Cemetery when we are in Catania next month. I can recommend the book “The Canadian Battlefields in Italy, Sicily & Southern Italy” by Eric McGeer and Terry Copp, which I read in preparation for our visit.

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Comment on Leonforte and Assoro, Sicily by Ted Pâquet

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:03:12 +0000

Would love to hear more about your trip.
My dad was there with PPCLI. He was injured.
He was a Major. I have a lot of paper clips that were saved by my
grand-parents.
How were the people in Leonforte ?

Regards

Ted P.

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Comment on Leonforte and Assoro, Sicily by Shirley Gervais

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:59:41 +0000

Operation Husky 2013 was an incredible commemorative campaign organized by Steven Gregory. His mission was most certainly accomplished and our Canadian fallen soldiers in Sicily were so genuinely remembered. Our family also remembers the many friends that we made, the sweltering Sicilian heat, the winding narrow roads to get back to our hotel every night and our valiant attempts to communicate with the people of Sicily. It was so emotional and surreal for our family to finally see the places in the war stories that Dad shared with us. I believe our children more than ever can appreciate the heroism of our 1st Canadian Division in the Sicily and Italian campaigns.
We will cherish our memories forever.

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Comment on Operation Husky 2013 marches into Nissoria, Sicily by Shirley Gervais

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:38:04 +0000

Steve, your passion to ensure that the 1st Canadian Division’s bravery and sacrifice in Operation Husky would be remembered and take its rightful place in world war history is very admirable. It is so important that their stories will be passed on down to the future generations and you are making that happen.
Thanks again for our family has many wonderful memories from our experiences with Operation Husky 2013 and the generosity of the Sicilian people have a special place in our hearts.

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Comment on Agira Canadian War Cemetery, Sicily by Elaine Gregory and Bob Bradbury

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 01:21:31 +0000

Such a great experience. What a grand day. Thanks so much for a memory of a lifetime.

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Comment on Agira Canadian War Cemetery, Sicily by Shirley Gervais

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:13:39 +0000

The ceremony was very moving and touching at the Canadian War Cemetery in Agira. Our family feels very blessed that we were able to participate in this very historical commemoration to honor our fallen Canadians in the Sicilian campaign. Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Steve Gregory and his family for their sacrifice in organizing Operation Husky 2013. Words cannot even begin to express our gratitude. It is very difficult to imagine the diligence and dedication that was required for a civilian effort of this magnitude.
We have so many fond memories that we will remember always and cherish forever.
Thanks again Steve.

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Comment on Agira Canadian War Cemetery, Sicily by Don Norris

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:57:42 +0000

It was a solemn day, but the ceremony was very appropriate. I enjoyed the freshness of the wind and of course being on the VIP stage provided shade.

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