Speech made in France August 31 2008
Falaise
This was translated and read in French
Ladies and Gentlemen, Honored Guests,
It us with great emotion I speak to you
today. Over 64 years ago I was here with thousands of other Canadian aviators
who were doing their part to liberate France. I had the privilege of flying
with John Gilesspie McGee the author of High Flight you have heard recently.
Many of my friends rest forever in France.
I had a bit of luck.
It touches me immensely that you have
recognized the sacrifice of Canadian aviators with this monument.
For all of those Canadian aviators lost
during the war and for the Canadian veterans who could not be here today, I
wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart- the 3 associations who gave so much time and energy to carry
out this project.
The monument is magnificent! Mt thanks to
ANSA 39-45, the Juno Canada Normandy
Committee and Souvenir Francais. I would also like to thank everyone present
today for your warm welcome. It has been
a wonderful ceremony and personal experience.
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