‘Those Memories Stay With You’: Canadian Veterans Recall the Sacrifices of War
As Canadians prepare to mark Remembrance Day, some veterans are sharing their memories of fighting overseas, recalling the perils of combat and the fallen friends left behind, and imparting the importance of teaching younger generations about the sacrifices of war. World War II Jim Parks, 101, was not yet 16 when he enlisted in Winnipeg […]
TL;DR
- Veterans are sharing wartime memories and the importance of educating youth about the sacrifices of war.
- Jim Parks, a 101-year-old World War II veteran, enlisted at age 15, misrepresenting his age.
- Parks' father, a World War I veteran, encouraged him to endure hardships if he joined the military.