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First Nations University Honours Veterans |
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Fri, Nov 6, 2009 07:14 PM CST
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A traditional honour song fills the air as war veterans, students and staff gather at the First Nations University to remember First Nations Soldiers. World War 2 Veteran Howard Anderson lost many friends and says wearing poppy is so important.
HOWARD ANDERSON/WW2 Veteran- From Gordons First Nation-16 years of age when he joined the army.
"To us for the veterans and the ones that were killed overseas the First Nations veterans killed overseas-I lost a nephew- so we did lose some veterans over there."
AL DUCHARME/VP of Finance Admin- FNUC
"The words lest we forget reflects in this ceremony today and i believe everyone should be here for this."
DIANE ADAMS/President of FNUC Student Association
"Today, we remember those veterans and especially those First Nation veterans who fought and lost their lives for their land, their community and their country."
The president of the students association says it's important her generation never forgets.
DIANE ADAMS/President of FNUC Student Association
"Everyday we walk through this First Nations memorial veterans tipi and we are so happy and so honoured to have this in our university because its a constant reminder the sacrifices that people gave so that we can come to university."
And not forgetting may be the biggest message. World Ware II Veteran Walter Johnstone was just laid to rest on his home reserve of Mistawasis. In his eighties Johnstone passed on like many of the older veterans.
PHILLIP LEDOUX/Former United Nations Peacekeeper and friend of Johnstone
"His dedication and being a role model to his family and - not only to his family but the community as well."
The First Nations University plans to display the names of First nations Veterans on the tipi that was recently erected there. It will serve as a lasting reminder of all the sacrifices Canadian soldiers have made. Creeson Agecoutay, CTV News, Regina.
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