[BCMA] (Fwd) WWI Veterans remembered at Penticton Museum

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From:	Peter Ord <peter.ord at penticton.ca>
Date sent:	Thu, 8 Apr 2010 10:12:20 -0700
Subject:	WWI Veterans remembered at Penticton Museum 

Publicity Release
from Penticton Museum & Archives

Date Sent: April 8th, 2010

Subject :  WWI veterans remembered on Vimy Ridge Day

From:
Peter Ord - Museum Manager/Curator, Penticton Museum & Archives
Direct Tel: (250) 490-2452
Email: peter.ord at penticton.ca<mailto:peter.ord at penticton.ca>

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The War to end all Wars has lost it's last Canadian link.

With the passing on February 18th of John Babcock, Canada's last veteran 
soldier of WWI, the Penticton Museum will be hosting a special 
commemorative event on April 9th titled 'Valour Remembered' in the 
museum/library auditorium from 1pm - 4pm. This day has also been 
designated by the Canadian Government as Vimy Ridge Day, in honour of 
John Babcock's death and the 93rd anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

The 'Valour Remembered' event will feature the participation of up to ten 
local residents who will be speaking about family members who served 
during World War One. Their stories will be accompanied by cherished 
artifacts, souvenirs and letters handed down over the generations to form a 
bond between the past and the present. The public is invited to share in 
these memoirs and watch some accompanying documentaries that explain 
the historical importance of the War to End all Wars.

Some of the artifacts include a sweater worn by Syd Kenyon during his 
escape from prison of war camp; salvaged keys from Ypres Cathedral; 
letters home from the front; Medals of Valour from a number of veterans and 
various battlefield souvenirs. The Penticton Museum and Archives will be 
making an archival videotape of all the memories-and memorabilia-at the 
event in order to keep alive the memory of local veterans and the sacrifices 
they made.

Event Details:
Event Name : 'Valour Remembered'
Date : Friday, April 9 (Vimy Ridge Day)
Location : Penticton Museum auditorium
Time : 1pm - 4pm
Schedule:
1pm : Video - 'In Flanders Fields', overview of Canada's involvement in WWI
2pm : Panel discussion of WWI memoirs and artifacts
3:30pm : Video -  'Tomb of the unknown Soldier', video eulogy by Adrienne 
Clarkson
4pm : Event end

For more information on the event, please do not hesitate to contact Peter 
Ord, curator at the Penticton Museum on (250) 490-2452 or email : 
peter.ord at penticton.ca


Attached Photo : Al (centre) and Gord (right) Kenyon present museum 
curator Peter Ord (left) with a sweater worn by their father Syd Kenyon 
during his escape from German prisoner of war camp in 1917. The sweater 
was made from wool salvaged from socks and scarves sent to imprisoned 
Canadian soldiers by the Red Cross. Photo: Marylin Barnay

Peter Ord
Manager/Curator
Penticton Museum & Archives
785 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5E3
Direct Tel: (250) 490-2452
Office Tel: (250) 490-2451
Fax: (250) 490-2442
Email: peter.ord at penticton.ca<mailto:peter.ord at penticton.ca>

Operational assistance is provided by the BC Arts Council.


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