Greetings from the HKVCA 80th Reunion Committee, following up with you on the Ottawa reunion.

Where do we begin! - We were so pleased that 208 people from across Canada registered for the reunion, and we were joined by an additional 20 people at the Gala event Saturday August 16th.

For those unable to attend, we are sorry you couldn’t make it, but please go to our website where you will find hundreds of pictures taken at the August 15th National War Memorial, the August 16th HKVCA Memorial Wall visit, the National War Museum lunch and special exhibit tours, and the August 16th Gala evening. Carol’s videos of the Norman Chief Memorial Dancers and more are all available on the HKVCA website, thanks to our webmaster Jim Trick.

The reunion atmosphere was electric, filled with joy, warmth and the satisfaction of sharing stories and renewing friendships with so many people. For some families, it was their first opportunity to learn about the involvement of their fathers, grandfathers and family members in the war in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945 and their experiences as POWs in Japan and Hong Kong.

People attending said they felt they were part of a big weekend with family.

Riel Drury and Ryan Jim, through their company “Our Storytellers”, recorded podcast interviews with families and individuals, capturing stories and history of their Hong Kong veteran. Please refer to YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts of “Our Storytellers “on November 8th to hear these interviews.

A highlight of the Reunion was the Friday 11:00 a.m. commemorative service at the National War Memorial honouring our Hong Kong Veterans, with about 400 people attending. It was well planned by Veterans Affairs in partnership with our President, Mike Babin and Reunion Committee member Ian Englehart. Our committee member from Winnipeg, Stephanie Mitchell, being bilingual, was an incredible MC, filling our hearts with pride.

Following lunch back at the Westin, the afternoon was filled with five well-attended breakout sessions between 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We received excellent feedback on the quality of the presentations. A guest at the Gander presentation was the 9-year-old Newfoundland dog, “Margaree”, who stole all our hearts. Thanks to Brad St. Croix, JP Bear, Tamara Favel, Sharon Parenteau, and Jonathon Reid for their excellent and informative presentations.

The Saturday visit to the HKVCA Memorial Wall, on a beautiful, warm day, was very special, providing an opportunity for families and special guests to share a private moment and shade their Veterans’ names on paper for a keepsake. More than forty wreaths and red carnations were laid in tribute to the Veterans.

After the Memorial Wall visit, we were served a delicious “box lunch” at the National War Museum theatre.

An incredible presentation by Tony Banham followed. Tony impressed everyone with his humour and knowledge of the Battle of Hong Kong. People then toured the special exhibits, designed to acknowledge the 80th Anniversary of the War in the Pacific.

Saturday evening got underway with a reception at 6:00 p.m. with canapes and a cash bar. Enjoyable music was provided by Alan Sandeman on guitar and Carrie Clermont on piano, singing a variety of songs from the past. The Gala Dinner started at 7:00 p.m. with MC Mike Babin, introducing sponsors and dignitaries.

A very special “HKVCA Leadership Award” was presented to Derrill Henderson for his dedication and commitment to HKVCA over many decades. Congratulations Derrill!

Our guest speaker, Mark Sakamoto, spoke with compassion about his grandfather Ralph MacLean, a Royal Rifle who was a POW in Japan, and how Ralph’s values and strengths have been guiding principles all of Mark’s life. The audience was very moved emotionally. As Mark was just about finished his moving presentation, the Parliamentary fireworks flashed across the windows behind him, making this an extraordinary magical moment. We could not have choregraphed it any better if we tried.

Throughout the reunion weekend, people had opportunities to walk through the Memorabilia room, which displayed pictures and artifacts collected and shared by so many families, to honour their family members.

The Chinese-Canadian community was well represented on the weekend, which was very gratifying to see. One member, Corinne Cook, presented a lovely handmade tribute to ‘C’ Force. A large group of Hong Kong ex-servicemen and members of the RHKR (The Volunteers) and their families travelled to Ottawa especially to attend and lay a wreath at Friday’s ceremony.

A big thanks to Randy Wing for doing a wonderful job in coordinating with families to bring their keepsakes, for all of us to share the history of our Veterans and the Battle of Hong Kong.

For this 80th Reunion, as a tribute to the Winnipeg Grenadier Elmer McKnight, a video was developed in August 2025 by well known Canadian trumpeter Kevin Turcotte, (grandson of Leonard Corrigan, WG), who with a couple of his colleagues, recorded a rendition of the song “I will Never Say Goodbye Again” a song Elmer composed while a POW. You can view this video on YouTube.

Edmund Wu and Glenn Miller, with displays, represented The Last Post Program which provides missing headstones free of charge for Veterans through Veterans Affairs.

Commemorative reunion merchandise was a big hit. We have a few items left, and we will provide information on how to access these items once all inventory is itemized.

The entire weekend proved to be a success because of the tireless and dedicated work done over a year and a half by the 80th Reunion Committee, representing regions right across Canada. Reunion committee members and helpers to be recognized include:

• HKVCA President Mike Babin
• Rita Flanagan Kuhn
• Ian Englehart
• Judi Denison
• Gail Angel
• Mitzi Ross
• Randy Wing, and Emma-Lee Wing, all from the Ontario Region
• Emmie Flanagan from the Atlantic Region
• Lucette Mailloux from the Quebec Region
• Carol Hadley, Stephanie Mitchell, Pam Heinrichs, Kathie and John Carlson from the Prairie Region
• Jim Trick from the B.C. Region
• Ex-officio members of the team were John Carlson, Mark Purcell and Julie Carver.

A special thank you to the many resource people who provided us with information and guidance along the way. The enthusiasm expressed by all gave the committee the momentum to make it a very special weekend for everyone.

To our HKVCA National Treasurer, Mark Purcell, our thanks for your assistance and financial accountability to our committee. Mark worked tirelessly on managing all the donations, registrations receipts, and expenses continuously received since our committee’s inception on October 5th, 2023.

A very special thank-you to our supporters, and our many member donors and sponsors, as without your generous support this reunion would not have been possible.

Highlights of the reunion were also covered with the well written summary provided by Richard Lawrence, with pictures highlighting the many events.

To conclude, it’s been a pleasure sharing with you through this newsletter, the activities of our 80th Anniversary Legacy of Remembrance Reunion weekend in Ottawa from August 14 to 17, 2025, which is now part of the Legacy of Remembrance in the history of HKVCA.

Take care and all the best to everyone!

Wow! What an experience! Our 80th Anniversary of V-J Day event in Ottawa was simply wonderful.

Over 200 people registered to attend three action-packed days full of learning, story exchanges and commemoration, a number well beyond our expectations.

For those of you who could not attend, you’ll find excellent descriptions of the event in this newsletter. But here are the highlights:

• 228 attendees.
• 5 educational presentations.
• 2 superb keynote speakers.
• 2 commemorative ceremonies, one of them livestreamed.
• Spotlight on Indigenous veterans of the Battle of Hong Kong.
• A gala evening featuring an exceptional Métis dance performance.
• Extensive opportunities for exchanges of stories and experiences.
• National press coverage (articles in Globe & Mail, Winnipeg Free Press and other dailies, Yahoo News, MSN News and more). 

Planning and executing the event was a mammoth undertaking, and I want to give special thanks to the members of our 80th Anniversary Organizing Committee (listed above) who spent over a year on it.

The theme of the weekend was “Legacy of Remembrance”, and our goal was to honour the sacrifices and stories of those who served in Hong Kong, to preserve their legacy for future generations and to strengthen the bonds of family, friendship and remembrance that unite us.

I believe we accomplished all of this, and more.

We could not have presented such an extensive program without the generous help of our sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors

Vivienne Poy

Métis Veterans Legacy Program

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Lundar, MB Royal Canadian Legion

Yorkton, SK Legion

Thank you to these organizations and individuals, and to all of you who sent donations!

King Charles

After his visit to Canada I wrote to King Charles to make him aware of our event. I received the following letter in reply, but too late to read out in Ottawa: His Majesty also recorded this video, which recognizes the entire conflict in Southeast Asia: Address by King Charles (video)

A Japanese-American woman, Kinue Tokudome, has been pursuing the goal of creating in Japan a permanent memorial to POWs who died during their internment in Japan. She organized a commemoration ceremony at the Yokohama Commonwealth War Cemetery on September 2. There are 137 Canadian members of ‘C ‘ Force buried there who would be recognized were a memorial to be built.

HKVCA Leadership Award

I was especially pleased to make a very special presentation at the Gala dinner in Ottawa (photo in lead article). Derrill Henderson was awarded the HKVCA Leadership Award for his very long and continuing involvement, first in the HKVA, and subsequently with the formation and operations of the HKVCA. He continues to be a very valuable counsellor to the Board and is eminently deserving of this recognition.

This was truly a weekend that will not be forgotten. The legacy of the Veterans of the Battle of Hong Kong lives on!

We will remember them.

Wow!

So much happened during our Commemorative Weekend! As the editor, how do I shoehorn the descriptions, memories and emotions into this edition of our newsletter? I’ve been overwhelmed with content, and so the challenge is to produce an edition that acts as an aide-memoire for both those who were fortunate enough to attend, and for those who want to get a true feeling for the experience.

First off, my apologies to those who contributed their reflections that were not used. All received were from the heart, and we've included more in this online edition as space was limited in our paper version.

War Memorial - Details and Sequence

For those who are curious about the participants and/or the sequence of events, we've provided a copy of the Veterans Affairs documentation (PDF).

Photos!

Thanks to our photographer, Richard Lawrence, we have photos! And videos! I’ve added links to various sources on our HKVCA home page and used some of the hundreds in this edition. Grab a coffee and browse. If you attended, you’ll find at least one photo featuring you.

Richard also wrote a heart-felt account of the Commemorative weekend, along with selected photos. Check it out.

Beyond the Call - Digital

Thanks to the generosity of author Burke Penny, we can now offer his book Beyond the Call in digital format, suitable for reading on all electronic devices. While this book is focused on the 33 members of the Royal Canadian Signals, it provides a detailed description of the battle and POW years, as well. Highly recommended!

Unbroken

From Marleen: I just watched a movie on Netflix called "Unbroken ". A true story. WW2 and the cruelty of the Japanese. 

It just reiterates the unspeakable hardships our prisoner-of-war soldiers must have endured.

From Mike: I saw this movie (and read the book it's based on) several years ago. The scenes of loading coal are exactly how my Dad described his slave labour in Camp 5B in Niigata, Japan.

Well, both the Indigenous Veterans Project and the “Legacy of Remembrance” 80th Anniversary Commemoration have ended, and they are intertwined, as are many things in this world.

After a few years and much work by a relatively small group of people, the Indigenous Veterans Project has concluded. The research shows that one tenth of ‘C’ Force members were Indigenous – 131 men to be exact. The majority were Red River Metis with the others being Cree, Anishinaabe, Dakota, Ojibway, or Mi’gmaq. There are 61 men whose ancestry we are unsure of, but hope to look into. This research project has had a far greater outcome than anticipated. Not only did it allow the HKVCA to recognize the Indigenous soldiers that took part in the Battle of Hong Kong, it has provided space in the HKVCA for their families to proudly claim their ancestry, helping to write these veterans back into a history that Indigenous peoples or their indigeneity were often erased from. The project assisted in renewing lost family and kinship ties, helping to strengthen community. I think all who attended the 80th Anniversary saw evidence of this.

The Anniversary provided for a gathering of family members of the Indigenous veterans that really brought the Project full circle. Many had never had an opportunity to honour their veteran(s) in this way. No event previously hosted by HKVCA has seen such a proud display of Indigenous identity, at both the commemorative services and at the Gala.

The weekend was filled with serendipitous moments. I like to think that our ancestors had a part in this. The Métis families that hadn’t seen each other for 30 years, and the ones who just met but felt like old friends – perhaps they were renewing kinship ties from long, long ago or renewing friendships that existed between the veterans. That was certainly done in one instance, where after reading about the friendship that existed between two Winnipeg Grenadiers, William Boulette and William Bell, Oliver Boulette (great nephew of William Boulette), met and shook hands with Marleen Bell (daughter in law of William Bell), saying “there, the guys are touching again through us”.

There was the sharing of stories and medicine, such as the homemade wreath made of sage and cedar, with a note saying, “medicines from home” (see photo). And sharing stories, whether through individual conversations or through workshops, is medicine for the heart and spirit. More than one of us had a moment that felt like a message from a loved one in the spirit world. Words brought to us from Shawn Nault, Manitoba Métis Federation Minister of Red River Métis Veterans, and from Justin Woodcock, Veterans Program Manager at Southern Chiefs Organization, honoured our veterans and families and touched our hearts. Wearing our ribbon skirts, Métis sashes, and beadwork at the commemorative ceremonies honoured our veterans and our Nations.

Nowhere was that pride more evident than at the Gala! We honoured and celebrated our veterans, our ancestors, our families, our friends (old and new), and our Nations and culture. And celebrate we did! The Norman Chief Memorial Dancers and musicians Oliver Boulette and Jerry McIvor showed us a Red River Métis good time – toe tapping, hand clapping, whooping, and cheering! And a beautiful tune written and played by Oliver for the veterans. This celebration felt like home for many of us and our hearts were bursting with pride and happiness to share our culture, music and dance. Heartfelt thanks to the musicians and dancers who did this for us. It was a new experience for many non-Indigenous people in attendance who we were happy and proud to share with.

The above is only a small bit of the special times. The best way to end this is with comments made by some of those who attended. My heart is full, and I will hold warm memories of the time together. With many thanks to the Métis Veterans Legacy Program and the Southern Chiefs Organization for providing funds allowing family members, workshop presenters, dancers, and musicians to attend.

“Having the opportunity to connect with others whose ancestors experienced the horror of war and to survive to leave a legacy in all of us! I met so many wonderful people, and some relatives too. For me the relationships made were my highlight. I have not learned any more about my father, but I am comforted to know he had good people around him pushing him to get home, even if it were not in the best circumstances. We are testament to his courage, strength, and perseverance to survive.”

“Knowledge of history, language, culture, and origin stories of those we live together with on Turtle Island, are important for a joyous, respectful, and honourable life. I have been to many HKVCA conventions. The Métis attendees contributed in so many ways to the weekend. I learned much, and I appreciate the Métis story more than I did, because now I know more about it. My deepest thanks."

The 80th Anniversary Experience

WOW!! I was so humbled to attend the numerous events, and to have the opportunity to meet all the Veterans’ family members, and to be given the honour to show them the film about Sgt Gander. A special treat was having Joan Fisher bring her 9 year old Newfoundland dog, Margaree, to stand in for Gander at the presentation telling Gander’s Story. Margaree was quite the photo-op for everyone wanting their picture taken with her.

Another treat was having two of the sons of the girl in the photo of Pal pulling the sled with three kids, Eileen Elms, in attendance to view the film along with telling tales about their Mother’s stories of Pal/Gander that she would tell them when they were growing up.

I was so pleased to be given the opportunity to show the film of Gander’s entire story.;

I have been asked to visit Calgary, to give my presentation to schools and to the Royal Canadian Legion. I also have the opportunity to visit Gander Newfoundland to give my presentation for their community this coming Remembrance Day.

My main purpose of my work over all these years is to tell Gander’s story, for people to learn the plight of him and ‘C’ Force at the Battle of Hong Kong and to keep their story alive.

I want to thank Kathie Carlson, her committee and the entire HKVCA Board for inviting me to the convention, it was such an honour!!!

I hope to see you all again and if anyone is interested in me giving a presentation in your local area, please feel free to call me at 623-879-9027, or to ask any questions!

Legacy of Remembrance proved to be an emotional experience, more so than we realized. Here are some comments and impressions from selected attendees. We were constrained by space in this paper version; so we've included more online. Thanks to all who contributed!

Celebrating Barry Mitchell

If you’ve been part of our HKVCA community for a while, you know that Barry Mitchell isn’t just any board member—he’s a long-time contributor and champion of our organization. For over 30 years, Barry’s dedication has touched countless lives, and his influence goes far beyond board meetings. Today, I’d like to thank him for his service (he recently retired from the board of directors & will continue as a prairie region treasurer and member at large extraordinaire) and I’m excited to share not only his story but also how his legacy continues with the next generation.

Barry’s connection to the HKVCA is deeply personal. As the son of a Hong Kong veteran, (William Vaughan Mitchell, lieutenant with the Winnipeg Grenadiers), Barry has carried his father’s legacy with pride and passion. His life’s work has been about honouring that history and ensuring that stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience are always remembered. As the son of a soldier who died in battle, the HKVCA has always been a source of community and camaraderie that has helped him navigate this part of his own story. From quietly supporting events to rolling up his sleeves for big initiatives, Barry has always been there, making sure our mission shines bright.

His many contributions speak for themselves. Barry’s most recent achievements include being honored with the King Charles Medal of Coronation—a testament to his long-standing service and dedication. He was also instrumental in raising funds for the Hong Kong veterans memorial wall, a landmark tribute that stands as a heartfelt reminder of our heritage. Not only has he served as our national treasurer and prairie region treasurer, but he’s also the friendly face behind Barry’s Emporium, the go-to vendor for authentic HK goods and merchandise. And whether it’s laying a wreath at our Remembrance Day ceremonies, or diligently working through membership dues collection and reminders - the big stuff and the small stuff is always handled with intention, pride, and commitment.

And here’s a touching family twist to the story: I, his daughter, now proudly serve on the board and consider the HKVCA one of the many gifts my Dad has given me. Our family’s legacy is alive through every board meeting and community event. Barry’s sons and grandchildren often join in, attending events and supporting the work he has championed for years. His son Grant helped with the stamp design we made a few years back, and his eldest son Vaughan (named after our grandfather) has even been a memorable speaker at one of our local VJ Day events. For us, it’s a tradition of service, community, and love that continues to inspire us all.

In sharing this with you, I genuinely hope that this inspires you to reach out to your family members and extend the invitation to participate in the ongoing legacy of the HKVCA. Because we all have something to contribute. And let it be known that the memories we make, and the effect we have are not only priceless, but have a ripple effect that goes far beyond the immediate impact. 

As we look back on Barry’s amazing journey and the many lives and projects that he’s touched, we can’t help but feel grateful. His quiet leadership, unwavering commitment, and personal touch have made HKVCA a better community. Thank you, Dad, for showing us that legacy is built one kind act at a time. Here’s to the past, present, and future of our HK family!

ANAVETS 26

There has been a spurt of activity to report about here on the west coast.  I suspect the willingness to commemorate the milestone 80th Anniversary of VJ Day coming up had a bit to do with this. 

The very fine ANAVETS Unit 26 facility located in Vancouver south is the first unit of their large organization to install an HKVCA plaque in British Columbia. 

Whatever the impetus, their unit President Cris Da Silva stepped up and organized an afternoon to remember. After careful consideration of the wall location, colour scheme and maximum exposure to their patrons, Cris chose to mount our horizontal version of the plaque.

Our own HKVCA member Edmund Wu, who was already familiar with ANAVETS protocol, took on the MC role and introduced their executive and guest speakers. Some thirty or so patrons showed up in uniform and witnessed the very formal unveiling of the plaque and lent their hearty applause to the moment.

I was pleased to finally meet in person Vancouver HKVCA members Jim Laidlaw and Phil Mondor who were also in attendance. The following week I was interviewed about this installation by the editor of the ANAVETS’ well circulated national publication “ Shoulder to Shoulder “. I will post a link to that when it's published in early September. 

Again we thank Cris Da Silva and the executive council for their genuine heartfelt support and making it a truly memorable commemorative event.

RCL Br 88

Kathy Gallagher, Branch Administrator for Royal Canadian Legion 88 in Maple Ridge, has requested an HKVCA plaque for their location. The plaque installation is in remembrance of the four HK Veterans who resided close by and are buried in their local cemetery. Lillian Randall, our researcher, has indicated that the following HK veterans are buried there: Ernest Whitfield (1921-1987), Claude Corbett (1919-2011), Ernest McFarland (1917-1993), Woodburn Burton (1921-1992). We Will Remember Them.

Fortunately for us, Beverly Campbell, daughter of HK Veteran Horace Gerry Gerrard, lives in beautiful Maple Ridge. Beverly has volunteered to make an appearance at the handover and thank the Legion executive personally.

Family of these men and HKVCA members are invited to drop in and say hello on Sunday October 19th, 11:00am, 12101 – 224th Street, Maple Ridge, BC.

Kites for Peace

In true BC fashion Donna Twemlow, events co-ordinator for Veterans Affairs Canada, organized an 80th VJ Day Anniversary event on the beach promoted and advertised as “Kites for Peace”.

BC Region HKVCA was invited to host a display tent and provide speakers to represent our association and our veterans.

Vancouver resident member Debbie Jiang along with Cameron Wood, son of HK veteran Leonard Wood,  and Noreen Cambon, daughter of HK veteran Kenneth Cambon, answered the invitation. As I was still attending the Ottawa convention at the time I was beyond grateful. They stepped up and made themselves available to represent our organization and of course speak about our veterans and what the 80th anniversary means to them. 

The following is an excerpt from Cameron's report and what the day's theme meant to him, in his words:

Well said indeed Cameron. Many thanks again to Debbie and Noreen as well for bringing your own family stories to this notable west coast event.

Connections

I must say the Ottawa convention exceeded all expectations and it will be remembered fondly for many reasons by all who were fortunate to attend given the impending strike notice by Air Canada employees. 

It was gratifying to see familiar BC names like Jim and Anne Trick from Victoria and Vancouver residents Phil Mondor and Edmund Wu also in attendance. Edmund took the opportunity to host a table and display of the Last Post Fund organization.

My own personal recollection of that special weekend was connecting with people whose family names I had seen in my dad's photo albums. 

An unforgettable connection started in Vancouver and continued to surprise in Ottawa. When I contacted the aforementioned Cameron about hosting the Vancouver beach tent we chatted about our fathers and where they were 80 plus years ago. When Cameron said his father was in Sendai 2,  I quickly sent him the POW group photo. Turns out his dad, Sgt Leonard Wood, was seated next to my own dad!  I'd like to think that was a special 80th anniversary message from beyond. So, carry forward to the convention and a similar happening when I recognized a surname on a gentleman's name tag next to me. This was Brent Ladds, the son of William Ladds, who was seated in the front row below my dad in that well known Royal Rifles Sendai 2 group photo. (my dad is the one with an X on his chest)

I'm confident in saying that many folks who attended the convention made similar family to veteran connections that will stay with them for a long time to come.

Whether it's a new introduction or a renewed connection to the Hong Kong Veteran family from long ago the result is always the same. Joy and pride that our veterans are not forgotten and that people delight in exchanging memories of their loved ones.

 To all I wish you great reminisces and epic story telling of the past 80 years and the very best for a beautiful fall season.

Barbara Drew- Winston Cunningham CDC- was pleased with how the 80th gathering turned out in Ottawa. Like a big family reunion meeting with people, you have come to know over the years that it was very special. And then lots of memories.

Donna Drimmie- Victor Oliver Fehr RRC- is concerned about a possible mail strike. She keeps a list of family members that she sends cards to on special occasions. Her two sisters attended the Ottawa gathering.

Barry Fair- John Grey Fair RRC- has heard reports of the audio library of veterans’ voices and their families available at the Canadian War Museum and wants us to know this is available.

Gloria Fortune- Herbert Fortune WG- Vicky Hedelius, daughter, says Gloria is doing very well at 97. She has improved since spring and is anxious to get out in the good weather.

Esther Jane Geraghty- Donald Geraghty RRC- doing well after her 90th birthday party. Looking forward to the newsletter with 80th anniversary and memory of Hong Kong information.

Cara Worthington- Bert Worthington- had a trip to California for her grandson’s graduation but wants her next excursion to celebrate her 90 ???th birthday

Susan Ewing- Ken Ewing RRC- was at the Hong Kong Wall during the reunion and was glad to see so many people there. She is feeling well apart from the usual aches and pains.

Grace Thornton-Howard E Thornton WG- home from hospital after her fall and walking around again. She reminds everyone she is Scottish and doesn’t give up.

On Sunday, August 17th, 2025, the Remember November 11th Association held their VJ Day Celebration in Remembrance Gardens, London. Regardless of the extreme heat that day, it was well attended with representatives from the 1st CAV, Peacekeepers, 1st Hassars and speakers, Debbie Legg and Sean Wilson. We will never forget the sacrifices they made for our Freedom. In remembrance of my Father, RRC Private Lawrence Ross, his 2 Brothers and all Canadians who fought in Japan, the "Ross" family donated this stone in Remembrance of their Valour. We will never forget.

Gravestone Markers

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