Uxbridge History And Heritage - "Breaking The Silence"
With Remembrance Day approaching The Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society is presenting a timely opportunity to spend some time with local author, teacher, journalist and broadcaster Ted Barris as he discusses his book "Breaking The Silence" Just one of several non fiction books he has authored which deal with Canadians and the part they have played in global and regional conflicts in places such as Europe, Korea and Afghanistan.
From the Great Wars to Afghanistan few veterans talk about their war time experiences. Barris has begun to break that silence and talk about the men and women who have served, some giving a little some giving it all, to help preserve our freedoms and way of life. Material for "Breaking The Silence" is based on interviews with nearly 3,000 veterans over the years who have shared their memories in interviews with Barris.
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Uxbridge Historical Society Presents TED BARRIS 7:00 pm Wed Nov 3 In The Museum School House What better venue for a professor in journalism to speak about his book "Breaking The Silence" than the Museum School House ... visible behind the sign Refreshments Donations Appreciated Breaking the Silence The cover picture on the book is that of Master Cpl Chris deBeaupre shortly after losing four of his fellow soldiers in Afghanistan |
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Ted Barris Resides in Uxbridge and is a contributing columnist 'The Barris Beat" in the Uxbridge Cosmos
Some of his other books are:
- Deadlock in Korea: Canadians at War, 1950-1953
- Victory at Vimy, Canada Comes of Age: April 9-12, 1917
- Behind the Glory, Canada's Role in the Allied Air War
- Days of Victory, Canadians Remember 1939-1945
- Juno, Canadians at D-Day, June 6, 1944
Lest We Forget
"To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high."
from the poem
In Flanders fields.
- Lt.-Col. John McCrae -
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