This photo was inspired by Yousuf Karsh, master photographer of the 20th century. His original photo titled “Humanity” was taken in the early 30’s before he became famous. Karsh used this photo for his personal Christmas Cards. The Art Gallery of Ontario has an original of this photo in their collection.
Just minutes before 11am, to the north around Mons, the 25-year-old Canadian Private George Lawrence Price was on the trail of retreating German soldiers.
It was street fighting. Pte Price had just entered a cottage as the Germans left through the back. On emerging into the street he was struck by the bullet which killed him.
But Pte Price’s death at 10.58
PRIVATE GEORGE LAWRENCE PRICE, #256265
– Born Dec. 15, 1892 in Kings County, Nova Scotia
– Moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan as a young man to work on the fall harvest
– Enlisted in the 210th Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force on Oct. 15, 1917 and received basic training in Regina before he was posted overseas
– Transferred to the 15th Canadian Reserve Battalion on Feb. 6, 1918 and to the 28th Canadian Infantry Battalion May 1, 1918
– He was gassed on Sept. 8, 1918 in the Canal-du-Nord area, sent for treatment then returned to his unit on Sept. 26, 1918
– Killed in action 10:58, Nov. 11, 1918, the last Allied forces fatality of the First World War
– Buried at the St. Symphorien Military Cemetery in Belgium
– Posthumously awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Meda
Roses of Picardy sung by John McCormack
Ice Wine Festival at Inniskillen
The Niagara Icewine Festival is:
January 11 – 13
January 18 – 20 (RV show weekend)
January 25 – 27 ( preferred )
My preferred weekend is the third weekend 25-27
Discovery 8 Event passes can be purchased online or at any participating event venue. Each 8 Event pass is $45.00 Remember each event token can be shared effectively getting double for your money.
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Tower rooms are 2 Queens or 1 King |
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