Juno Beach

Here at Juno Beach Park, you can see how different the beach is compared to Dieppe.

The weather was pretty windy & I snapped a few shots in between the rain.

Omaha beach

Here I am on Omaha Beach.
Yes Emily... They're racing horses up the beach. Cool, I love France, & the foods not bad either.

The High Ground

A view from the German strong point.

The Beach

Hard to imagine trying go get up this beach (it was hard working without all the gear). It would have been a slaughter.

Dieppe's 65th Anniversary

Well I was at Dieppe they were celebrating the 65th anniversary. It wasn't planed that way it just worked out well. Here is a french band playing near the front of the parade.

Givenchy Road Canadian Cemetery

Looking up at the Vimy monument from the smaller & often over looked Givenchy Road Canadian Cemetery. All 22 solder burried here died in a mine explosion.

No. 2 Canadain Cemetery

Vimy Ridge

Well... here I am again at Vimy. Wow twice in one year, how fortunate. There have been a few changes since I was here in April. Leaves on the trees, sheep on the lawn, & a third flag pole. I guess good things come in 3s.

Mother of Canada, watches over the grave of the unknown solder.

Beaumont-Hamel, Caribou

At Beaumont-Hamel, the Newfoundland Memorial stands. This site offers a realistic & moving view of the battlefield. With remarkably well-preserved trench systems, the 51st Highland Division Monument (need to go again to see it), the "Danger Tree"; the halfway point in no mans land, and of course the mound with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment's emblem figure of the "Caribou". An information centre completes the visit with a reconstruction of a Newfoundland interior, information panels & a guided tour.

Beaumont-Hamel, Sheep

Sheep mowing the lawn at Beaumont-Hamel. It would be tricky with all the undulating ground without them.

Beaumont-Hamel

Here you see me at the forward British trench line at Beaumont-Hamel. All I need is a moustache & I'd look like my dad.

Ulster Tower

The is an exact replica of the Ulster Tower found near the city of Belfast on the training camp of the 36th Division. On 1 July this Div was caught between artillery fire from German & British guns.

Tea Time on La Somme

Here... I'm having the only "good" cup of tea in France. At the café/ gift shop behind the Ulster Tower, owned & operated by a nice Irish couple.

Franco-British Memorial, Thiepval

This memorial is visible for many km & stands 45m high. Its 16 pillars bear the names of 73,367 men, the "Missing of the Somme" who died in the battle of the Somme & have no known grave. In behind is a cemetery with both French & British graves. In the back right hand corner, you will find 2 lonely Canadian graves.

Poppie Field

Here is a poppie field in northern France. The bus made a quick stop for a couple of "Officers" to get out & snap a few photos for the group. I got off to take my own. Bad Graham, Bad!

Hostle in Arras

Here is me in the third floor window at the hostle in Arras. We got here a little late, it was at little tricky to find. The quarters were a little cramped, 3 bunk beds to a broom closet. But the place was clean & quiet. It was nice to bed down it was a long trip.

I made this!!

Ultrasound week 7... Ain't "IT" cute?

Vimy

The following are a few stop & make you think pictures or intresting ones, that I've taken in the last couple of days. I don't have a lot of time to write about them. just pause & reflect while viewing them. Will publishs more soon.
Cheers Graham

Train Station in Viny

Good Job VAC!! Last time I checked your site (a month ago) you said that you could catch the train to Vimy. I wonder how accurate the info is about renting a bike & riding to the Monument... I consider myself in fairly good shape & I'd have a hard time riding to the Monument. Good Luck Vets.

Vimy Grave Yard 2

Sun Set Ceremony

Sun Set Ceremony

Sun Set Ceremony

Sun Set Ceremony

Another Hard Day at the Office!!

Here's me driving a 700 series BMW, on the A1, between Arras & Lille, France. This happend just before someone else put 50 euros worth of gas in it, upon my return. What a shame!!

In between cross loading trucks(twice) & unloading them loading them back up & unloading them again, I got a chance to snaps some photos today. Hopefully I'll get more time later for more shots. This ones taken at the front gate to the site with the monument in the back ground. I'd like to thank the wind for co-operating. I apoligize if there is any spelling mistakes. Spell check right now is only in french. Cheers Graham

Here's the ride I got to drive from Geilekurchen (Ger) to Lille(Fra) though Holland & Belguim. 6 speed Mercedes. Not my prefered choice but it will do.

I didn't want anyone to forget our past.

Remembrance Day 2006

Saj, myself & Keith, before heading out for another Remembrance Day Parade. My how over the years our careers have taken a different path. I meet these two, while bartending there QL2 course party. Saj, now a SAR Tech in Comox, after a stint with the Strats. Keith still a Fusilier & a Metro Regional Police Officer. And myself... Tfc Tech in Petawawa.

Octoberfest

I know it's been awhile since I've updated this... And yes this pic is a dated pic. However here is my cousins, little sister & myself on the last night of Oktoberfest 2006. Absent are Adam (trouble getting there on time), and Jenna (had to leave early). Bummer you guys missed the night of fun. Jenna thanks for showing me how to Polka.