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July 9, 2012: Ottawa
Some of my neighbors have probably wondered why, for the past four months, they’ve seen me trudging through the Rockcliffe Park neighborhood at the crack of dawn, wearing combat boots and carrying a...
View ArticleJuly 10, 2012: Training for Nijmegen
Having foolishly agreed to go on the Nijmegen March I decided I had better train for it. Now, 773 kilometers later I am pronouncing myself ready. I hope. I started last March as the snows melted going...
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July 11, 2012: Nijmegen March Send-Off Ceremony
Today I went to the send off ceremony at the War Museum for the Ottawa contingent that is going to Nijmegen. I had on a suit. The rest of the marchers were there in their uniforms and combat boots. The...
View ArticleJuly 12, 2012: Trenton
The day has finally arrived. Finished packing this morning. Learned just how many pairs of boots and how much tape will fit in one suitcase. Then we took the three hour drive to Trenton to meet up with...
View ArticleJuly 14, 2012: Vimy Ridge, France
We landed last night in Lille, France with fireworks going off in the sky all around us. I thought it was for us, until someone reminded me it was Bastille Day. It was still a nice welcome. Today we...
View ArticleJuly 17, 2012: Nijmegen March, Day One
Today was the first day of the march, but I want to tell you about the night before. Headed for bed, I passed a woman from the Canadian forces. She was standing outside in the rain and mud polishing...
View ArticleJuly 2012: Ambassador Jacobson @ Nijmegen on Twitter
(Note: While Ambassador Jacobson is taking part in the Nijmegen March, he’ll be Tweeting about his experiences. Follow the Embassy on Twitter to see what he’s doing, and watch this post for all his...
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