Mr. Speaker, it is important that Canadians pay tribute to the countless men and women who left behind homes and families to serve the cause of freedom in the face of unimaginable odds. Cumberland—Colchester has been home to many Canadians who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Ivan Lee Crowe was born near Stewiacke and landed on Juno Beach during D-Day with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. On June 7, 1944, he was murdered along with 10 other Canadian prisoners by Hitler's 12th SS division at the Ardenne Abbey; it was a despicable war crime that still resonates today. He was 21 years old.
Daniel McMasters grew up on Young Street in Truro. He served in the legendary First Special Service Force during the liberation of Italy and was only 20 years old when he gave his life on May 28, 1944, near Anzio.
I also want to pay a very special tribute to Lloyd Coady, a cherished member of our community and a proud veteran of the Second World War, who will celebrate his 100th birthday and is still going strong. God bless Lloyd for all he has done.
Lest we forget.