Category Archives: commemoration

Eulogy for Bill Parenteau

This eulogy was delivered by Bill’s sister, Kerry Pascetta. I am Bill’s sister. Because I am Bill’s sister, I am apologizing in advance to the historians in the room. This eulogy will not be delivered in chronological order, some dates will be omitted, and there may be … Continue reading

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Location, Location, Location: The Story of Saint John’s War Memorial

by Thomas Littlewood In 1922, the Municipal Chapter of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire in Saint John, New Brunswick held a meeting to organize a memorial to honour the city’s war dead. The public supported the … Continue reading

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