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Front line Korean War veteran shares war experiences
by Cassie Kushniruk “When you're overseas at the front lines mountains. “I can hardly go up a step now,”
there's no good, and that's where I was in he mentioned.
From 1950-1953, over 26,000 brave Korea,” Waddell began, recalling his Following the war, Canadian troops
Canadians served on land, at sea, and in air memories and experiences during the war. remained for three years as military
during the Korean War, honouring Canada's 516 Canadians died, 312 of which were from observers.
longstanding tradition of defending peace combat. “I had some good times too,” Waddell said.
and freedom around the world. One troubling experience Waddell “I went back the second time and stayed in
Veteran Dave Waddell of the Princess remembered was during a night patrol in the Japan and that was pretty good. I stayed in
Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) is rice patties, “Planes were flying over Tokyo for a year and there were only two or
one of the many courageous Canadians who shooting at us, but the 'enemy' was the three Canadians there.”
put his life on the line during this time, and Americans. They must have made a mistake In the end, Waddell is proud to have served
who lives to tell his story. in where we were supposed to be or his country and be a part of Canada's time-
Waddell decided to enlist in the Korean something.” honoured tradition of global freedom and
War in 1950 due to the lack of work and the Waddell also recalled having to carry 80lbs peacekeeping.
need to support his large family of 12. on his back while running up and down the
E
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Front line Korean War veteran shares war experiences
by Cassie Kushniruk “When you're overseas at the front lines mountains. “I can hardly go up a step now,”
there's no good, and that's where I was in he mentioned.
From 1950-1953, over 26,000 brave Korea,” Waddell began, recalling his Following the war, Canadian troops
Canadians served on land, at sea, and in air memories and experiences during the war. remained for three years as military
during the Korean War, honouring Canada's 516 Canadians died, 312 of which were from observers.
longstanding tradition of defending peace combat. “I had some good times too,” Waddell said.
and freedom around the world. One troubling experience Waddell “I went back the second time and stayed in
Veteran Dave Waddell of the Princess remembered was during a night patrol in the Japan and that was pretty good. I stayed in
Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) is rice patties, “Planes were flying over Tokyo for a year and there were only two or
one of the many courageous Canadians who shooting at us, but the 'enemy' was the three Canadians there.”
put his life on the line during this time, and Americans. They must have made a mistake In the end, Waddell is proud to have served
who lives to tell his story. in where we were supposed to be or his country and be a part of Canada's time-
Waddell decided to enlist in the Korean something.” honoured tradition of global freedom and
War in 1950 due to the lack of work and the Waddell also recalled having to carry 80lbs peacekeeping.
need to support his large family of 12. on his back while running up and down the
E
Edson Golf Clubdson Golf Club
MEMBERSHIP SALE!
2020 MEMBERSHIP RATES NEW MEMBERS!
Adult $1,250 Purchase your 2020 Membership before Dec 20th
and receive 10% off the 2020 membership rates
Spouse $1,060
RETURNING MEMBERS!
Senior (over 65) $ 870 Purchase your 2020 Membership before Dec 20th
Student (18 - 24) $ 400 and receive 15% off the 2020 membership rates
Youth (under 17) $ 150 AND ...
Family $2,300 Returning Members who recruit a new 2020 Member
will receive 20% off the 2020 membership rates
AND ...
Check out our website for details For each additional New 2020 Member recruited
www.edsongolfclub.com Receive a $50 credit in the Proshop!
END OF SEASON SPECIALS ON NOW!
Purchase or renew your 2020 Membership before December 20, 2019
and enter to win a 2020 Yearly Cart Pass
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
- 7 day advance tee booking - Golf Canada Membership - Free entry to Club Championship
- Online Members booking - Discounted entry to Club Events - 10% Discount on Proshop Purchases
- Discounted Green Fees at neighboring golf clubs
Proshop Hours (until Dec. 1st) Christmas Proshop Hours (Dec 2 to Dec 20)
Monday to Thursday 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm
Proshop Phone: 780-723-7191
Sign up for our Newsletter to receive information about the Club
www.edsongolfclub.com
Members Information Open House Session:
Monday, November 18 at 7 p.m. Edson Lions Hall
