Jackie Humble never met her father.
An Ontario man, Jack Tyo was overseas during the First World War when she was born and never made it home. He was killed in September 1918 during a bombing raid.
Humble died two years ago but was keen on finding out more about her father and on her deathbed, requested to have a photo of him and her mother by her side.
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The exhibit is presented alongside various displays from 20 different military museums, local archives and community groups.
Ashton Armoury brings its military vehicles, the Colwood WomenB次元官网网址檚 Institute shares stories about women on the homefront during the war and the BC Aviation Museum and Maritime Museum of BC will be on hand.
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She said an event this large has not been held at Fort Rodd Hill for quite some time, and this year will also mark the 100th anniversary since the Armistice was signed for the First World War.
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In honour of the 100 years, Fort Rodd Hill will be participating in a nation-wide event on Nov. 11, Remembrance Day. The event, organized by the Royal Canadian Legion, is called Bells of Peace. Starting in Newfoundland, a bell will ring 100 times to emulate the moment when church bells tolled throughout Europe to mark the end of the war.
Communities across Canada will then follow suit, with the final tolls coming from Fort Rodd Hill at sunset.
Humble said there will be a small ceremony with a plaque put in place to commemorate General Sir Arthur Currie as well as a gun salute from the Fifth Field Artillery Regiment before the bell is rung.
The Armistice 100 event is at Fort Rodd Hill on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., while the Bells of Peace event takes place on Nov. 11 at sunset. Both events are open to the public.
shalu.mehta@goldstreamgazette.com
