Commemorating Vimy Ridge
Way in the distance past the old railroad bridge I spotted the townhall tower from a unique viewpoint that haven't seen anyone else in town post.
Shooting at my full 400mm, it wasn't until I got home that I discovered that the flag was flying at half mast.
I then discovered that it was to commemorate the battle of Vimy Ridge.
One hundred and five years ago, from April 09 to 12, Canadian soldiers succeeded in driving the Germans into retreat, but 3,598 of our men lost their lives and 7,004 more were wounded.
Sue's grandad fought at Vimy and lived until he was 105. He did get back for a commemoration when he was around 95 to 100 years old.
© AnvilcloudPhotography
Commemorating Vimy Ridge
Way in the distance past the old railroad bridge I spotted the townhall tower from a unique viewpoint that haven't seen anyone else in town post.
Shooting at my full 400mm, it wasn't until I got home that I discovered that the flag was flying at half mast.
I then discovered that it was to commemorate the battle of Vimy Ridge.
One hundred and five years ago, from April 09 to 12, Canadian soldiers succeeded in driving the Germans into retreat, but 3,598 of our men lost their lives and 7,004 more were wounded.
Sue's grandad fought at Vimy and lived until he was 105. He did get back for a commemoration when he was around 95 to 100 years old.
© AnvilcloudPhotography