The Many Faces of War - Category - Military
“In honour of our Canadian soldiers past and present.”
I would like to begin by introducing my latest work. In the latter months of 2009 the release
of my third self-published book "The Many Faces of War," became a reality. The book took
on a more serious nature as the topic itself was difficult to write about. Many hours of
research, gathering articles, letters, stories and photos from Canadian citizens held top
priority. The book commanded attention on a daily basis. Through its work it is hoped that the
reader understands how war effects all of us no matter what status we hold in life. As written
above the book is to give honour to our troops from past and present day wars. Also, it must
be noted that our fine soldiers have taken on a role of peacemakers in the past and we thank
them. Click on the book and you will be directed to the Siscan Virtual Bookstore.
Published 2009
As Veterans of the Royal Canadian Legions of various Ottawa, Ontario, Canadian Branches state, “It has been too long since the soldiers felt such pride from the public.” These words I hold dear to my heart. For these brave men and women they feel good about being remembered. When you purchase a book two dollars will be donated to the organization http://www.woundedwarriors.ca The monies will assist the soldiers and their families in dealing with the stress that comes upon their return home from tour.
Click on the book above and you will be directed to the Siscan Virtual Bookstore.
Here is a sample of what the reader may expect of the content material between the covers.
Grandpa’s Special Day Help us to help our soldiers and their familes
Dorothy Krusky adapt to daily living after being separated while on tour
of duty. Your purchase will help in the proceeds of
My Grandpa was a soldier monies raised toward medical/mental health care.
from a war long past Thank you/Merci!
the untold stories he hida shadow it did cast WE REMEMBER BECAUSE WE CARE.
when he heard of another kid
his future life it didn’t last. “No matter what road we take in life we must
respect the choice of another.”
My Grandpa called all soldiers
kids, “because they were so young”
to have their life taken away Memorial Page Click here to read the names of he was considered the lucky one those who died while on tour
horrors of war he lived each day during the war in Afghanistan.
My Grandpa thought about nightsin the bunkers the boys did share
his buddies crawled along trenches
they kept low and out of sight
he wrinkled his nose at the stench
as he recalled those long dark nights.
My Grandpa would take his medals
hold up each shiny army token
his old, gnarled hands they trembled
with not a single word spoken
On this day each year he assembled
the medals pinned in a row for all to see.
My Grandpa walked his head held highWar Veterans stood side by side
to see these elderly men so proud
made me want to open my arms wide
and yell thank you very loud
instead I stood in honour for those who died.
Copyright 2007©
All Rights Reserved – Dorothy Krusky.
Top Picture -The Ottawa Cemetary
Bottom Picture - The Ottawa Memorial
