The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Encore - Remembering Remembrance Day
Nov 11, 2025
This heartfelt program explores personal stories shared by listeners, recalling their families' military service and sacrifices. Women in wartime roles and the legacy of Bomber Command are highlighted alongside moving memories from naval service and historic ship discoveries. Callers reflect on multigenerational service, PTSD struggles, and poignant private rituals for remembrance. Vivid accounts of liberation parades and battlefield tours enrich the discussions, while themes of generational trauma and changing perspectives provide a compelling look at honoring those who served.
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From Outsider To Devoted Participant
- Reverend Diane Rollert described immigrating from the U.S. and learning to value Canada's Remembrance Day ceremonies over 18 years.
- She cried each year as World War II veterans' ranks dwindled, showing deep communal grief and respect.
Lancaster Airmen's Extraordinary Risks
- Dave Cole recalled friend Jim Henderson who flew 64 Lancaster missions and survived being shot down five times.
- He shared grim bomber-command survival stats to highlight the extreme risk airmen faced.
From Naval Service To Maritime Discovery
- Pamela McDermott remembered her uncle Captain Archie Hodge, a Royal Navy veteran who later captained a Canadian research vessel.
- His ship helped locate the 1812 warships Hamilton and Scourge in Lake Ontario in 1973.
