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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Growing Up On Military Bases
- Janet Roach grew up on military bases and learned service meaning through marching to cenotaphs in groups across ages.
- Early exposure shaped her understanding of duty and willingness to serve when called.
Parallels Between War-Time And Pandemic Parenting
- Jamie Rothenberger compared wartime mothering anxieties to COVID-era parenting, admiring her granny's resilience from Poland's occupation.
- She draws inspiration from that resilience for facing modern uncertainty.
Kandahar Deployment Memories
- Clark Sullos spent a year in Kandahar with Canadian forces and remembers the diverse team and shared efforts in difficult conditions.
- He values the comradeship and mission focus from that deployment.
