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Veterans remember disastrous raid on DieppeMichelle Macafee Canadian Press November 01, 2005 First Nation veterans Len Desjarlais, left, from Victoria, B.C. and Daisa Nebenionquit from Naughton, Ont. visit the Canadian War Cemetery in Dieppe, France on Monday. (CP/Andrew Vaughan) DIEPPE, France -- An impromptu visit to the site of the Allies' disastrous raid on Dieppe in 1942 brought back vivid memories Monday for some aboriginal veterans who later helped liberate the port town. The veterans, who are taking part in a spiritual journey to commemorate the aboriginal contribution to both the First and Second World Wars, say avenging the loss...

Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should feel...

Lord, Keep our Troops forever in your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. God Bless America...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members...