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Honoured Heroes

Mr. Horowitz talks about how and why his regiment became the most decorated regiment of Canadian history and the only one that got an Irish decoration.

Father Wilheim

Mr. Horowitz talks about the Padre who comforted him after his radio operator's death and helped him face his own possible demise.

Taking Sicily

Mr. Horowitz talks about how (mostly how fast and relatively painlessly) the Allied forces took Sicily from the Germans and the Italians.

After Sicily

Mr. Horowitz talks about what happened when they left the island of Sicily for Italy (the continent). He describes the first few battles, German weapon superiority and how the terrain played to the German advantage.

Comparing Enemy Soldiers

Consequences of a Wound

Mr. Horowitz talks about what happened after he was wounded in Termoli: first sent to hospital, then bumped from country to country, having to leave his wife and daughter in England, returning to Canada, getting his wife back, his recovery and his discharge.

Helping After the War

Mr. Horowitz talks about moving back to England and working for Veterans Affairs there and then coming back to Canada but not wanting to work for Veterans Affairs here (to move on with his life).

Admiration for The British

Mr. Horowitz continues talking about how he admired the British. He also talks about Canada-England post war relations in a very humorous way.

Lest We Forget

Mr. Horowitz talks very wisely and philosophically about what we have, have not and should have learned from the war.

A Message to Today’s Youth

Mr. Horowitz advises today's youth on what they should get out of the war (the past) and how it is inextricably tied in to their future.

Remembering

Mr. Horowitz remembers his own involvement, how he would have done it again and tells us how to honour the fallen and their families and what we should remember on Remembrance Day.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19