G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
John Thornton
October 11, 1921 - - December 22, 2022
Former Beaverton resident, John Arthur (Art) Thornton (1921-2022) was granted his angel wings on December 21st, 2022, passing peacefully in his sleep at Woods Park Retirement Home, located in Barrie Ontario. Born October 11th, 1921 in Hamilton Ontario, Art is survived by his children David and Patricia, his grandchildren Dennis, Fiona and Ryan, multiple great grandchildren and ...
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