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January 2015 ANAF Unit #68 “The Friendly Club” Volume 206 THE BUZZ and liberated our country. My father was then sent to Indonesia, a Dutch colony at YOUR the time, who were fighting for PRESIDENT’S their Independence, and he did not return REPORT for 4 years. I was 5 years old when we were finally re-united. "HAPPY 2015" Comrades! After the war ended my dad said "Canada is where we are going" so in 1951 we arrived in Quebec City and moved to It is no coincidence that when you get this Niagara Falls, Ontario, where my 93 year month’s Buzz I will have celebrated my old mother still resides. 70th birthday. It has also been 70 years since World War II. Therefore I thought I Today in Holland, school children age 6, would share a true personal story. I was are assigned a gravestone at a Canadian born, January 7, 1945 in Holland. I was Cemetery. They must learn all they can born 6 weeks pre-mature, weighing only 2 about the soldiers name on the grave and lbs 8 ozs. Since it was only 6 months after clean and look after their soldier's grave D-Day, a lot of people think that the war until they leave elementary school ended in 1945 but believe me it did not. and then another 6 year old is given the task. This remembrance and respect will As the Germans knew they were losing the go on forever. war in Europe they were extremely cruel; there was no food, water or any utilities The Dutch people will never forget the and my father, who was a Lieutenant in the contribution and sacrifices made by our Dutch army, had to go underground. He veterans and now you know why I march hid under the floor boards each day to in the parades and proudly carry the avoid being shot by the Nazis as my Canadian Flag, and how extremely proud I mother struggled to feed me. Each night am to be elected for my 8th consecutive the bombs fell in our city and my dad term as President of East Vancouver Unit would place me in a small bag and hang #68. This is my way of saying "Thank You me from a hook under the stair well, as Canada" that was the strongest part of our apartment. Eventually our street and home Fraternally, were completely destroyed but by the Bob Rietveld grace of God we survived until the President A.N.A.F. Unit #68 Canadian soldiers and their allies came 2 THE BUZZ PROVINCIAL COLOUR VETERAN’S AFFAIRS GUARD REPORT REPORT Comrades. Comrades, I received a letter December 18, 2014 from My apologies if anyone was offended with Mr. Robert MacDonald of Veterans Affairs my December Colour Guard report. The Canada. statement referring to the dedication required by the officers was not intended I wish to share this letter for all those Units for any one person. It was simply a and individuals who supported my fund reminder that if you accept an executive raising efforts on behalf of Wounded position then be prepared to give it 110%. Warriors in Canada who help Veterans with P.T.S.D. Together we sent $2,000.00 It is getting harder every year to find and again my personal Thank You. dedicated comrades as the veterans who participated in the Colour Guard have Dear Mr. Rietveld pretty well all passed away, and we are now mostly all non-military volunteers. Thank you for helping us pay tribute to Canada's Veterans. In 2014 four long time comrades gave their resignations for various personal reasons Reflecting back we would like to thank you and we desperately need new recruits. We for your dedication and support during Veterans week and throughout 2014. currently have only 8 flag carriers. Although our membership list contains 15 Your commitment to remembrance and comrades, most are unable to march. support for commemorative events and activities is very much appreciated. As a result Only 4 B.C. units have representatives on of your effort, communities across Western the Colour Guard-- Units #68, 26, 284 and Canada commemorated and honoured the 280 while there are 19 units in B.C. so for sacrifices of Canadian Veterans in so this organization to continue more units many meaningful ways. need to respond. Remembering all our Veterans have done Our election of officers has been during times of war, military conflict and postponed until January 17, 2015, so I can peace helps us to better understand our not report our new officers until next nations history and its future. issue. As we we move forward in 2015, we look forward to your continued dedication. Fraternally, Bob Rietveld We wish you the very best of the season. Past Color Sergeant Mr. Robert Mac Donald. Pamela Shaw Keith Black. Always Smile . Life isn’t always full of reasons to smile, Respectfully submitted in honour of Roy but your smile itself is a reason for others Blair. to smile too. Fraternally, Bob Rietveld 3 THE BUZZ ANAF INSTALLATION SAD NEWS . INSTALLATION OF PRESIDENTS and Joey Kimoff passed away Sunday January EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF UNIT #68 4, 2015 at age 68. Joey was a younger brother to John and Ann Kimoff and an AND UNIT #100 on Saturday, January uncle to our executive member Sandy 17h at 1:30 pm at the 100 Club. Greenfield. Everyone is welcome. Please come out to show your support for Joey joined Unit #68 in 1986 and although these executives. he lived in Edmonton renewed his membership every year. Our condolences TOGETHER WE STAND go his family. SHOULDER TO SHOULDER Fraternaly Bob Rietveld ANAF UNIT #68 President Unit #68 MEMBERSHIP . WHAT A GREAT SIGN!!!!! The membership chair for Unit #68 is our unit secretary - Jan Holt – please renew for the year 2015 as soon as possible so you may continue receiving all of the wonderful benefits membership accords. All cards and membership requirements will be done by Jan with a huge thank you from our executive. PLEASE REMEMBER . We need ‘YOU’, and your continued support as loyal and dedicated Members. An active membership makes for an active club! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Unit #68 JANUARY Celebrants! A FABULOUS QUOTE TO PONDER . “Show respect even to people who don’t deserve it; not as a reflection of their character, Virginia Overholt Bob Rietveld but as a reflection of yours.” Happy Birthday to Virginia and Bob!!! Enjoy! Enjoy! Dave Willis 4 THE BUZZ IN PRAISE OF WOMEN!!!! Yes, we praise women over 60 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's In case you missed it on 60 Minutes, this is not reciprocal. what Andy Rooney thought about women over 60. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman over 60, there is a bald, paunchy 60 Minutes Correspondent Andy Rooney relic in yellow pants making a fool of (CBS) Andrew Aitken "Andy" Rooney himself with some 22-year old waitress. (January 14, 1919 – November 4, 2011) Ladies, I apologize for all those men who As I grow in age, I value women over 60 say, "Why buy the cow when you can get most of all. the milk for free?" Here are just a few reasons why: Here's an update for you. A woman over 60 will never wake you in Nowadays, 80% of women are against the middle of the night and ask, "What are marriage. Why? you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think. Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little If a woman over 60 doesn't want to watch sausage! the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She goes and does something she wants to do and it's usually more interesting. Women over 60 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you, if they think they can get away with it. Andy Rooney was a really Older women are generous with praise, smart guy! often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated. Do you know that when a woman Women get psychic as they age. You never Do you know that when a woman have to confess your sins to a woman over wears a leather dress, a man's heart 60. beats quicker, his throat gets dry, he gets weak in the knees, and he thinks Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 60 is far sexier than her irrationally? Ever wonder why? younger counterpart. It's because she Older women are forthright and honest. smells like a New They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk or if you are acting like one. You don't ever Truck! have to wonder where you stand with her. 5 THE BUZZ ANAVETS AFFAIRS Wisdom Comes With AFFORDABLE RENTAL The Years... 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