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Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 9 Nov 2001, p. 3

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Former navv, veteran savs he was privileged to serve The Champion Remembrance Day carnies added meaming for those who have served their country during times of war, says Peter Berry, veter- an and north Milton resi- dent. "It's a very different mind-set titan te people today, wito don't appear to be interested (in Remembrance Day)," said Mr. Benry, a retired commander in the Royal Canadian Navy. "I wasn't alive for the First (World) War, but my fatiter served and my uncle was decorated ini F'rance. 1 grew up wjth an understand- ing of witat w a s required to fight a war. 1 was very privileged to figitt in the Second (World) Wa.r." Witit his Peter Berry fatiter having served in lte Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve, Mr. Berry made te deci- sion 10 enlist in lte navy when he came of age in 1942. Tite news of luis enlistment, hie saîd, was a shock to, iis parents, who itad hoped hie would continue itis education at Queen's University. He was already enrolled when hie decided te navy was a better path to lake. "ýBut t didn't care. 1 went back in te fail and joined the navy. If I hadn't jomned up, they probably would have been more upset." After training at thte Naval College in Halifax, Mr. B3erry start- ed down a road titat would take itim ltrougit 24 years of service. His first appointment was with te destroyer HMCS Koolenay. 1I was very Iucky 10 he appoint- cd 10 a destroyer, witich was a great honour." he said. * see BERRY'S on page il Two services are planned A Rememitrance Day service will be iteld ai Evergreen Cemetery on Ontario Street at Il ar.0 Sunday. Then te Remembrance Day Parade will (cave te Royal Canadian Legion on Chartes Street at 2 p.m. and- travel to lte Victoria Park cenotapit (ai Town Hll) for a service there. The Canadian Champion, Friday, November 9, 2001--3 MILTON TOYOTA GORRUD'S AUTO GROP Milton Toyota 400 Steeles Ave. - Fui! line up of 2001 & 2002 new Toyota s - Combined over 100 new & used Toyota s on dis- play - High savings on 2001/2002 new Toyota s - Exceptional additional savings on 2001 & 2002 demos - Plus competitive 10w rate finance & leasing plans on 2001 models & some 2002 models VISIT Milton Toyota today to examine & compare 1) AWARD WINNING QUALITY 2> The SELEC- TION 3) The VALUE of the Toyota 2002 lineup. Plus Our dealership PARTNERSHIP with one of Ontario's Largest & Most respected Used Car Dealerships. (Gorrud's Auto Group> ensures always the best trade value. Gorrud's Auto Group 410 Steeles Ave. & 320 Steeles Ave. Gorrud's -Also Open Main Location Sundays 410 Steeles Ave. M10-40 300 of the best late model pre-owned cars, vans, sport utilities & lght duty trucks in the area. And each includes no cost warranties & guarantees & "No Hassie Exchange" privilege. Gorrud's Wholesale Depot 320 Steeles Ave. Open to the public -- 45 vehîcles ranglng from older, cheaper cars to late model vehîcles with a lUle hlgh- er mileage. Retail Purchasers do have the option to purchase these vehicles "as is" or with Safety I Emisslons I Warranties & Guarantees. .Why shop anywhere else? We offer unrivaled selection, quality and value on both new and used vehicles. This, combined with our ongoing commitment to ensurlng your satis- faction, makes Gorrud's Auto Group a "must stop" for today's buyer GORRUD'5Ç AUTO 0 400/410 Steeles Avenue, Milton 905-875-2277 www.gorrudaaoulogroup.com 905-875-1700 www.miltontoyota.com L15-Yr. [ 20-Yr. Warranty j [ 30-Yr.

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