Garden gives better visibility to Veterans Highwaytree my son is goingson, Doug, was at thegarden was Claire OConnor, a grade 7 student.Continued from page 1to go on living forev-ceremony in honourShe said she felt really good to be apart of thetravelled to Oakville from Owen Sound to thanker.of his late father.project.the students in person for their support. CarolMy son was aMy father wouldIt feels so wonderful that our efforts broughtMitchell is the mother of the late Corporalhero, but I feel everybe really honoured toall these people together as one community toRobert James Mitchell who died serving hissingle person whosee this as well as myhonour people who really matter as our fallencountry in Afghanistan in October of 2006. enters into servingfamily. This is a reallysoldiers and know our efforts didnt go to waste,The students were inspired after her visit toCanada is a hero,good job on the townsaid OConnor. make Veterans Highway a more noticeableshe added.and the students;MacPhail said a garden was chosen as a visualtribute to the soldiers. She was in attendance atThe students ded-everybody involvedtribute because of its simplicity.Tuesdays unveiling, visiting the students for theDoug Parkinicated trees and madeCarol Mitchellwith this project hasIts a garden that has living plants (and)fourth time.accompanying plaques done a really excellent living trees, said MacPhail Planting a tree inNow every time I walk by here, Ill remem-to honour the late Corporal Mitchell and late job, said Doug. The students for what theyvea garden brings forth new life (and) throughber hundreds of students that honoured my son.Private Parkin. Parkin, a veteran of the Second (done) today is truly overwhelming. It was anthat new life her sons (Mitchell) memory willWhen you make a live tribute, it keeps theWorld War, passed away at the age of 93 in honour to have my father's name in this projectstill live. I think that in itself was the beauty of memory of any of the soldiers alive, said Carol.August 2009. The students sent him cards and as a memorial.it.Not only are you keeping it alive, but youSee Honouring page 15posters of support shortly before his passing. His One of the students involved in creating theplanted something living and so through thisDEATH BY PRESCRIPTIONTHE MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRYPrescription Drug Safety Seminar - All WelcomeMeet Terence Young, Member of Parliament, and learn: 1. Why prescription drugs are the fourth leading cause of death Your Health, Your Way in Canada todayJoin the Mississauga Halton CCAC for a valuable 2. 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