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A Bee Couldn’t Have Survived

A Bee Couldn’t Have Survived

Mr White recalls a scene of devastation that left him bewildered, and explains how as fear increased, time seemed to slow.

Best Not Left Alone

Best Not Left Alone

Mr White explains his reasoning for why it was best to be in action with other men, defensively and offensively.

Near Misses

Near Misses

Mr White recalls two instances where he narrowly escaped certain death.

Dwindling Chances of Survival

Dwindling Chances of Survival

Mr White explains how as the war progressed, he felt his number would soon come up and he would suffer the fate of so many others he witnessed perish around him.

Civilians Caught in the Middle of War

Civilians Caught in the Middle of War

Mr White recalls his unit finding a group of civilians holed up in Ortona, having been too scared to even step outside for two weeks. He then explains how important it is for youth to understand that war doesn’t only involve and affect soldiers.

Not a Merry Christmas

Not a Merry Christmas

Mr White recalls one particularly sad Christmas. One he'll never forget.

Pilgrimages With Youth

Pilgrimages With Youth

Mr White recalls participating in pilgrimages to Italy with youth from across Canada, and how seeing some of the same areas he fought in made his state of mind revert to that time.

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