Service militaire
Lieu de l’enterrement/commemoration
Fils de Joseph et May Legassey, de Timmins, Ontario.
Frère de Marie May, Pauline, Gladys, Elmer et Marie Rose.
Galerie numérique de Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
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Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Bretteville-Sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery, France
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
The last letter that Vincent would ever pen. He would be killed just 12 days later by machine gun fire from enemy tanks in the Village of Versainville near Falaise, France.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Porcupine Advance, page 1, Thursday 12 October 1944
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Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Photo taken at his home in Timmins, Ontario
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent (on left) with best friend Armand Babin. Photo most likely taken at the Timmins Armoury.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent as a youth. He was so much more than a soldier. He was a son, brother and fiancé. An uncle whom we would never meet nor be able to hug or kiss. Vincent, you once lived, breathed, loved and were loved. Your parents and siblings spoke of you often, keeping your spirit and divine essence alive which will forever enkindle our hearts. To this very day, the young grandchildren of your nieces and nephews bring a photograph of you to their schools on Remembrance Day and tell of your sacrifice. Vincent, tu étais un parfait enfant de Dieu.
With love,
Jenne, Pineault, Morin, and Legasy families
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
France-Germany Star
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent: middle row, last one on right (wearing helmet)
World War II photo of Army Platoon IATC (Infantry Advanced Training Centre)
Camp Borden December 1943
No. 2 Coy R.C.A.S.C.T.C. (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Training Centre)
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent with his fiancé, Thérèse Levasseur
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Rifleman Vincent Joseph Legassey.
He loved his family so much that he sacrificed his life for them.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent your future was forged in the stars millennia before you were born
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent your precious life’s blood was shed on foreign soil so many miles away from the bosom of your family
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
A memento of personal loss and sacrifice given to Vincent's mother
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Upon arrival in England, Vincent immediately wrote to his mom and dad, and of course his “beloved”. In prior letters he had written to his parents, he expressed the hope in his heart that he would build a home and marry his fiancé. Every mile that Vincent travelled, ever hour that passed, would bring him closer to that fateful day in August.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
No medal can compensate for the loss of a child.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent, you grew up during the Great Depression. Falling on the heels of that was WWII
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent when your parents held you tight in their arms and gazed into your eyes, your future was unknown to them. Never, did they think they would lose you this way
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent’s mother kept a small journal. With as much sorrow as that seen since Golgotha, she wrote:
“my honey got killed in France August 16 1944. I will never forget you Vincent as long as I live. Hope to see you soon. I miss your letters so much and every one of us miss you so very very much. XX
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
“I send you some pictures darling but they all came back. Oh why did it had to be you. Darling son I always think of you. Miss you so very much. 0ur life is so spoiled without you. XXXXXX
Oh Vincent, Vincent, Vincent, Vincent, Vincent, Vincent I want you back. Oh god.”
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Close family friend Sharon C. paid homage to Vincent in June 2022 by visiting his grave at Bretteville-Sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery and reverently placing a Canadian flag at his plot
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
At the Cathedral Saint-Vincent in St. Malo, France, a candle was lit by close family friend Sharon C at the statue of the Blessed Virgin in memory of Vincent
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent at First Rock, Timmins, ON.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Vincent at home on his embarkation leave May 1944.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
École catholique St-Charles circa 1932. Vincent is seated in the second row (from the right), second student (from front). St Charles, 120 Kent Avenue, Timmins, ON was built in 1922 and by the 1930’s had 16 classrooms. The building was demolished in 2022 to make room for a new health centre. Vincent’s soul now finds its home of rest in communion with God.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier Vincent Joseph Legassey
Getting ready for Spring planting: Vincent turning the soil over in his parents vegetable garden May 1944
Galerie d'images
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Bretteville-Sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery, France
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The last letter that Vincent would ever pen. He would be killed just 12 days later by machine gun fire from enemy tanks in the Village of Versainville near Falaise, France.
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Porcupine Advance, page 1, Thursday 12 October 1944
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Photo taken at his home in Timmins, Ontario
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Vincent (on left) with best friend Armand Babin. Photo most likely taken at the Timmins Armoury.
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Vincent as a youth. He was so much more than a soldier. He was a son, brother and fiancé. An uncle whom we would never meet nor be able to hug or kiss. Vincent, you once lived, breathed, loved and were loved. Your parents and siblings spoke of you often, keeping your spirit and divine essence alive which will forever enkindle our hearts. To this very day, the young grandchildren of your nieces and nephews bring a photograph of you to their schools on Remembrance Day and tell of your sacrifice. Vincent, tu étais un parfait enfant de Dieu. With love, Jenne, Pineault, Morin, and Legasy families
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France-Germany Star
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Vincent: middle row, last one on right (wearing helmet) World War II photo of Army Platoon IATC (Infantry Advanced Training Centre) Camp Borden December 1943 No. 2 Coy R.C.A.S.C.T.C. (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Training Centre)
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Vincent with his fiancé, Thérèse Levasseur
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Rifleman Vincent Joseph Legassey. He loved his family so much that he sacrificed his life for them.
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Vincent your future was forged in the stars millennia before you were born
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Vincent your precious life’s blood was shed on foreign soil so many miles away from the bosom of your family
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A memento of personal loss and sacrifice given to Vincent's mother
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Upon arrival in England, Vincent immediately wrote to his mom and dad, and of course his “beloved”. In prior letters he had written to his parents, he expressed the hope in his heart that he would build a home and marry his fiancé. Every mile that Vincent travelled, ever hour that passed, would bring him closer to that fateful day in August.
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No medal can compensate for the loss of a child.
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Vincent, you grew up during the Great Depression. Falling on the heels of that was WWII
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Vincent when your parents held you tight in their arms and gazed into your eyes, your future was unknown to them. Never, did they think they would lose you this way
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Vincent’s mother kept a small journal. With as much sorrow as that seen since Golgotha, she wrote: “my honey got killed in France August 16 1944. I will never forget you Vincent as long as I live. Hope to see you soon. I miss your letters so much and every one of us miss you so very very much. XX
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“I send you some pictures darling but they all came back. Oh why did it had to be you. Darling son I always think of you. Miss you so very much. 0ur life is so spoiled without you. XXXXXX Oh Vincent, Vincent, Vincent, Vincent, Vincent, Vincent I want you back. Oh god.”
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Close family friend Sharon C. paid homage to Vincent in June 2022 by visiting his grave at Bretteville-Sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery and reverently placing a Canadian flag at his plot
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At the Cathedral Saint-Vincent in St. Malo, France, a candle was lit by close family friend Sharon C at the statue of the Blessed Virgin in memory of Vincent
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Vincent at First Rock, Timmins, ON.
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Vincent at home on his embarkation leave May 1944.
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École catholique St-Charles circa 1932. Vincent is seated in the second row (from the right), second student (from front). St Charles, 120 Kent Avenue, Timmins, ON was built in 1922 and by the 1930’s had 16 classrooms. The building was demolished in 2022 to make room for a new health centre. Vincent’s soul now finds its home of rest in communion with God.
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Getting ready for Spring planting: Vincent turning the soil over in his parents vegetable garden May 1944
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CIMETIÈRE DE GUERRE CANADIEN DE BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE Calvados, France
Le cimetière se trouve du côté ouest de la route principale entre Caen et Falaise (N158) au nord du village de Cintheaux. Bretteville-sur-Laize, village et commune du Calvados, est à environ 16 km au sud de Caen. Le village de Bretteville est à 3 km au sud-ouest du cimetière. Les personnes inhumées ici sont mortes au cours des derniers assauts en Normandie, de la capture de Caen et de l'offensive vers le sud (menée d'abord par la 4e Division blindée canadienne et la 1re Division blindée polonaise) en vue de fermer la trouée de Falaise et d'encercler ainsi les divisions allemandes qui menaient une lutte désespérée pour éviter d'être coincées à l'ouest de la Seine. La plupart des unités du 2e Corps d'armée canadien sont représentées dans le cimetière. Environ 3000 victimes de la guerre de 1939-1945 sont commémorées ici.
Pour plus d’informations, visitez la Commission des sépultures de guerre du Commonwealth (site disponible en anglais seulement).
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