Ian, retired head of the department of architecture and Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba, has written extensively on buildings of Chapleau. In the interests of full disclosure, Ian contributed to the chapters on the Legion Hall and 1181 Chapleau High School Cadet Corps. Ian was an officer in the high school corps in the 1950s.
The following are his comments on "The Chapleau Boys Go To War". Thanks Ian
"The Chapleau Boys Go To War
One can hardly imagine a more appropriate way to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the War to end all Wars. The book ventures beyond the bronze plaques, memorial windows and cenotaphs to put a very human face on the Canadian war efforts.
"Casualties of war are devastating under any circumstances but are perhaps never felt as broadly or deeply as in a small village where everyone knows each other or at least knows of each other. The book, because it focuses on one small community, is able to dedicate an entire page to each individual to honour their ultimate sacrifice and provide an important historic record of the many others who served on the multi faceted fronts of the various war efforts.
"The authors (Michael K McMullen and Michael J Morris) are commended for effectively recording this legacy of honour and revealing what we like to think of as the best of the Canadian character."
"Casualties of war are devastating under any circumstances but are perhaps never felt as broadly or deeply as in a small village where everyone knows each other or at least knows of each other. The book, because it focuses on one small community, is able to dedicate an entire page to each individual to honour their ultimate sacrifice and provide an important historic record of the many others who served on the multi faceted fronts of the various war efforts.
"The authors (Michael K McMullen and Michael J Morris) are commended for effectively recording this legacy of honour and revealing what we like to think of as the best of the Canadian character."
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