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Ce mercredi 7 septembre 2016, monsieur Jean-Francis Formule, Échevin du Civisme de la Ville du Roeulx, était interviewé sur les ondes de Radio Canada au sujet du Memorial George Price.
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Georges Price est un soldat canadien décédé le 11 novembre 1918, deux minutes avant la proclamation officielle de l’armistice. Il représente aujourd’hui la dernière victime militaire de cette grande guerre.
Et c’est à Ville-sur-Haine, dans l’entité du Roeulx qu’il a été abattu par un soldat allemand. Les discours et sonneries résonnent donc particulièrement lors de la commémoration du 11 novembre.
Cette année encore l’armée du Canada a dépêché sur place une délégation.
Réalisation : Guy Dewier et Vincent Panepinto
Interviews :
This Friday, 24 April, the municipal school of Ville-sur-Haine was named George Price School in honour of Gerorge Price, the last Canadian and Commonwealth soldier who was killed during the War of 1914-1918. This happened on 11 November 1918, a few minutes before the ceasefire, three hundred meters from the school building.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of his Excellency Denis Robert, Canadian Ambassador in Belgium. A large military delegation from SHAPE, under the command of Capt(N) J.D. Scanlon, was also present.
Congratulations to Jean-Francis Formule, Municipal Councillor for Education and Citizenship, who perfectly organized this ceremony.
Also, thank you to Miss Anne-Christel Vilain, School Principal, and the teachers who were involved in the realization of this project over many long months.
“Bravo” to all the students as well. They participated with great talent and all their heart in this event.
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