Meet Sunnybrook’s Veteran Heroes
In the past, they were fighting for our freedom. In the present, we continue to honour and remember their sacrifices.
Throughout time, they’ve always been — and always will be — our heroes.
Below, view photos of twelve Veteran heroes who are now residents of Sunnybrook's Veterans Centre.
Project published November 2023. Photography by Kevin Van Paassen.
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John Bennett, Age 99. Served in the Royal Navy, WWII.
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Nick Borisko, Age 97. Served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, WWII.
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Tom Chiasson, Age 92. Served in the Canadian Army, Korean War.
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Richard Kennedy, Age 99. Served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, WWII.
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Barbara Lacosse, Age 84. Served in the Canadian Women's Army Corps, Cold War.
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Katherine McIntyre, Age 100. Served in the Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division, WWII.
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Thomas Murray, Age 99. Served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, WWII.
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Oswald Reece, Age 72. Served in the Canadian Army, Cold War.
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Abdul Robinson-Abdi, Age 63. Served in the Royal Canadian Navy, Gulf War.
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Uk Suk Seo, Age 90. Served in the Republic of Korea Army, Korean War.
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Christopher Snider, Age 91. Served in the Canadian Army, Korean War & Cold War.
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William Thorneloe, Age 99. Served in the Royal Canadian Navy, WWII.