John Reimer’s Eulogy
John Vivian Reimer was born January 26, 1923 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was third in a line of 8 children. He grew up in Ontario during the depression and yet, his childhood seemed happy. He has told many stories of playing with his friends in the bush, which was a protected wilderness area. His friends called him Viv, a shorter version of his middle name. He thought this was his real name for much of his childhood.
John eventually joined the RCAF, royal Canadian air force, during WWII, and was an Air Force Pilot and Gunner. He served his country while stationed in Canada and England. John was in the Air Force from Oct. 13, 1942 – February 25, 1946. He left the Air Force with an Honorable Discharge and a rank of Flight Sergeant. He was awarded the Air Gunners badge on September 10, 1944. his medals included a Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, and a War Medal for the years 1939-1945. While stationed in England, John had one episode of hand to hand combat. He was on guard duty and a drunk, allied soldier trespassed where he wasn’t supposed to be. John warned him to leave and the man walked into John’s bayonet. The man survived.
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True Love
Today is Valentine’s Day and this is a special holiday for me in general. Although I don’t think people should be forced to show affection to each other because of one specific day, I do love the idea of showing people how much we love them. It is mostly special, because my grandparents were married on this day 61 years ago. They have always been an example of love to me. My grandfather cherishes my grandmother and my grandmother is devoted to him. Their example of steadfast love has been a vivid reminder of what love is about.
And this Valentine’s Day is one where this reminder is especially strong. I am reminded that love in all of its glory and romance and goodness is also about pain. Love means taking a part of yourself and giving it to someone else. Love means attaching your happiness with another’s so that their joy is your joy and their pain is your pain. Read more
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