John Stermscheg sits on the top of a mountain in the Austrian Alps in 1946 following the Second World War, in which he served with the Yugoslav army.  |  Stermscheg family photo

Wartime experiences not forgotten

Author’s father served in Yugoslavia’s military during the Second World War before he was captured by the Germans

Remembrance Day always has a special meaning for me. As a boy growing up in rural Manitoba, I recall taking in the ceremonies at our local school and pausing at the appropriate time to honour those who gave their lives during military conflict. Then, as a member of a local air cadet squadron, I participated […] Read more