tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.comments2022-07-23T12:10:12.703-02:30<center>Gander Schools Legacy Project</center>Gerard - Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07944391648518187136noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-67929447273328880182015-11-01T14:42:22.339-03:302015-11-01T14:42:22.339-03:30So very proud to have played a small role in the P...So very proud to have played a small role in the Park by creating the panel for Sergeant Gander. Your committee and volunteers are to be commended for a job well done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00781682814059337398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-46152075806071053622015-08-06T09:21:41.249-02:302015-08-06T09:21:41.249-02:30Beautiful!!!!!!! You did an Awesome job.....Beautiful!!!!!!! You did an Awesome job.....Nita Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-21603803757939727062015-08-06T00:00:55.900-02:302015-08-06T00:00:55.900-02:30I only discovered this wonderful community project...I only discovered this wonderful community project this evening. The park looks amazing! What a wonderful tribute to the town's history. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this happen.<br /><br />Katherine Waltersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-71202085849457890022015-07-30T02:41:01.246-02:302015-07-30T02:41:01.246-02:30Absolutely wonderful work by Greg! He managed to i...Absolutely wonderful work by Greg! He managed to incorporate so many of the details !<br />Something he, the Project Committee and the citizens of Gander should be very proud of !<br /><br />Catherine ChafeCatherine Chafenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-89425652841382271762015-07-18T15:06:39.737-02:302015-07-18T15:06:39.737-02:30It looks amazing !!!!! Great job done by all inv...It looks amazing !!!!! Great job done by all involved. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-28134883856596201192015-07-18T10:38:58.161-02:302015-07-18T10:38:58.161-02:30This is amazing & hope to get home to see it o...This is amazing & hope to get home to see it one day. This makes me homesick for the Rock. Congratulations to all involved with making this a reality for all to enjoy & I'm sure it will be emotional for some as they stroll through it. <br /><br />Lorraine Phelan (Barrett)Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17251378541010452480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-70095082841861072432015-07-18T10:05:28.566-02:302015-07-18T10:05:28.566-02:30As one of the first children of Gander, I am very ...As one of the first children of Gander, I am very proud of the job the Committee has done on the Legacy Project. Two of my grand daughters live in Gander and I know that they will be pleased with the job. Hope to get out for the unveiling of Sgt. Gander statue. Congratulations on a job well done.Anne Goff Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685064909971692622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-27879094710075616122015-07-18T08:57:55.125-02:302015-07-18T08:57:55.125-02:30Great job. A lot of dedication and hard work for ...Great job. A lot of dedication and hard work for the committee. Your dedication to this project is truly amazing. It is absolutely beautiful. Didn't realize the walk was the shape of a runway until I saw the picture. Great pictures Carol Walsh. Hope to see a good turnout on the 23rd.<br /><br /><br />Ruth CheeksRuthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-86786754204675158052015-07-16T22:23:07.703-02:302015-07-16T22:23:07.703-02:30To answer Audrey's question here's the lin...To answer Audrey's question here's the link to the site drawing --><br />http://gslproject.blogspot.ca/2012/03/site-drawing.htmlGerard - Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944391648518187136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-65964593345292504932015-07-16T08:31:35.566-02:302015-07-16T08:31:35.566-02:30would the walkways in this park be 'like' ...would the walkways in this park be 'like' the crossroads of the world landing strips?<br />Audrey Mingo Grantham - class of 1958.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-79253968432084884922015-07-14T23:48:55.772-02:302015-07-14T23:48:55.772-02:30This is so wonderful and what a beautiful park. Ga...This is so wonderful and what a beautiful park. Gander is so deserving of this. Everyone must be so proud.<br /><br />[Gerard - Bev made this comment on Facebook and when I asked her if I could share this here on the Park's website here's her reply]<br /><br />Gardie please do that.Bev Gough Glovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-61984469082334718342015-07-14T23:47:25.747-02:302015-07-14T23:47:25.747-02:30Wonderful pics Carol Mercer Walsh has added ! :) a...Wonderful pics Carol Mercer Walsh has added ! :) and what a wonderful job the Committee has done ! Congratulations all !!! :)<br /><br />[Gerard - Catherine made this comment on Facebook and when I asked her if I could share this here on the Park's website here's her reply]<br /><br />Most certainly Gerard ! The people involved in this project, including yourself , deserve all the praise we can give them !!.. It is indeed a tremendous "legacy" they have created for the Town of Gander and all it's residents !! :)Catherine Chafenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-91080915426779413882015-07-13T23:18:41.368-02:302015-07-13T23:18:41.368-02:30A absolute fantastic job from all that were involv...A absolute fantastic job from all that were involved in the restructuring of this beautiful ground to honor our war vets and for those who gave up their lives for our freedom.<br />Jim DwyerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-29488752609018339212015-07-13T21:55:38.208-02:302015-07-13T21:55:38.208-02:30Fantastic job and a fitting memorial to all who se...Fantastic job and a fitting memorial to all who served in wars and armed conflict. Thanks to all. Marg Hancock GanderMarg hancocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-26039567253830733302015-07-13T00:52:12.629-02:302015-07-13T00:52:12.629-02:30GREAT JOB!!
I THINK ALL THAT WAS APART OF THIS PRO...GREAT JOB!!<br />I THINK ALL THAT WAS APART OF THIS PROJECT SHOULD BE VERY PROUD.ALISTAIR POOLEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-77597557215997723202015-06-03T09:08:30.748-02:302015-06-03T09:08:30.748-02:30Just a wonderful tribute, I wish my father, Riflem...Just a wonderful tribute, I wish my father, Rifleman George Churchill, would have been able to see this tribute to a comrade.<br /><br />Harvey Churchill<br />Tumwater, Washington.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-37094623881246750672014-11-20T19:50:03.653-03:302014-11-20T19:50:03.653-03:30Thanks for the photo credits. I'm so impressed...Thanks for the photo credits. I'm so impressed with the redesign and various tributes in this park. I hope to make a second donation sometime soon to show my appreciation and continue to support the project. Well done everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-43721305931925696132014-06-23T12:37:41.757-02:302014-06-23T12:37:41.757-02:30Rev. Oake ,I'm sure you don't remember me ...Rev. Oake ,I'm sure you don't remember me but in the 50's you were our minister at the united Church in Glenwood and then in the 70's you baptized our son in the Bomanville Church. Congrats on your succesful jump on Saturday. Linda Rowe HalfyardAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873262754808542660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-81016149882913591852014-04-08T18:47:21.846-02:302014-04-08T18:47:21.846-02:30Wonderful article, thank you for posting! The boy...Wonderful article, thank you for posting! The boy used for the bronze statue of Sgt. Gander was Seagirt's Hairy Man Maxx, a relative of Levi's. :)Seagirt Newfsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-92141402960624673002013-05-07T09:26:00.411-02:302013-05-07T09:26:00.411-02:30Facebook Comments without the Names:
#1: He walke...Facebook Comments without the Names:<br /><br />#1: He walked to Appleton from Gander on his 90th Birthday. Quite the feat at any age.<br /><br />#2: Rev Oake is a wonderful man and friend!!!!!!<br /><br />#3: such a nice man!!<br /><br />#4: Heard this man's name many a times in my home growing up, my grandparents spoke very highly of him when we were growing up, and he still his!!!<br /><br />#5: Let's all support him in this very brave feat. Contact any member of the Gander Heritage Memorial Park to be added to the pledge sheet. All names and telephone numbers of members are on the website.Gerard - Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944391648518187136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-77269815489370995822013-05-07T06:41:14.704-02:302013-05-07T06:41:14.704-02:30Thanks for posting this.This is awesome!!Thanks for posting this.This is awesome!!cheap nfl jerseyshttp://www.effyour.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-597852560547632552012-09-27T11:08:38.276-02:302012-09-27T11:08:38.276-02:30Hi Carol. So nice to see the progression of the G...Hi Carol. So nice to see the progression of the Gander Schools Legacy, and now the Gander Heritage Memorial Park. Familiar faces in your photos<br />Audrey Mingo Grantham<br />algrantham@eastlink.ca<br />Bedford, NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-42378939420852471112012-06-07T16:03:46.609-02:302012-06-07T16:03:46.609-02:30Thank you for the update on your project - this is...Thank you for the update on your project - this is an amazing undertaking! You should be proud of all you have done thus far to organize the restoration and create the Gander Heritage Memorial Park. I'm sure many former residents of Gander would take pride in this initiative and be proud to contribute. You could also ask those of us "at large" to contact old friends with the news of this project and send them the website address.Louise Oates Cookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7178405213051563948.post-64093942626065935712012-06-07T15:55:33.613-02:302012-06-07T15:55:33.613-02:30What a wonderful project! Thanks for your work on ...What a wonderful project! Thanks for your work on our behalf.Irene Greene Sheppardnoreply@blogger.com