The
most interesting part was the video you
got to experience what it was like. Getting
to go through the museum after and see
everything was fun too. It’s interesting
being on the beach where it took place.
I like how we all got to say our own
interpretations of everything.
Kristina
Fluendine (student)
RundleAcademy
— April
7, 2006
The
Center was fantastic with very informative
and excellent tour guides. We are on
a WWI/WWII Battlefield tour and this
has been the best Memorial we have been
to. The museum is very interactive which
allows for all age groups to learn and
enjoy. I highly recommend this memorial
and the museum.
Terry
Hoganson (professeur)
RundleAcademy
— April
7, 2006
I
really did think you did a good job of
showing what Juno is about.
Myles
(student)
RundleAcademy
— April
7, 2006
I
think the people that made this museum
did a great Job. I really liked the information
we got. It meant a lot to me to see Juno
beach, because this is were very young
men made a very big sacrifice for the
world to be free. I have a lot of respect
for everyone in the war.
John
Bracken (student)
RundleAcademy
— 5
Avril 2006
La
vraie Histoire, présente une
réalité qu’aucun
livre d’histoire ne pourra jamais
enseigner. Nous sommes plus que jamais
fiers d’être Canadiens et
de notre contribution à la libération
de la France. Les vétérans
canadiens méritent que l’on
perpétue leur courage et leur
ténacité.
Marc
Bissonnette (professeur)
Collège Louis-Riel
— 5
Avril 2006
Nous
avons trouvé le Centre très
intéressant. Nous avons aimé les
témoignages et on les a trouvés
touchant. Le film que nous avons visionné était
bien parce qu’on se sentait comme
si on était vraiment dans le
bateau.
Stéphanie
Vandel et Lanelle Grigueno (étudiants)
Collège Louis-Riel
— March
31, 2006
Really
good museum, well laid out, fun activities
and great location.
James
Tweddle (student)
Wallington County Grammar School
— March
31, 2006
It
meant a lot to me because I am interested
in history so I am aware of the sacrifice
made. It was particularly personal because,
being Jewish, the war was more than a
clash of rival countries in my opinion.
We saw the bunker and the beach. I will
remember how ordinary the beach looked.
The museum was good, and the interactive
bits were fun but we had heard some of
it elsewhere.
Bruce
Rothberg (student)
Wallington County Grammar School
— March
31, 2006
It
has been excellent to visit the center
as part of our first day on the Normandy
beaches. Our guide, Sébastien
gave us a very clear introduction to
the landings themselves and the students
also enjoyed exploring the bunker and
beach, as well as trying on uniforms.
It was particularly good to have such
helpful guides who spent a lot time talking
to individual students.
Peter
McKean (professeur)
Wallington County Grammar School
— March
29, 2006
C’est
une très belle visite très
intéressante qui démontre
très bien ce qui s’est passé.
De plus le visuel du début est
formidable. Les explications du guide
et l'ensemble de la présentation
nous explique très bien ce qui
a pu se passer. De façon générale
nous avons apprécié cette
belle visite. Merci beaucoup !
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Maurice Lavallée d’Edmonton
— March
29, 2006
It’s
difficult to put into words the importance
of this visit. To have history come alive
in a real historical location for rural
Manitoban students is priceless. The
museum and the tour were excellent. It
is a magnificent building and the tour
was wonderful.
Shannon
Keith (professeur)
Collège Lorette Collegiate
— March
29, 2006
It
is touching to visit the site where so
many risked and lost their lives to liberate
people an ocean away. Hearing students
mention family members who fought in
the war assures me that they made a real
connection to the stories they’ve
heard. This is a priceless piece of our
heritage witch must be kept at all cost,
given the cost some had to pay.
Paulo
Borges (professeur)
Collège Lorette Collegiate
— March
29, 2006
I
thought it was a great experience because
it was a big battle that the Canadians
were in and we got to learn a lot more
about how they fought against the Nazi.
It was really cool.
It
was an exciting experience to visit the
center where the Canadians are commemorated
in their efforts with WWII. It was a
highlight of my trip to France. I saw
different interesting videos and looked
at the different types of medals. Definatly
seeing a CURLING rock out here and also
that Brad Gushie was in the same building… WOW!
I thought the museum was extremely interesting
to see and to learn new things about.
Thank You!
Alysha
(student)
Collège Lorette Collegiate
— March
29, 2006
I
think this was the most important part
of the trip for our students. I’ve
been trying to see this site my entire
life and you did not disappoint. This
really brings the war alive for students.
Museum was fantastic! Thank you.
Randy
Semenek
Gimli High School
— March
29, 2006
It
meant a lot to us to come here because
it’s such a big part of our history.
We saw the beach, the bunker, the statue,
the short movie and the museum. We will
remember the stories of bravery and triumph
above anything else. The overall impression
that we got was great. We learned so
much and all the information was presented
in ways that we understood and found
interesting. Thanks a lot!
Stephanie
Sydney et Lil Goossenand
Gimli High School
— March
28, 2006
Absolutely
stunning. Proud to be Canadian. Informative.
Emotional. Educational. How can one visit
the sites along the coast of Normandy,
ending with Juno Beach, and not leave
changed. The statue says it all. Thank
you veterans for helping us to know and
to remember.
Howard
Kowalchuk
Graminia
— March
28, 2006
Visiting
the Juno Beach Center meant lots because
it made me realize how much the veterans’ sacrificed.
We went on a beach tour and toured the
Center. The memories I will take with
me are the truths’ about the landing
and all the events that occurred on Juno
Beach. I thought that the museum was
quite good because it has all the things
that happened before, during, and after
the war. I thought the tour was very
informative as well as interesting.
Kerri
Krawchuk
Graminia
— March
28, 2006
It
was very interesting to actually see
where our Canadian soldiers fought during
WWII and to stand on this historic ground.
We learned a lot about the war and how
our soldiers contributed to it. The museum
is very well done and contains very exciting,
informative, touching displays. It is
cool to see Canadians working here. Thank
you for the experience.
Brittany
Gora (student)
Ecole Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School
— 28
mars, 2006
Très
bien conçu et une excellente présentation.
L’histoire du débarquement
ainsi que l’histoire militaire
de Canada est parfaite. Je crois que
les non-canadiens vont beaucoup apprendre
du Canada !!!
Marc
Halun (professeur)
Ecole Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School
— March
21, 2006
It
reminded me of what we have thanks to
the people who sacrificed themselves.
I have seen a lot of information on the
Canadian part of World War II and went
through a tour and the museum. I will
remember the information about Dieppe
and how the allies landed on Juno Beach.
Also, the tear drop soldier on the statue.
The museum etc. is very comprehensive
and has a lot of thought and care put
into it. It really is an educational
experience and obviously had a lot of
work put into it. Très bien!
Kelly
Howard (student)
Yale Secondary School
— March
21, 2006
Very
important for students and teachers to
appreciate the contribution that Canadians
had in WWII and the sacrifices that were
made on our behalf. It allows a clearer
understanding and perspective of past
events. Great museum. Many displays and
lots of variety geared towards this generation;
very well done. Mathieu was an excellent
guide … held everyone’s attention
with his speech!! Well done!
Kari
Bell (professeur)
Yale Secondary School
— March
19, 2006
It
meant a great deal to me to have the
opportunity to visit this center. Given
our time constraints, I was unable
to do everything, but I found the displays
to be very informative and interactive.
The beach and the cemetery itself I
found to be strongest message. Seeing
names of young men my age on the plaques
gave me a sense of pride, a pride to
be Canadian. These people selflessly
gave their lives to spark a flame of
hope for a world of peace. The greatest
gift a person can give is their life,
and so many gifts were given. Indeed
we remember the lives lost, but also
the lives bettered by these amazing
individuals.
Sabine
Laguë
Mount. Baker Secondary, Cranbrook BC
— March
19, 2006
To
visit Normandy and the Juno Beach Centre
reinforces what students have already
learned in a classroom with a direct
experiential sense of some of the places
that involved Canada during World War
II. We have visited Dieppe, Ypres,
Passchendaele, Beaumont-Hamel, Vimy
Ridge and will conclude with the visits
to Arromanche, Omaha Beach. Also Bernières-sur-mer
and Beny-sur-Mer cemeteries. How about
a tour of all the Juno Beach section
of the D-Day beaches (including Bernière-Sur-Mer).
Bryan
Ardiel (professeur)
Peter Skeene Ogden Secondary School
— March
19, 2006
It
was a moving experience to see the
actual location of events I had read
about, studied and taught to students
over many years. The building and setting
are excellent and give students a more
realistic, hand-on, understanding of
what history is all about. The tour
was very good; the guide presented
the information clearly and communicated
in a articulate and friendly manner.
I would recommend the trip to other
teachers.
Frank
Selke (professeur)
Canadian International school of Egypt, Cairo
— March
19, 2006
It
was interesting to visit the beach
and to see how it was like in WW2,
but it was very cold ouside so I think
it wasn’t that worth it to stand
in the cold. The museum was amazing,
I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
Haythan
(student)
Canadian International school of Egypt, Cairo
— March
19, 2006
It
was a very interesting visit and I
thought it was very educational. We
saw how the soldiers landed on the
beach and later the movie was interesting.
I liked the whole museum exception
to the last room not as interesting
as the others.
Dina
Aliveza (student)
Canadian International school of Egypt, Cairo
— March
19, 2006
It
meant a lot to both of us knowing that
we are free today because of the men
who fought for us here on June 6th.
Outside tour and inside tour are some
of the things we enjoyed. We’ll
always remember how beautiful the beach
was and how it felt to be standing
where they fought for us. Overall,
we thought it was GREAT! Thank you
Jenna
and Betah (students)
Peter Skeene Ogden Secondary School
— March
17, 2006
Personally,
this is an opportunity to pay homage
to the Canadian sacrifice during both
World Wars. The tour with the students
helps to make our curriculum come to
life for them. The tour and exhibits
are exceptionally good!
Jason
Porteaus (professeur)
St. Paul’s Academy
— March
17, 2006
I
found it amazing. It brought tears to
my eyes to see the thing and hear the
stories that my fellow Canadians have
done. I will take the memory of all the
things they have done and how they will
be remembered. They were amazing!
Jordan
Peters (student)
St. Paul’s Academy
— March
17, 2006
TO
visit the Juno Beach Center meant a
lot to me as a Canadian. I was able
to see the beaches first hand and visit
the graves of many of our fallen heroes;
I visited Dieppe, Juno Beach and many
World War I battlefield. I will bring
back many memories of the incredibly
difficult task that we as Canadians
overcame. The museum is fantastic and
really brings to light Canada’s
immensely important contribution to
the war effort. I participated in many
tours but the Juno Beach Center ties
everything together about the war.
It really brings together the importance
unlike some other museums. Thank you
to all the Veterans that helped make
the museum a reality and to all our
fallen heroes.
James
Wells
Etobicoke C.I
— March
17, 2006
A
moving experience for all to see. It
is great to see Canadians getting the
respect and honor they deserve. All
history students in Canada should visit
the Center and learn to be proud of
their military heritage.
Dr.
Robert Smale
Etobicoke C.I
— 17
Mars 2006
Centre
très accueillant. Le personnel
est très à l’écoute,
prêt à nous aider. C’est
intéressant de comprendre concrètement
quel fut le rôle des Canadiens
pendant le débarquement et pendant
la Seconde Guerre mondiale en générale.
Ce centre nous permet de le faire de
façon précise. Merci !
Bernade
(professeur)
Lycée Vallée de Chevreuse
— 17
Mars 2006
Nous
avons retenu combien le lien entre les
Canadiens et les Français était
et le reste toujours aujourd’hui
tel que témoigne le bâtiment
(construction selon la feuille d’érable,
toit en écaille de poisson de
Normandie), ce musée (photos et
films) et cette plage ; lieu du
débarquement des Canadiens.
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Lycée Vallée de Chevreuse
— March
17, 2006
Very
good museum – clearly set out;
good access to information written
and audio-visual. Saw beach and toured
museum. Important for my American students
to see perspective of Canadian involvement
in World War II as a whole and Normandy
in particular. Very friendly welcome
to museum and enthusiastic guide. Great
addition to the museum/ Normandy sites
for student group.
?
Central College of Iowa
— March
17, 2006
An
honor to follow in the footsteps of
the brave men 62 years before us and
pay a small recognition to their accomplishment.
We took a tour of the beach with the
very knowledgeable Sébastien.
Very neat to see the area and the bunker
as well as the very new facilities.
The design of the building as a maple
leaf pays tribute to the Canadians,
but almost looks out of place in such
a hardy area. The fact that 99% of
Canadian Forces were volunteers pays
great tribute to a people willing to
disregard their own needs for the good
of the whole.
Branson
Smith
Central College of Iowa
— March
15, 2006
It
was quite exciting. I have learned
a lot about Juno and it is really cool
to come here. I looked around at the
bricks and went on the tour. The beach
and the old bunker will stick with
me. I was quite impressed with the
museum and the models of the planes
and boats.
?
Hunts East Rural High
— March
14, 2006
Juno
Beach : An adventure into the
recent past that brings history alive.
In a sense we experienced in a small
way what our parents and grand parents
lived.
R.
Coulombe (professeur)
St Thomas More Collegiate
— March
14, 2006
It
was very meaningful to see the respect
and honour given to the Canadians soldiers
who fought at Juno. Learning about
this battle in school allows for one
to know facts, but seeing it here shows
its true significance and importance.
Seeing where it all happened gives
us a better appreciation and understanding
of the sacrifices made by many Canadians.
Ariana
Clarke and Chris Coghlin (student)
St Thomas More Collegiate
— March
14, 2006
Tremendous
meaning was had in visiting the physical
location where Canadian troops landed,
it brought learning to a fresh context.
Overall, the tours at Juno, Beaumont
Hamel and Vimy Ridge have been excellent
in terms of quantity of information.
Visiting sites much as these provides
meaning and perspective to what it
means to a Canadian and our place in
the global community.
Mike
Harding (professeur)
Trinity College School
— March
14, 2006
It
meant a lot to me to visit the Juno
Beach Centre and to see every Canadian
soldiers’ accomplishments and
failures. Every little fact I read
taught me something new about soldiers
fighting in wars. I will remember everything
that Canadian soldiers did to give
future citizens a better way of life.
Our tour guide, Sebastien, was really
intelligent and energetic. He told
us everything about the sites we saw
and answered all questions that we
asked him. So I have to conclude that
the Juno Beach museum was AMAZING and
would be worth coming for a second
time. Thank you Sebastien for making
this tour much better.
Kushal
Patel (student)
Trinity College School
— March
14, 2006
It
is an impressive site to historical
events for the past. I can imagine
the soldiers giving their lives along
the Juno Beach. I have seen a lot of
things and facts that shocked my mind.
I’ll take away the scene that
I have seen on the beach while we were
observing the actual site with the
technology given by the museum. I learned
a lot of things during the WWII, including
the detail of the uniforms they had
during the war. The interactive movie
and little slides of memories are great,
and give the greatest respect to the
people who gave up their lives during
D-Day. If I had a chance to visit this
museum again, I would spend much more
than today to learn more from the documents.
Jeremy
Wong (student)
Trinity College School
— March
14, 2006
We
participated in the guided tour – whiwh
was quite impressive. The guide was
very knowledgeable and our students
were quite enthralled. The Centre provides
an excellent opportunity to extend
the classroom experience to the real
world. The displays and videos are
phenomenal; I wish I had these in my
own classroom. It is a top notch facility
and has left the students with a sense
of pride – to see a bit of Canada
and what others abroad think of us
when they visit the Centre! Keep up
the fantastic job. It was my first
time here with a group but it will
not be the last!
Joanne
Bateman (professeur)
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School, Leamington
— March
14, 2006
Being
here made us feel much more appreciative
and patriotic. Standing in the same
spot on as our brave soldiers was an
indescribable feeling. We were fortunate
enough to have the opportunity to tour
the beach and Centre – both equally
breathtaking. The memories that we
will take in are the extreme sense
of pride and awe knowing that our fellow
Canadian soldiers were courageous and
powerful. The museum was beautifully
designed and had artifacts that impacted
us on many levels. Overall, this was
a once in a lifetime opportunity that
we won’t forget. Thank you for
giving us knowledge about our great
Canadian history. PS We appreciate
that this facility was built for Canadians
by Canadians, it gives you a piece
of home when so far away.
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Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School, Leamington
— March
14, 2006
The
beach tour was great. It might be worthwhile
to have a quick guided tour through
the museum itself pointing out certain
highlights, then give the student freedom
to explore afterward.
Greg
MacPherson (professeur)
Lakefield College School
— March
14, 2006
In
terms of visiting Juno Beach, I found
it to be like any other beach, but
what makes anything important is the
history behind it. I believe that this
was an important event that changed
the tides of the war and gave the allies
a chance at winning. I will remember
the dedication that Canada had when
they liberated Europe and gave their
lives for a world cause. I found the
tour guides formal and enthusiastic
and they knew their information well.
The museum is well established and
contains much information which is
relevant to D-Day, France, WWII and
Canada.
Yasin
Sridhar (student)
Lakefield College School
— March
14, 2006
I
am presently teaching Canadian history
in grade 10. It’s difficult to
make history come alive. This however
is a unique experience for the students.
This memorial and museum are very informative.
Moreover, it is a visual and concrete
testimony to the Canadian sacrifice
to the allied war effort to free France
I am prouder than ever to be Canadian.
Debra
Smith (professeur)
Twin Lakes School
— March
14, 2006
The
museum was full of great information.
Being here reminds me of how proud
I am to be Canadian and how thankful
I am to the people who gave their lives
for their country. Our tour guide Mathieu
was very helpful and it was clear he
was very proud to be teaching students
about D-Day.
Carol
Sinclair (student)
Twin Lakes School
— March
14, 2006
I
think that the museum has an excellent
amount of information, and it is layed
out to make the learning experience
enjoyable. The room with the books
(mainly the binder of awards) is fun.
I also visited the beach, whiwh was
interesting, mostly because it is a
major part of Canadian history. I took
a few memories of the vasteness of
the beach and ocean with me. Quite
enjoyable! Also, the guide, Mathieu,
was attentive and helpful. Good job.
Elizabeth
(student)
Twin Lakes School
— March
14, 2006
It
was a great experience to come and visit
this center, and I will never forget
it. There were so many amazing videos
with real footage of the events that
took place. Also seeing all the different
uniforms was quite interesting. It’s
hard to point out one or two things that
I will take away with me when I leave
because then whole museum was amazing.
The museum didn’t leave anything
out and it is one of the best memories
that I will take away with me from my
trip to France.
Justin
Camacho (student)
Oakville Trafalgar
— March
14, 2006
A
fabulous tribute to our heroes and our
country! An engaging, interactive, and
moving experience. This museum is beautiful;
it’s organized with attention to
every detail. Our entire group was moved
by the experience. Thank you for providing
us with such a wonderful way to honor
our past.
Krista
Caron Donna Marsh (professeur)
White Oaks Secondary school and Oakville Trafalgar
— March
14, 2006
Our
tour guide was excellent, Rebecca Cline.
She was very knowledgeable and the
tour was quite informative. The tour
helped our students understand the
Canadian contribution to WWII as well
as the lead up to and after D-Day.
The museum has an excellent selection
of postcards and memorabilia. The staff
are very friendly and very well informed
and seem passionate about this Memorial.
An excellent experience whiwh made
the war real for our students. Thank
you so very much!
Julie
Proulx
Langley Fundamental Middle School
— March
14, 2006
I
was quite amazed at what happened from
D-Day onward, like how the Canadian
army grew to about 1 million. I was
also very glad to visit here because
I know I wouldn’t be here if
Europe hadn’t been liberated.
I very much liked the museum and the
design of it and I was amazed how many
people donated to the cause. Thanks
for the tour, Becky. I really enjoyed
it.
Adam
Homfeld
Langley Fundamental Middle School
— March
13, 2006
The
Juno Memorial is part of the Battlefield
tour of Canadian war sites, memorials
in Italy and Normandy. The center is
a superb addition to add to the experience
of our students. It helps immeasurably
in their understanding and empathy
of the Canadian soldier in WWII. Many
Thanks.
Sue
Languvin (professeur)
F.H. Collins school (Vanier Catholic Secondary)
— March
13, 2006
The
Juno beach Center gives you a good
idea of what countries took part in
the war. It also gives you a good idea
of the propaganda at the time as as
well as economic state of Canada. It
was a great learning opportunity.
Aaron
Bielz (student)
F.H. Collins school (Vanier Catholic Secondary)
— March
13, 2006
Visiting
the Juno Beach Center was almost like
taking a step back in time. The only
thing that I missed was actuel step
by step info of the Normandy invasion.
On a scale of 1 to 10, I give this
place a 9.
Jesse
Webber (student)
F.H. Collins school (Vanier Catholic Secondary)
— March
13, 2006
This
center is a place of remembrance. I
believe that this center has done a
good job on informing me on what happened
and I believe it has done a beautiful
job preserving what Canada has done
to help people.
Graydon
Greenlaw (student)
F.H. Collins school (Vanier Catholic Secondary)
— March
13, 2006
It
was an emotional and interesting experience.
It gave me a better understanding of
Canada’s role in the war. I was
able to see the beach, the museum, and
several memorials. Memories that I will
take away with me from this experience
is the images that I saw in the museum
of how the war affected people and the
sounds clips of the reports made the
war seem so much more real to me. My
overall impression is that it was very
well done and effective in honoring the
Canadians who fought in the war and allowing
people to remember the war and our country’s
accomplishments.
Kira
Lawson (student)
St-Joseph High School , London
— March
13, 2006
For
me the experience was very meaningful
from the beginning where we were able
to experience the fear and anxiety of
the soldiers as they landed on the beach
to the end where we were able to reflect
on where Canada is today and how the
contributions of those brave men and
women enabled us to get there.
Ted
Cogan (student)
St-Joseph High School , London
— March
13, 2006
It
meant a lot to me to see the history
of my country honored in another. It
shows how our countries are united. I
saw the clothes and weapons men used
and their names honored. I can now reflect
and understand what they went through
for our countries. It is a great museum
full of information.
Renée
Hueston (student)
St-Joseph High School , London
— March
13, 2006
There
is so much to see and do and learn here.
We could have spent a lot more time in
the museum. The kids seemed quite impressed.
They were awed by the bunkers and the
view from the beach. Definitely worth
the visit, and a group, from our school,
is already planning to return next year.
Otto
Finkenzeller (professeur)
St-Joseph High School , London
— March
13, 2006
We
wanted to understand what the Canadian
soldiers went through when they landed
on Juno Beach. The museum is very well
laid out. It is easy to see the exhibits.
We wanted to see the beach itself.
Liz
House (professeur)
St-Joseph High School , London
— March
13, 2006
Their
information on WWII was very interesting.
The website had a lot of things I didn’t
know before and is very user friendly.
The movie was very good to.
Vik
Telford (student)
Lindsay Collegiate and V.I.
— March
13, 2006
A
tribute to our Canadians who did so
much for our freedom. A sense of love
and attachment to our country men,
it’s a way to say thank you in
2006.
N.
Prentile (professeur)
Lindsay Collegiate and V.I.
— March
13, 2006
As
a young person, taking in such a truly
amazing experience as this really makes
me think. Being of age to be recruited,
it really makes me wonder what I would
emotionally feel as I was transported
from my home country to a foreign land
to fight for not only my freedom but
for the freedom of all Canadians. I
have visited the entire center and
it is breath taking, the amount of
history that is covered, the displays
and the helpful staff that is always
eager to answer your questions. This
facility is a great representation
of the Canadian involvement in the
war, let alone in the world today.
I truly hope the facility continues
on and brings the acknowledge to all
that Canada display a significant part
in WWII.
Matthew
Naylor (student)
Lindsay Collegiate and V.I.
— March
13, 2006
I
am very proud to be a Canadian. This
museum brings the war to life. Touring
it with students who are the same age
as the young men and women who fought
in World War II was especially meaningful.
I am humbled by the magnitude of everything
that they did to secure our freedom.
Thank you for the museum and the vital
memories it preserves.
Krysty
Gordon (professeur)
Lindsay Collegiate and V.I.
— March
12, 2006
For
me, to visit Juno Beach is wonderful
experience because as a French Canadian,
to see how many soldiers fought and
sacrificed their lives for us is a
big thing! I find the museum very interesting
and amusing! Most of the activities
are interactive and amusing! Most of
the activities are interesting and
fun! Thank you vey much for an eye
opening experience!
Alexandra
Russell (student)
Pierre Elliot Trudeau High School
— March
12, 2006
This
was great ! I think it’s
wonderful how people decided to remember
Canadians and make this memorial site,
even though we don’t ever own
this land! But it was fantastic!
Annie
Lis (student)
Pierre Elliot Trudeau High School
— March
12, 2006
The
tour was reinforcing to the grade 10
Canadian History curriculum. It was
wonderful to see real, historical artifacts
about Canadian history. In fact, we
should have such a well organized and
well equipped museum in every major
city for all our students to benefit
from. Well done!
L.
Kougemitos (professeur)
Pierre Elliot Trudeau High School
— March
11, 2006
This
visit filled in very well with our
other Normandy visits. The Juno Centre
was an excellent resource. The guide,
Sébastien, was first class and
all of the staff were of a high standard.
All my staff were most interested with
the facility and I would like to thank
you for such a superb visit. Well done.
Alan
Williams
John Shelton Primary
— March,
9 2006
Our
tour group made a historical tour of
Normandy by visiting the Bény-sur-Mer
cemetery and the Juno Beach Center. This
allowed us to pay homage to the soldiers
who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
We were able to gain a better understanding
of D-Day and the events which took place.
Thank you for an amazing experience and
informative tour.
Katie
Oliphant (student)
St. Ignatius High School, Thunder Bay Ontario
— 9
Mars, 2006
Awesome
to be able to bring our classrooms alive.
A very well done exhibit and memorial
to Canadian soldiers. Extremely comprehensive
and informative display!! Tu es formidable!!
Mr.
Rus Wakewich (professeur)
St. Ignatius High School, Thunder Bay Ontario
— March
8, 2006
There
is an unforgettable sense of pride
and honor that overcame me as I walked
the beach that so many Canadian men
gave their lives to take in the name
of freedom, not only for their own
country but for the entire world. Seeing
the ruins and hearing the stories inspires
a feeling of reminiscence and gratitude
for sacrifices made long before my
own birth. Canada truly made a name
for itself as a nation through the
wars but we must never forget the losses
required to reach where we are today.
The Juno Beach Center is a fitting
tribute for such sacrifice and for
seeing and experiencing it first hand
is an honor and something I will never
forget.
?
Pinetree Secondary, Coquitlam
— March
8, 2006
A
full day visit that focuses on the
invasion of Normandy – 1st stop
Pointe-du-Hoc, 2nd Omaha beach, 3rd
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, 4th Arromanches,
5th Juno Beach Center and 6th the Canadian
graveyard at Bény-sur-Mer. Excellent
to have a Canadian facility to mark
the Canadian contribution to the Normandy
invasion. Museum and guides were top
notch.
Michael
Cook (professeur)
Pinetree Secondary, Coquitlam
— 6
Mars 2006
J’ai
bien aimé la visite du centre
et l’exposition permanente est
très intéressante. Les
objets exposés sont très
bien et les vidéos sont bien
faites. J’ai appris beaucoup
de choses que j’ignorais sur
la Deuxième Guerre mondiale
et la plage de Juno est vraiment très
belle. Pour ce qui est de la Normandie,
c’est un coin de la France tout
simplement magnifique.
François
Tremblay (élève)
Polyvalente La Pocatière
— 6
Mars 2006
Très
intéressant. Nos élèves
ont découvert une réalité historique
et le rôle du Canada dans la
libération de l’Europe.
Bravo pour les gens qui ont eu l’idée
de ce musée et à ceux
et celles qui ont contribué à son édification.
Daniel
Tremblay (professeur)
Polyvalente La Pocatière
— March
4, 2006
Students
really enjoyed filling in their worksheet.
Guide particularly helpful. Would definitely
bring another group to visit. Very
well organized and informative.
It
meant a lot, because I have a lot of
respect for the people who died at
war. I’ve seen memorabilia on
the war and I’ve taken a lot
of it in: the memories of the war,
veterans and heroes. I think the museum
was good and gives a good impression
on the war.
Joshua
Davies (student)
Blaengwawr Comprehensive
— Feburary
28, 2006
This
is a history teacher’s dream
come true. I will cherish the look
on my students’ faces forever.
Every student was given a poppy and
a special year of veteran quarter to
leave at their own memorial secret
place either on the beach or at the
cemetery. Our students came well prepared
for the visit but unfortunately not
prepared emotionally. We will never
forget. Merci! Thank you to the men
and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice
so that we can enjoy our freedom, being
here, seeing, feeling, touching, smelling
makes it all real.
Maxime
Bédard (professeur))
Philemon Wright School
— Feburary
28, 2006
I
cannot begin to attempt to describe
the rush of emotions I felt this morning.
Before coming to the Juno Beach Centre,
we stopped at Beny-sur-mer, a cemetery
dedicated to the Canadian soldiers
that gave their lives to liberate France
and save the world. The emotion didn’t
hit me right away, but crept up on
me as I wandered through the rows,
seeing graves of men but one, two,
three years older than I am. Some that
had wives and young children back home,
who needed to learn how to get along
without them. It was then that I began
to cry. The tears surprised me, as
I didn’t expect to become that
emotional. We then arrived here, at
the Juno Beach Centre. Before beginning
our tour, we walked down to the beach
itself. Again, pain for all that was
lost, and awe and gratitude for all
that was gained and grabbed hold of
me. My own great-grandfather fought
in WWII, and the magnitude of what
he did hit me for the first time. At
home, we see videos, read books and
articles about all of these events,
but being here, seeing just how precious
life really is, and that humanity must
never let that happen again.
?
Philemon Wright School
— 26
Février 2006
Personnellement
je suis passionnée de l’histoire
et j’ai adoré ma visite
au centre Juno Beach car non seulement
celle-ci a pu m’en apprendre davantage
au sujet de l’histoire de ma Nation,
de mon Pays ; mais aussi du reste
du monde. J’ai trouvé la
visite enrichissante, le personnel chaleureux,
il n’y a que le temps passé là-bas
qui fût trop court ! J’en
garderai tout de même un très
bon souvenir. Le Centre Juno Beach est
très complet et vraiment joli !
Une
belle visite dans un lieu qui pour nous,
Québécois ou Canadiens,
comme pour vous, Français, rappelle
un épisode capital de notre histoire.
En tant qu’enseignant d’histoire
du 20e siècle, il ne peut être
plus pertinent pour moi que de venir
ici avec nos élèves.
