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We partnered with the National Film Board of Canada on a short film featuring colourized First World War footage.
As part of the Vimy Foundation’s First World War in Colour project, we have partnered with the National Film Board of Canada on a unique and exciting short film featuring colourized First World War footage. We hope it will help Canadians better appreciate what the First World War may have been like for the people who lived it.
The NFB and the Vimy Foundation have been working together to spread greater awareness about Canada’s role in the First World War since 2014. With over 600 films on both World Wars, the NFB was the perfect partner to help bring this film to life! To explore their collection visit their website.
Return to Vimy uses an evocative storyline interweaving colourized archives and brief segments of animation to tell the story of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces’ efforts during the First World War. Inspired by the pilgrimage of thousands of yearly visitors to the Vimy Memorial, this is the first time the NFB has colourized its own archives for a film. Colour brings a new dimension to well-known battle scenes, rarely seen behind-the-line footage and the only panoramic shot of Vimy Ridge, filmed right after the victory.
This creative interpretation of original footage will bring Canadians of today closer to those who sacrificed so much.
This project was made possible thanks to the generous financial, creative and communication engagement of these institutions.
Supporters
Thank you to our generous sponsors whose contributions helped shaped the Centennial Park.
In Memory of Lieutenant Leslie Miller
Perpetuated by: The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada
in memory of those who served.
Remembered by their loving families and friends.
In loving memory of grandfather Pte. Hugh MacDougall, 1/1st Lovat’s Scouts Yeomanry Wounded at Gallipoli, Sept., 1915. Je Suis Prest.
On behalf of Husky Injection Molding Systems
The people of Manitoba, Canada will never forget the many who fought and died for our freedom.
remembers those Albertans who served their country in the First World War, and subsequent wars.
Donated by the Province of New Brunswick
Asseyez-vous. Enjoy the view of freedom they would insist. John Adie RFA 1914-18.
We shall never forget their service and sacrifice.
a great Canadian, whose deep understanding of history afforded him a profound appreciation of the valour and the gritty determination displayed by his countrymen at Vimy.
Supporters
We would like to thank our generous donors who helped bring this memorial to life with their kind contributions.
In memory of Pvt William Arthur Wilcox, 15th Bn, lost at Festubert, France May 21, 1915
To honour ARLINGTON CLARKE and the many brave Canadians who fought at Vimy Ridge.
“But honor the sacred mem’ry / Of those who for honor tried” Frank S. Brown, The Pats, 1915.
In loving memory of our ancestors who sacrificed for us all.
in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel John H. Chipman, MC, VD
In honour of Corporal Samuel Lester Kelsall 58th Battalion 9th MGC 3rd Division
In loving memory of Lieutenant Maurice Alexander Jaques, lost Sept 3, 1916
In memory of Robert Charles Peacock
in loving memory of of our grandfather Wilfrid J. Fagan
We will remember them. Forever grateful, the Tattersall family and Heathbridge Capital Management
Dedicated on behalf of the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation, to all that rest upon this sacred Canadian land in France. We encourage all and especially, the world’s youth, to gaze upon its beauty and understand that the oak tree is a symbol of Bravery, Power, Protection and Truth. Please remember their sacrifices and the strength it took to defend us. We hope all will make a pledge, when they stand before it, to remember. May they be commemorated forever and our gratitude infinite. Peace be with you.
In memory of Thomas Wilson, 196th Battalion CEF
We Will Remember You.
in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon M. Wyant, OC, CD, QHP
In Memory of Lieutenant Leslie Miller
In memory of our beloved servicemen who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Requiescat in pace.
In Honour of James R. Sutherland Sr. 44th Bn(Manitoba)
In memory of Dr. W.R. Harwood
In memory of Graham Burton
In honour of Private G. R. Mowforth
Truth, Duty, Valour / Vérité, Devoir, Vaillance
in memory of Pte Harry Franklin Ritz (78th Bn)
In memory of Major John Francis Costigan, 50th Battalion infantry. April 4th 1917 Canada.
In memory of LT T.J. Taylor, Cpl R. Anderson, and Pte W. Coolen
salute their perpetuated CEF battalions – 3rd, 15th, 58th, 83rd, 92nd, 95th, 123rd, 124th, 134th, 166th, 170th, 198th, 204th and 255th. We will remember them!
In memory of the brave souls who fought for our freedoms. We owe you immeasurable Gratitude.
in memory of Flight Lieutenant John Harvie Wiley
honours Sergeant Winfred (Fred) Alexander Glover, 21st Battalion, Canadian Infantry
Thank you for your Gift of Freedom.
In memory of Frederick Thomas Lodge & John (Jack) Fraser
In memory of Lieutenant Henry (Harry) George Reginald Mews
in memory of Gunner Arthur Vickers and Private Arthur Fordham
Remembering Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives For Ours
Help support the Vimy Foundation’s mission to build awareness about Canada’s role in the First World War.
