HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2009-07-29, Page 18Pap 18 The Huron Expositor • July 29, 2009
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Rutledge honours WWII vets with- new book
It began a, a simple idea - we will re-
member them.
On Saturday, July 4, author Jim Rut-
ledge unveiled his labour of the past
three years - The Men of Huron.
The book is a catalogue of heroes,
documenting the brave men of Huron
County who paid the ultimate sacrifice
for their contributions to the Second
World War.
The book launch, held at the corner
of North Street' and the Square, drew
heavily on the county's military history,
including members of the Canadian
Armed Forces in WWII dress as well as
members of the Royal Canadian Legion,
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veterans, families and those curious to
learn of Huron's heroic past.
"I'm surprised this hasn't been written
before," said veteran Bill Anderson, the
day's master of ceremonies. "Jim was
not an author, nor a writer, but he has a
passion for veterans, veterans' families
and... welfare which is not not surpassed
by any individual or organization in my
experience.
"As a veteran, I think him."
There are three things needed to write
a book, Anderson said; time money and
passion. Rutledge had two of these, but
after seeking the support of the Bayfield
Historical Society, he was successful in
getting a $15,000 Trillium Grant from
the province.
Rutledge has spent countless hours
pouring through information, talking to
veterans and their surviving families, as
well as taking ,trips to the National Ar-
chive in Ottawa, where he expanded his
research considerably. •
However, in compiling the informa-
tion for the book, he spoke to people as
far away as Europe to get family back-
grounds and headstone photographs.
Every name in the book has a head
shot and a shot of the person's head-
stone - showing both those who served
and where they are laid to rest. Where
possible, Rutledge also includes anec-
dotal pieces.
To him, this book documents . the
valour and selflessness of a young na-
tion, headed into the fight of its life.
"This was the only volunteer army in
the world at that time," he said. "Out of
a country of 10 million, one million stood
up and volunteered."
In speaking to the crowd gathered on
The Square, Rutledge told the story of a
Huron County boy who was told he was
too light to fly.
"Each night he went to bed, he took a
jar of peanut butter with him and a loaf
of bread," he said. "He got his weight up
and was able to fly."
Not all the stories • Rutledge tells are
light-hearted, nor do they end on foreign
soil.
He told of an 89 -year-old veteran who
returned his medals after coming home
because he felt his place was on Italian
soil, beside his falled friends.
"I want to honour these men," he
said.
And he has, to much accolades.
Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans
Affairs, sent a letter of congratulations
to Rutledge on his accomplishments. He
too, was surprised nobody had under-
taken this task before, and thanked the
author for hjis dedication to the memory
of Canada's - and Huron County's - fall-
en soldiers.
Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell of-
fered thanks for "the countless hours -
(Rutledge) gave so we could remember.",
This book, Anderson said, will give the
Men of Huron "the grandest of sepul-
chred a home in the minds of men."
The book is available through Rut-
ledge for $41.99, and copies can be hand -
delivered by calling 519-524-1808.
Copies of the book will also be avail-
. able through Pincher's on The Sqaure.
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