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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

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I am surrounded by fearful odds that will overcome me and my valiant men; but I am pleased to die fighting for my beloved country.
- Gen. Gregorio H. Del Pilar(1875-1899), hero of Tirad Pass in the Philippine-American war.
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December 19
1917: Canadian Conscription law becomes effective
1941: VC won by CSM John Robert Osborn, 1st Battalion, The Winnipeg Grenadiers, Hong Kong (posthumous)
1964: Halifax Nova Scotia - Royal Canadian Navy commissions HMCS Annapolis; 20th ship in destroyer escort program.
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