Donor Honours The Salvation Army for Their Wartime Support
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Remembrance Day is a good opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices of people who served their country, whether it was on the front lines, or by supporting behind the scenes during periods of war.
Throughout both world wars, The Salvation Army provided essential aid and comfort to soldiers far away from their loved ones. The Salvation Army’s Canadian War Services stationed personnel near the front lines to bring food, drinks, and spiritual support to Canadian soldiers and other troops. This aid not only helped them with daily essentials, but it also reminded Canadian soldiers of home.
“The Salvation Army was good to them in many ways.”
The Army’s dedication to supporting the troops is something Annemarie Campbell, a long-time donor, appreciates personally as her husband and uncles served in the Second World War.
“The Salvation Army was good to them in many ways,” Annemarie shares. “They provided all the necessary items.”
Although her family members did not like to talk much about their wartime experiences, Annemarie recalls that one of the few details they shared was the impact of The Salvation Army’s presence.
Motivated by the support the veterans in her family received, Annemarie has consistently donated to The Salvation Army since the early 1970s. She contributes multiple times throughout the year including to the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign.
“It feels very good to help an organization that helped members of my family,” Annemarie says.
She believes her uncles and husband would be very proud of her constant support.
“It feels very good to help an organization that helped members of my family.”
For Annemarie, donating to The Salvation Army is a way to express gratitude and honour her family, knowing that the organization was there to help those who meant the most to her during some of their hardest times.
By Juan Romero