The Province:
Whitey was pictured in the photograph escaping the clutches of his mother Bernice and racing to his father Jack, a rifleman who was leaving for war with the B.C. Regiment (Duke of Connaughts Own Rifles).
The image was captured by Province photographer Claude Dettloff, sent around the world and on Saturday, brought to life again.
A $2 Canadian coin has been minted, postage stamp produced and bronze statue unveiled at Hyack Square, near the original scene.
Not just an iconic Canadian picture but a world famous image made all the more sad when you hear the story of what happened afterwards. Make sure you have a tissue ready if you watch the video.
The article doesn’t mention it that I saw, but I looked it up: Jack survived the war.
Gotta watch the video associated with the link for the full, sad story.
I haven’t watched the video, but I know at least some of the rest of the story.
That was the only positive thing I could think to say on the subject. 😉
And yes, I’ll watch the video. I have a blind spot shaped like video ads; I didn’t even notice it. So thanks for pointing it out.
Hell of a story. Wish I could see the sculpture in person; it looks like a good perspective simulation.