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A mother never forgets. Silver Cross mother Mrs. George Stephens holds the pictures of her three sons, who were killed in World War II: (from left) Jo(...)
A mother never forgets. Silver Cross mother Mrs. George Stephens holds the pictures of her three sons, who were killed in World War II: (from left) Jo(...)

A mother never forgets. Silver Cross mother Mrs. George Stephens holds the pictures of her three sons, who were killed in World War II: (from left) Jo(...)

Date11/9/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: A mother never forgets. Silver Cross mother Mrs. George Stephens holds the pictures of her three sons; who were killed in World War II: (from left) John (Sandy); Alexander; William Colville; all commissioned pilots and all killed at the age of 24. Lest we forget; she said. A soldier-bishop takes a look at the theme of Remembrance Day.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001519F
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Lest we forget
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