Project Description
In honour of our National Heros,
A collection of intimate one-on-one conversations with a variety of war survivors, providing a glimpse into their most vivid, and often difficult, memories during their time of service. The stories promise to educate, inspire and touch viewer’s hearts.
“The goal of this project is to provide veterans the opportunity to express their feelings to help Canadians understand the depth of their struggle and sacrifice,” explains Jocelyn Vieth, Digital Storyteller and Founder of Your Digital Legacy.
“This collection intends to bridge the generational disconnect between those who experienced war first-hand and those who have become accustomed to the values and beliefs which soldiers fought to preserve. In the video, the veterans define ‘sacrifice’ and share what they hope younger generations will remember.”
Use of the video is encouraged to keep these memories alive and the conversation going. Downloadable copies of the video are available below the video on VIMEO directly.
FEATURED IN VANCITY BUZZ (Nov 10th 2015) Interview with Jocelyn Vieth:
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/11/preserving-legacies-veterans-project-video/
So excited to share the final project with all of you! ENJOY
Well done!
So impressed with this Video and the work and time that went into it. Brought a tear to my eye as I have a brother who has never talked about the War until recently and he is 91 yrs old….he lost an eye when attacked in a Tanker.
What a wonderful tribute to our Veterans!
This should be shown on Remembrance Day to students everywhere to keep the memory alive.
Very well done Joss,very touching.
And thank you veterans.
Stories and the human touch are so very impactful. I appreciate these veterans sharing their personal experience with us to provide a glimpse into their sacrifice. I hope all Canadians take time to remember – with thanks.
Great job Joss, great footage and very well put together!
Amazingly thoughtful and touching. Thank you Frank for this advice, “If you can’t remember, try to imagine.”
Amazing to see the emotions that are still so strong today. Thanks to all the veterans for the sacrifices they made. Let us never forget.
Very touching. It’s not often we have the opportunity to hear about such personal experiences about the war.
Thank you for sharing your gift and for creating a beautiful tribute to our Veterans.
Well done 🙂
Thank you for capturing what must have been horrifying for these generous souls to recall. An authentic and raw testimony that should be shared.
Beautiful tribute and Freedom isn’t Free…nobody wants War…but I’m thankful that I have my freedom today.
Very beautifully put together Jocelyn. It’s a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and pain endured for our freedom. Thank you for sharing with us
So amazing to hear their stories and so important for us to remember, thank you for capturing this so beautifully so we will never forget!
Sharing and listening will keep their fallen comrades forever close…
The Veterans that participated viewed the finale video last evening. They are overwhelmed by the outpour of love and the interaction from those who have taken the time to view their message. “Thank you again for a wonderful tribute. You got them to open up.” Frank J Smyth (Director of George Derby Care Society). It was my pleasure! Thank you Frank, John, Peter, Yetty, George, Lloyd, Marvin, Neil, James, Lance, Peter & Thomas for your open hearts and service.
1 day until Remembrance Day! Lets continue to share their message of sacrifice, hope, peace and love with everyone.
Thank you, Jocelyn, for this moving and inspirational video. What a special way to honour our veterans and their powerful message.
A very moving video Jocelyn! I think you have captured the purpose of Remembrance Day beautifully!