A writer specializing in works of historical fiction
Private Ellwyne Ballantyne, 802423, from the 4th Battalion of the CEF, has a grave marker in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension. It's a peaceful plot near Lens, France. A coworker of mine who lives in Belgium made the trek to this French cemetery and he kindly sent me some incredible photographs that he captured while there. The morning he visited, frost covered the markers, almost standing at attention in the glow of the sunrise.
This CBC article highlights some of the most spectacular trees across Canada. When my novel is published, I'd love to be able to add Ellwyne's tree to this list. But, to learn about him and his astou
I grew up in London, Ontario. Back when it was a statutory holiday for all, I went to most Remembrance Day ceremonies at the cenotaph in the downtown core, rain, snow, or shine. I found this podcast
Ellwyne Ballantyne's life has fascinated me since I first learned of his life story, first through a newspaper article, and then through the memories shared with me by ancestors who knew him. I have