R.H. Thomson, the veteran Canadian actor who is recognized by fans across the world as Road to Avonlea’s Jasper Dale, is in the midst of planning an entirely unprecedented international event for the 100th anniversary of World War One.  It is a remembrance that has never before been attempted, in recognition of one of the most important events in our global history.

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aunt lucy during the recent

war could and what
is more did tell you just
what everybody was fighting

In Rilla of Ingleside, the final book in the Anne series of novels, the character of Walter Blythe writes home from a World War One battlefield in France to his younger sister, Rilla:

Not too long ago we brought you the news that R.H. Thomson, who played Jasper Dale in Road to Avonlea, was honoured with the Order of Canada for his contributions to the Canadian arts industry.  Now, the accomplished thespian is being recognized for his work in remembering the sacrifices of Canadian veterans.