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General Discussion => Any and Every Thing => Topic started by: Perry on December 22, 2015, 12:10:16 pm

Title: Thank you Boston!
Post by: Perry on December 22, 2015, 12:10:16 pm

I don't know how many folks are aware of the connection between Boston and Nova Scotia? Back in 1917 two ships collided in Halifax Harbour, one of which was loaded with munitions (WWI). The explosion that occurred was the largest explosion in the world at that time. It literally wiped out Halifax, the devastation was almost complete. Hospitals were wiped out as were many of the folks that staffed them. Boston stepped up to the plate and immediately sent supplies and Drs. and nurses to aid in the recovery. Each year since, Nova Scotia has sent (free of course) the large Christmas tree to the city of Boston in gratitude. It is a tradition that has carried on and it has become something of an honour here to have one of your trees chosen as "the tree".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxNcSQJ2IOg

Title: Re: Thank you Boston!
Post by: Jen on December 22, 2015, 01:00:03 pm

What a great story! I found it on youtube and will share on facebook  :)

Title: Re: Thank you Boston!
Post by: Perry on December 22, 2015, 01:41:56 pm

There is actually a movie that was made titled (of course) Shattered City - The Halifax Explosion! Many of the scenes were shot in Lunenburg when we first moved there and Jane and I ended up being extras on the set. I was an army officer and Jane was a woman shopping near the wharves. I will see if I can find a picture we have of us in character.

At 23 seconds in, Jane is just off to the left of the main character, wearing a black hat with gold trim.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3DU95ZLxw8&list=PLB8E7EDD94C74F4F1

Title: Re: Thank you Boston!
Post by: Jen on December 22, 2015, 02:27:11 pm

Hey Perry, the vid says "This video doesn't exist" fyi

Title: Re: Thank you Boston!
Post by: Perry on December 22, 2015, 03:23:15 pm

Try it now Jen. Me at 29 seconds just behind main character and Jane and I together at 42 seconds.
Blink and you'll miss it. LOLOLOL

Title: Re: Thank you Boston!
Post by: efmesch on December 22, 2015, 03:55:43 pm

It really warms the heart when you come across one community that remembers its' debt to another on the "long term". 
This is really a special event.   :yes: :)  :yes:.
I wouldn't be surprised some day to hear about the tree coming from your property, Perry.

Title: Re: Thank you Boston!
Post by: Jen on December 22, 2015, 04:26:47 pm

I saw you Perry :) But didn't see you and Jane, I think that one was a nano blink  :laugh: Really good vid tho. Enjoyed that

Title: Re: Thank you Boston!
Post by: Riverrat on December 22, 2015, 04:54:45 pm

Perry thanks for sharing.  I got a history lesson today.

Title: Re: Thank you Boston!
Post by: Lburou on December 22, 2015, 10:58:17 pm

Thanks for the great story Perry!