Aberhart, William b. December 30, 1878 d. May 23, 1943 Alberta Premier. He served as the Premier of the province of Alberta, Canada from 1935 until his death in office on May 23, 1943. He was educated at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, where he received his B.A. degree in 1906 and later became a school teacher. In 1915 he became school principal at the Crescent Heights High School in Calgary, Alberta, where he stayed until 1935. In 1918 he also founded the Calgary Prophetic Bible Institute, and became an advocate for the principle of...[Read More] Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Moran, Ambrose Joseph 'Amby' b. April 3, 1895 d. April 8, 1958 Professional Hockey Player. He began as a hockey player in Manitoba in Winnipeg and Brandon before turning professional in 1921. He then played for the Regina Capitals (1921 to 24), Vancouver Maroons (1924 to 1926), Moose Jaw Maroons and New Haven Eagles (1926 to 1927). 1926 saw Moran made his National Hockey League debut with the Montreal Canadiens. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks (1927 to 1928) before ending his playing career in the American Hockey Association. It was the AHA that...[Read More] (Bio by: 1weasel) Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
O'Rourke, Michael James b. March 19, 1878 d. December 6, 1957 World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 7th Battalion, British Columbia Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force. On the dates of August 15 to 17, 1917, Private O'Rourke was a stretcher-bearer in actions at Len, France. During the this period, he worked dressing wounds, carrying wounded, getting them food and water while under constant enemy fire. For courage and devotion to duty, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Tabak, Ronald John b. September 25, 1953 d. December 25, 1984 Rock Singer. Opera-trained vocalist in the well-known rock group, Prism. They mainly toured Canada and had many hits, and still can be heard on the radio today. Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Plot: 5 - 88 Whispering Pine
Train, Charles William b. September 21, 1890 d. March 28, 1965 World War I British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the London Scottish Regiment, British Army. On December 8, 1917, at Ein Kerem, Palestine, his company was unexpectedly engaged by two enemy machine-guns. Corporal Train on his own initiative rushed forward, with rifle grenades and succeeded in putting some of the team out of action by a direct hit. He shot an officer and killed or wounded the remainder of the team. He then went to the assistance of a comrade who was...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
b. December 30, 1878 d. May 23, 1943