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anadian war veterans are com!
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clubs within the Metro tary:
Vancouver area. “C
Even years after leaving the dem
military, retired soldiers are then
connecting with fellow upw
veterans for support after ride
experiencing the lasting cate,
effects of war. word
Wayne Williams, ther
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bike and the whe
veteran biker

Bob Laing, re-
tired sergeant and
communications spe-
cialist in the Canadian
Military, sitting on his
motorcycle while sporting
his military beret and med-
als. HOLLIE MCGOWAN PHOTO

“T call it
my wind
therapy.”

— WAYNE WILLIAMS, VETERAN AND
MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST

Robert Seckler (second from the left) pictured with the 9 platoon Oscar company in Alberta, 1987. pHoTo courTESY oF
ROBERT SECKLER