Canada

A simple request from a Kelowna, B.C., veteran sparked an incredible effort that stretched across Canada. Richard Brown served aboard HMCS Haida in 1956. Hoping to find a model of the legendary warship, Brown wrote to a Canadian military magazine with a straightforward question: “Can you help?”What he didn’t know was that his request would inspire veterans, hobbyists, volunteers and members of the Royal Canadian Navy to work together to create a one-of-a-kind model of the historic vessel.“This event was a surprise to Richard. He knew nothing about it,” said neighbour Rita Klimuk.For Brown, the HMCS Haida is more than…

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