To the editor:
I too would like to express myself in regard to the turmoil in Parliament re: the invitation of Mr.Hunka.
War, as we all know, is horrible.
I am a proud Canadian and of a generation ancestry of German and Polish. I had two great uncles who fought for Germany with no choice under Hitler.
War veterans who fought, came back suffering from PTSD without help, having to kill the enemy, which were young youth like them. On return, many turned to alcohol to block out the trauma.
I feel strongly for the Hunka family, devastating for all, as well as Mr. Rota who serves our community with dignity, pride and kindness.
I have empathy for Mr. Hunka. He was 18 and doing what he had no choice, but at that time, you had to make that choice.
We don't know Mr. Hunka's memories or his pain.
We know Hitler was evil. as so many leaders are to this day.
The horrific persecution of the Jews will never be forgotten. Canada also bears the stain of turning back the Jews to Europe by Prime Minister Mckenzie King. WW2 took the lives of 15 million soldiers and a total, including civilians, 38 million.
The Hunka family worked hard and contributed much to society. If only we were all as perfect as those who point the finger.
Sally Kemshall ,
North Bay
