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He helped pioneer the use of helicopters at sea and worked to make Canada's naval aviation community one of the most capable in the world during the Cold War. Destined for high command, he held key roles with Air Command (now the Royal Canadian Air Force) in Winnipeg, commanded CFB Shearwater, and contributed to NATO operations in Europe, where he was instrumental in implementing the crucial Airborne Warning and Control System, designed to detect aircraft, ships, and vehicles at long ranges and to control and command the battle space in an air engagement. Upon returning to Canada, he became the commander of Air Command, serving in this role until his retirement in 1989. Throughout his career, Lt.-Gen. (Retd) Ashley worked to benefit his community. He has been involved with the Shearwater Aviation Museum for most of his life and was a founding Director of the Canada Science and Technology Museum Foundation. Forever the sailor, he served two decades on the board of Bytown Brigantine, a sailing program to benefit underprivileged youth. Quotes "Lieutenant-General (Retd) Ashley's legacy reminds us of the strength, courage, and unwavering commitment that define the Canadian Armed Forces. His distinguished service—spanning both the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force—is a powerful example of leadership in a polarized time. His leadership should serve as a reminder to all Canadians of what we, as individuals, can achieve during times of instability and conflict to safeguard and shape our country." The Honourable David J. McGuinty Minister of National Defence "Lieutenant-General (Retd) Ashley's story is one that resonates deeply here in Halifax and across Nova Scotia. As a Hometown Hero, his legacy of service reflects the values we hold dear in our community, such as leadership, perseverance, and commitment to country. Today, it's an honour to celebrate his remarkable contributions." The Honourable Darren Fisher Member of Parliament for Dartmouth – Cole Harbour "Parks Canada is honoured to induct Lieutenant-General (Retd) Larry Ashley as Canada's newest Hometown Hero. He joins a growing list of Canadians recognized for their leadership, community service, and dedication to making a difference. I invite all Canadians to discover his story and those of other Hometown Heroes who have helped build the Canada we know today." Ron Hallman President and Chief Executive Officer, Parks Canada "Lieutenant-General (Retd) Larry Ashley exemplifies the very best of what it means to serve—both in uniform and in the community. As the only Royal Canadian Navy officer ever to command Canada's Air Force, his career broke new ground and built enduring bridges between our naval and air forces. His legacy of service continues to inspire generations of sailors and aviators alike, and it is entirely fitting that he is honoured today as a Hometown Hero." Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee Commander, Royal Canadian Navy "Today we honoured the legacy of Lieutenant-General (Retd) Larry Ashley, a distinguished Canadian who proudly commanded Canada's Air Force during a significant moment in its history. His contributions to the Maritime Helicopter community and naval operations can still be seen today, leaving an impressive legacy from an impressive individual. We are grateful to be celebrating the accomplishments of this Hometown Hero." Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force Quick Facts Lt.-Gen. (Retd) Ashley joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a cadet and, over a 34-year career marked by determination, innovation, and opportunity, rose to the rank of Lieutenant-General and became Commander of the Canadian Air Force. He received many honours and awards during his military career. He was made a Commander of the Canadian Order of Military Merit (1986), received the Queens's Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012). He was Aide-de-Camp (ADC) for the Governor General of Canada and has been Honorary Aide-de-Camp to four Lieutenant-Governors. Launched by Parks Canada in 2015 as a community-based initiative, the Hometown Heroes began as a celebration of the inspiring stories of Canadians—both military and civilian—who supported the Allied efforts during the First and Second World Wars. The program has evolved to include people from across Canada who have made meaningful contributions to their communities. This initiative highlights the remarkable achievements of these heroes and the lasting impact they've had on their communities. 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The Province
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This week marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombs being dropped on Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Japanese surrendered Aug. 15. This handout picture taken on August 6, 1945 by U.S. Army and released from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum shows a mushroom cloud of the atomic bomb dropped by B-29 bomber Enola Gay over the city of Hiroshima. Photo by HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM / AFP/Getty Images On Aug. 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors An early newspaper account said 'the obliterating blast' had 'destroyed 60 per cent of the Japanese city.' 'Practically all living things — human and animal — were 'literally seared to death' by the new weapon loosed against the industrial and military city,' said another story in the Aug. 8 Vancouver Daily Province. But the Japanese failed to surrender immediately. And the U.S. dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki Aug. 9. Many people were 'vaporized' in the atomic blasts, so a death count was difficult. But a 2020 article in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists online magazine said the 'most credible estimates' were that 70,000 to 140,000 people were killed in Hiroshima, and 40,000 to 70,000 were killed in Nagasaki — a combined death count between 110,000 and 210,000. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Details of the devastation on the ground were not immediately available. So the initial newspaper stories Aug. 6 focused on the bomb, which an Associated Press story contained more power than 20,000 tons of TNT. 'The bomb produces more than 2,000 times the blast of the largest bomb ever used,' said the AP story. Both the Vancouver Sun and the Province said the power of the atomic bomb was comparable to seven of the blasts that devastated Halifax after a munitions ship blew up there on Dec. 6, 1917, killing 1,500, injuring 4,000 and leaving 20,000 people homeless. The devastated city of Hiroshima after the first atomic bomb was dropped by a U.S. air force B-29 aircraft on Aug. 6, 1945. Photo by - / AFP via Getty Images American president Harry Truman said his country had spent $2 billion on the atomic bomb project. 'It is the harnessing of the basic power of the universe,' Truman stated on Aug. 6. 'The force from which the sun draws its power has been loosed against those who brought war to the Far East.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The London Daily Mail reported Aug. 7 that the Japanese would receive a 48-hour ultimatum 'threatening to atom-bomb her into oblivion unless she surrendered unconditionally.' But it didn't, so a different type of atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. Vancouver newspapers were openly racist during the Second World War, routinely referring to the Japanese as 'Japs.' But local coverage of the atomic bomb was more restrained than in American papers. 'Truman Tells Japs: 'GIVE UP OR WIPED OUT BY ATOMIC BOMB',' screamed the front-page headline in the 'War Extra' of the Aug. 7 Seattle Post-Intelligencer. As jingoistic as some stories were, reports of the devastation and potential problems of radioactivity soon began to crop up. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A William Tyree story in the Aug. 8 Sun reported on a Radio Tokyo broadcast that said: 'Inhabitants were killed by blast, fire and crumbling buildings. Most bodies were so badly battered that it was impossible to distinguish between the men and the women. 'Radio Tokyo said both the dead and wounded had been burned beyond recognition.' The Japanese finally surrendered Aug. 15. B.C. is 16 hours behind Tokyo, so the news reached Vancouver on the afternoon of Aug. 14. This combination image of two file photos dated 1945 shows a view of the city of Hiroshima before, left, and after, right, the first atomic bomb was dropped by a U.S. air force B-29 aircraft on the city on Aug. 6, 1945. Photo by - / AFP via Getty Images The Vancouver Sun printed an Extra edition within minutes of the Japanese surrender. It had a simple headline: 'OFFICIAL' in white letters against a black background, and 'PEACE' in giant red letters. There were no photos released of the atomic blasts in Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the time. The Chicago Tribune printed photos of atomic blasts in New Mexico on Aug. 18, but not of the bombs dropped on Japan. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Photos taken by Japanese photographers of the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were first printed in the Province on Sept. 4, alongside a report by Vern Haugland of the Associated Press. It was headlined Hiroshoma Atomic City of the Dead. But the photos didn't show the devastation on people, probably because the U.S. occupation forces didn't want them to be shown. The current edition of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has a story on Japanese photojournalist Yoshito Matsushige, who was in Hiroshima when the bomb was dropped. Matsushige took five chilling photographs Aug. 6, the only known photos taken in Hiroshima that day. Two show a group of junior high school students with 'shredded clothing, severe burns and peeling skin.' 'I clearly remember how the viewfinder was clouded over with my tears,' Matsushige later said. Matsushige's photos weren't widely shown until the U.S. occupation ended in 1952. jmackie@ Front page of The Vancouver Sun Extra for Aug. 14, 1945 after the Japanese government accepted the Allied surrender terms. Vancouver Sun Read More Vancouver Whitecaps Sports News Junior Hockey Local News
