Canada's Oldest WWII Vet Passes Away at 110

0:00Canada's believed oldest living citizen in a World War II veteran, Bredet Sysler, passed away at 110 years old, just before his won. 111 birthday on April 13. Niagara Falls MPP, Wayne Gates, shared the news on Facebook. Noting Sysler was also seen as Canada's oldest WWXE vet and the six oldest man worldwide. Born in Ohio in 1915, Sysler moved to the Toronto area at age 3, married his wife May in 1939 right after Britain. Entered the war and enlisted in the World Canadian Army in 1943, the same year their daughter arrived. Though the war ended without him shipping overseas, he trained as a gunner, telecom mechanic, and in chemical warfare. After service, Sysler worked 30 years with the Canada Border Services Agency and raised a big family in Fort Iri, Ontario, 5 kids, 11. Grandkids, 22 great-grandkids, and 14 great-great-grandkids.

1:00May passed in 1985 and he received the King Charles Coronation Medal last birthday for his contributions. Gates called Sysler an incredibly special person and a good man, saying he'd miss his friend's wisdom, laughter, and time together. The law marks the end of a generation whose service shaped our freedoms. Visitation starts this Wednesday and Thursday in Fort Iri, honoring a life that proved everyday alive can be fun. You've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.