"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun,
and in the morning, we will remember them."
MAR 032012
In recent years I have dedicated myself to telling the stories of Canada's men and women in uniform during the wars of the 20th Century. I've always been interested in war-related history. But the older I get the more significant the world wars and Canada's role in them, are for me.
MAY 162011
The Canadian Army Newsreels, produced by the War Amps Society in 2010 with assistance from original members of the Canadian Army Film & Photo Unit and Library and Archives Canada, are a series of 106 separate original newsreels capturing Canada's involvement in World War Two.
NOV. 102010
Sgt. Chuck Ross, and Sgt. Norman Quick, C.S.C., reunite to celebrate the release of the Canadian Army Newsreels. The six-disc DVD set was produced by the War Amps of Canada, and is released for the first time ever to the general public.
MAY 16 2010
EDMONTON - It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of a great friend and Canadian Film Pioneer, Charles (Chuck) Ross. Chuck passed away peacefully May 16, 2010 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. Chuck is survived by his loving wife Verna, and son James.
MARCH 27 2010
CFPU veteran entrusts Award to DPALC
By Lieutenant Ronald Alvarado
OTTAWA - The Canadian Society of Cinematography (CSC) presented the CSC COMBAT CAMERA AWARD, a special achievement award to the Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit (CFPU) during its annual awards banquet held in Toronto on March 27th. Sergeant (Ret) Charles "Chuck" Ross, one of only seven remaining members of the Unit, accepted the award accompanied by two members of the current Combat Camera team based in Ottawa.
Dale Gervais has been actively researching and documenting the history of the Canadian Film & Photo Unit since 2006.Dale is currently employed as a Film Conservator at the Library & Archives Canada.
