11/02/2026
🐾 SERGEANT GANDER: A CANADIAN HERO
Meet Sergeant Gander, a Newfoundland dog from Gander, Newfoundland, who became a hero during the Second World War.
Gander was the beloved mascot of the Royal Ri**es of Canada. When the regiment was sent to Hong Kong in 1941, the soldiers couldn't bear to leave their four-legged friend behind. He went with them.
During the Battle of Hong Kong, Gander helped protect his fellow soldiers. On one occasion, when a gr***de landed near wounded Canadian soldiers, Gander grabbed it and ran away.
The gr***de exploded, killing Gander but saving the lives of seven soldiers.
In 2000, he was posthumously awarded the Dickin Medal for bravery.
Today, we remember Sergeant Gander, a Canadian dog who gave his life protecting the people he loved.
🌺 Lest We Forget, Sergeant Gander.
