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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

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I am surrounded by fearful odds that will overcome me and my valiant men; but I am pleased to die fighting for my beloved country.
- Gen. Gregorio H. Del Pilar(1875-1899), hero of Tirad Pass in the Philippine-American war.
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September 13
1759: Battle of the Plains of Abraham
1759: The Battle of Quebec
1942: HMCS OTTAWA is cut in two and sinks after being attacked by U-91 in the mid-atlantic. HMCS ST CROIX conducts depth charge attacks, while two corvettes pick up just 65 survivors from a crew of 179.
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