This November 11th, we pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of our veterans who fought and sacrificed to protect our rights and freedoms we hold dear.
At Tripar, this day holds special meaning as we reflect on the legacy of our Tripar’s founder Ben Sevack, a WW2 veteran. Born in London, Ben served as an engineer in the British Army earning medals. These medals not only represent his courage, but also the same indomitable spirit that would later drive him to found Tripar in 1949 as a new immigrant to Canada.
Ben’s journey from wartime service to entrepreneur is a powerful reminder of the strength, grit, and commitment veterans bring to every chapter of our lives.
Ben's accomplishments in WW2
- Joined the United Kingdom Home Guard in 1941.
- Survived “the Blitzkrieg” attacks where his hometown was bombed 71 times in 267 days, which includes the destruction of his home.
- Drafted in 1942 and recruited by the Royal Engineers for his technical skills.
- Trained to specialize in maintaining field surveying instruments.
- Served in Naples Italy where a Brigadier recognizing his tradesman expertise; as well as Graz Austria, and Spain.
- Learned 3 other languages during his postings: Italian, German and Spanish.
- Took care of war horses at the end of war and learned how to ride them.
This Remembrance Day, we honor all those who served and sacrificed; carrying forward their values of resilience, hope, and freedom. We shall never forget them.
Ben Sevack's service book
