recalls Mr. MacDonald . "On that day, I left Prince Edward Island for the first time, and went to British Columbia ." A severe snowstorm was in progress when he said good-bye to his tearful mother, and boarded the train. Meals were expensive, and he could not afford a berth. He had to sit up for the duration of the trip, but his mother's well-packed lunches kept him from starvation. Seven days later, he arrived in Vancouver, where he was to meet his brother, Alex, whom he had never seen, since he had left home at the early age of fifteen. He was to recognize him by a red rose in his lapel. Sure enough, he saw the rose, and Alex took him under his wing. He found employment for him on the railroad, where he worked ten hours a day for $2.50. Two years later, he enlisted in the Canadian Scottish Army for a salary of $1.50 per day. Seven years later, he returned home to visit his family. His mother was so happy to see him all decked out in his khaki uniform. Later, he worked in the Ship Yards in British Columbia , and for the Logging Industry before retirement. In summary, Mr. MacDonald says that many happy memories still exist of his parents, brothers and sisters. It was an age of innocence, where there was very little trouble to get into. "We appreciated what we had, and we made the most of it," he says. Later, Leonard returned to Prince Edward Island , and settled in Bear River . He married Annie White after the death of his first wife. He was a welcomed addition to this community. 139