MCpl. Mark R. Isfeld

Many Canadians have served on several international missions in the course of their careers, repeatedly fulfilling their duties against the constant background of danger. One example of this special effort comes from Master Corporal Mark Isfeld. He was a combat engineer who served in three peace missions before losing his life in a landmine explosion in Croatia in 1994.

While serving overseas Mark was known for giving children in war-torn regions handmade dolls that his mother crocheted. These 'Izzy dolls' brought a smile and a glimmer of hope to children facing tremendous hardship. Mark's legacy continues and thousands of these dolls have been crocheted and donated by people all across Canada. The dolls are distributed to Canadian soldiers who in turn give them to children in war-torn countries. This kind and generous act by countless Canadians keeps MCpl. Isfeld's tradition alive.

For more information about Mark and his family visit the Mark Isfeld Memorial page:www.isfeldbc.com.