Amidst the vibrant fireworks illuminating the starlit sky over Tracy Island, Bernadette Winder Tracy and her husband, Virgil Tracy, shared a tender moment on the shores of their secluded paradise. The air crackled with anticipation as Canada Day celebrations reached their peak.
'Happy Canada Day, my love,' Virgil whispered, his voice filled with affection. 'It's a special day for more than just us Canadians.'
Bernadette smiled up at him. 'Yes, indeed. Even the Tracy family knows the importance of the Royal Canadian Air Force.'
Just then, Gordon Tracy approached the couple, his eyes twinkling with excitement. 'Hey, Virg, I just saw some old friends of ours fly by—the Snowbirds!'
Virgil's eyes widened in interest. 'The Snowbirds? I haven't seen them in years.'
Together, they turned towards the coastline, where a magnificent formation of nine CF-18 Hornets, painted in bold colors, soared overhead. The Tracys watched in awe as the jets performed a gravity-defying show, leaving trails of blue, white, and red smoke in their wake.
'That was incredible,' Bernadette exclaimed.
'They're one of the finest aerobatic teams in the world,' Jeff Tracy, Virgil's father, said with pride. 'I've had the pleasure of working closely with the Canadian military over the years.'
'It's inspiring,' Gordon added. 'To think that they protect our skies while we protect the world below.'
As the evening progressed, the Tracy brothers and their father joined Bernadette and Virgil in a lively celebration. They sang along to Canadian folk songs, shared stories of their adventures, and watched the spectacular fireworks show together.
In that moment, Bernadette felt a profound sense of belonging. She had always been proud of her Canadian heritage, but it was now that she truly understood the deep connection it had with her husband's family and their extraordinary work with International Rescue.
As the night drew to a close, Bernadette and Virgil stood hand in hand on the beach, gazing up at the starlit sky. The memories of this Canada Day would forever be etched in their hearts, a reminder of the unbreakable bond between their family, their nation, and the heroes who soar above them.
End of chapter 20
