Welcome to Carpe Diem 88 Inc.

Cpl. James Hayward ArnalEveryday, there are thousands of young people across Canada who wish to make a difference in the lives of people in their community, country or other corners of the world. Cpl. James Hayward Arnal was one of those young people. He had witnessed first hand the oppression, fear and lack of freedom the people of Afghanistan endured on a daily basis. James knew he could help these people, and died doing so.

This foundation was created in memory of James, for ordinary people who wish to do extraordinary things. Humanitarian work is needed all over this world and at home, Carpe Diem 88 Inc. is here to provide funding for those ordinary people who want to participate.

Thank you for taking an interest in Carpe Diem 88 Inc. We invite you to tour our website and discover more about our foundation, and the man to whom it is dedicated.

CARPE DIEM 88 INC. IS A REGISTERED CANADIAN CHARITY

# BN 83836 4693 RR0001

NO MORE LANDMINES!

                                 "Our Dog Named Jimmy"                                 

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MISSION STATEMENT

"To support individuals to do exceptional humanitarian work and to nurture the ambitions and personal growth of these individuals by providing financial support to gain a unique life's experience.  Together we share a passion for preserving and enhancing human rights and freedom!"

VISION

"Carpe Diem 88 Inc. will be recognized as one of the premier foundations in Canada, playing an integral role in encouraging Canada's youth and young adults to live life with a healthy balance of adventure and humanitarian focus."

VALUE PROPOSITION

In James' own words, "Ambition is to travel the world, my destiny is to save lives, my favorite motto is "Do or do not, there is no try"." 

A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

This website and foundation is designed to capture the very essence of James.  What he stood for, what was important to him and how he lived his life to fullest!  It is our hope that you get to know the man that has inspired friends, family and strangers and come to understand our passion and love for him and why we want to share him with the world!  It's a story worth sharing!

STARING INTO THE HEART OF PANJWAII

In rocky mountains here we stay,
a thousand lives have spent a day.
To protect a people we know not,
give strength, courage, maybe peace of thought.

A Paradise ravaged by years of war,
Broken, torn, to the deepest core.
We stand and fight against tyranny and oppression,
we will stand witness – the final progression.

If this is to be our final resting place,
then let it be so, intact with our honour, dignity
and least of all, a sense.....of Gods Grace

Pte Dan Marsh

20 Aug 08 OP1 Ma’Sum Ghar

“I was on OP1 when I wrote that staring into the heart of Panjwaii,

and I think Jim helped me write it cause I am no poet.

What Jim fought and died for IS so important." – 26 Nov 09

Project Heroes

Project Heroes will commemorate soldiers who didn’t know most of us, but died believing they were helping others have a better future. No matter what a person thinks of war, those self-sacrificing soldiers should always be remembered by our country. Through Project Heroes, Canadians can honour and give thanks to the soldiers and their families for the sacrifices they have made for our country.  Artists are Susan Abma, Shairl Honey and Cindy Revell.

 

Visit www.projectheroes.ca to view portraits completed.

 

 

James' portrait was completed by artist Cindy Revell.  April2010.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

                                                                                                                                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
© 2009 Carpe Diem 88 Inc.