Ex-Cadets in the News
9968 Serge Labbé’s (CMR RMC ’74) redemption Source Une promotion discrète, mais controversée ______________________________________________________ Canadian pension scholar receives award from CFA Institute 6584 Keith Ambachtsheer (RRMC RMC ’65) honoured at Chicago conference Source ______________________________________________________ Military signals school reinventing itself 15514 David Gosselin (RMC ’86) Source ______________________________________________________ Change of command at 3CFFTS 17451 Paul Dittmann (…
Catching Up With the News
Correction from last week. When we launched e-Veritas, there was unanimous internal agreement that we would adhere to the highest standards of fairness and accuracy. From time to time we have fallen short. Last week we published a five year out of date article on 9413 Major-General (ret’d) Cameron Ross (RRMC RMC ’73). We regret…
Where are they now?
3221 Jon Jennekens (RMC ’54) graduated from RMC in Mechanical Engineering in 1954 and was granted the Van der Smissen-Ridout Award. After a year’s service with UN peacekeeping Forces in Korea, Jon graduated from Queen’s University. During the next 18 months he received six postings. In January 1958, Jon joined the Operations Division of the…
Extra Innings
8862 Denny J. Roberts from St. Catherines, ON entered RMC in 1967. Of course, this was Canada’s Centennial Year. It was also the peak of the “60s” – when many of his peers were experiencing perhaps, for the first time, the opportunity to do their own thing. The 1971 RMC Year Book likely says it…
Flashback | Rétrospective
Former Commandants. In this edition of e-Veritas we commence a series of interview type articles on former commandants of RMC; CMR; and RRMC. First Up: XXXIV RMC Commandant, 1991 – 93 8790 General (ret`d) Édouard Jean Boyle C.M.M., C.D.(RMC ’71) joined Canadian Forces (CF) as Officer Cadet in 1967. He earned a B.A. (Hons.) Economics…
Misc
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Quotation | Citation
“Being a cadet is not an easy road, but it is worth every bit of the effort,” she said. “Our nation requires intelligent, well-rounded young men and women of character to lead our military. Every day there are cadets who demonstrate they are up to the challenges ahead, and you know that the future of…
Trivia | Bagatelle
Who am I? I was born in Ottawa on 30 July 1906 and educated at Loyala College (Montreal, 1916-1919), Ashbury College (Ottawa, 1919-1925). I entered Royal Military College on 26 July 1927. I was commissioned on 24 June 1929. I was awarded my wings on 20 September 1929. I served as F/O 1 September 1930.…
Notices | Avis
The Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies (CASIS) announces a call for nominations for students to attend the CASIS International Conference in Ottawa, Ontario, October 30 to November 1, 2008. The Bursary competition is open to Canadian undergraduate and graduate students currently registered and attending Canadian universities or colleges, recommended by a professor, whose…
Reunions
Class of 62 – Old Brigade Recruits http://www.classof1962.rmcclub.ca/OB%20events.htm and http://www.rmcclub.ca/ for the latest details. Meet ‘n’ Greet Friday 3 Oct 08, in the Vimy Officers’ Mess: Time: 1845 for 1930. Dinner will be served from 1930 to 2130 – Dress: Casual (Jacket and tie optional); for ladies – as appropriate. Cost: $45 per person, payable…
We get emails
In the latest e-Veritas, it appears that I am still on the Queen’s payroll. The ‘Catching up with the news’ article ” 9413 Major-General (ret’d) Cameron Ross (RRMC RMC ’73) Director General, International Security Policy, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa” refers to a Fraser Institute briefing 5 years ago. As much as I enjoyed my old…
Thank you | merci
We wish to acknowledge and thank : E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC ’03); 23996 Alex Cushley ; and 24637 Kevin Kunz for their help in ensuring that we can continue to produce an informative and high quality e-newsletter. For the past couple of years Victoria has consistently provided timely and high quality articles – which we…