Morale Building Quotes from Stonewall Jackson
Morale Building Quotes from Stonewall Jackson: “The patriot volunteer, fighting for his country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.” “My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never !” “Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy of possible.” “I yield to no man in sympathy for…
Deaths
REMINDER: 3173 John Stewart – former commandant RMCC – 1980-82 passed away on Sunday, August 23 – (source) A memorial service commemorating his life will be held at Currie Hall, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, 12 September 2015 at 1:00 pm. A reception at the RMC Senior Staff Mess will…
In This Issue 35
*** In This Issue 35: xxxx The Week that Was… 6513 John Bart & 7076 John van Haastrecht Memorial Golf Tournament Looking back through the 1985 Review… 14458 Dr Harry Kowal: The Corporal Knew Best xxxx Keeping tabs… Which Ex Cadet Said What? When? Why? 15999 Colonel Ian Lightbody: off to a new…
The Week That Was…
Photos by: Dr. Paul Kavanagh (Operation Veteran) Class of 2019 March Through Memorial Arch; Still Being Refurbished FYOP staff well prepared and up to the challenge Many photos of the Class of 2019 arrival MORE…
6513 John Bart & 7076 John van Haastrecht Memorial Golf Tournament
6513 John Bart & 7076 John van Haastrecht Memorial Golf Tournament By Bryan Bailey 70 golf enthusiasts enjoyed the first annual John Bart and John van Haastrecht Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, August 24th at the superbly conditioned and challenging Country Club in Woodbridge, formerly the Board of Trade. Not only is this course an…
Looking back through the 1985 Review…
Looking back through the 1985 Review… We continue the process whereby we will be digitizing old photos which will eventually find a place in the Alumni website – Narrowpoint. Our aim is to match up names with the photos that are already in The Review of a particular year with as many of our oldie…
14458 Dr Harry Kowal: The Corporal Knew Best
Dr Harry Kowal: The Corporal Knew Best Article from various sources To this day, Harry Kowal still doesn’t know what made his father so sure that Royal Military College was the right place for his son to go to school. He just remembers his father was right. The prospect came up at the last minute.…
Which Ex Cadet Said What? When? Why?
** “In 1962, I was selected as one of four RCAF people to join the USAF Space Systems Division in Los Angeles, California. For one year, I was the USAF Project Manager for the Ranger and Mariner programs.” ** “I have absolutely no bad memories. I had an excellent staff that, for the most part,…
15999 Colonel Ian Lightbody: off to a new career
15999 Colonel Ian Lightbody, CD, Plt 00183 RCAF (RRMC RMC 1987) After over 32 years of loyal and dedicated service, Col Ian Lightbody will retire from the Canadian armed forces and Royal Canadian Air Force on 21 Sep 15. Col Lightbody began his career in June of 1983 where he attended the Royal Military College…
Stanley / Withers / Dallaire unveiling ceremony – 26 Sept
2014 Wall of Honour Ceremony The Class of 1963, as their gift to the College upon entry into the Old Brigade in 2009, have created and donated to RMC, a Wall of Honour to recognize ex-cadets of the Royal Military Colleges (RMC, RRMC, CMR) and others with College numbers for outstanding achievements and contributions to…
September 2, 1945 – The Signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender
xxx September 2, 1945 – The Signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay By: 3572 FJN Hostilities with Japan ended on 15 August, 1945, to be followed by a signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender on 2 September. No. 851 Colonel L Moore Cosgrave, DSO, Croix de…