Victoria Edwards and RMC Band History
E3161 Victoria Edwards interviewed several ex-cadets and distilled their account of the early band at the Royal Military College. e-veritas: What instrument(s) did you play? 3506 Ron Capern (RMC 1955): I became a tenor drummer in the 1955 RMC pipe band (having discovered I had no talent for playing even the chanter, much less the…
In This Issue 39
CFB Kingston to honour a fallen soldier e-Veritas readers are invited to attend a unique building dedication ceremony where new living quarters will be dedicated to a fallen soldier of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan – for the very first time to the memory of 22596 Captain Matthew Jonathan Dawe, who died on July 4, 2007.…
Badging Parade and Wall of Honour Inductees
” As the 2010 Ex Cadet weekend comes to a close, I want to take this opportunity to thank the very many people who worked so hard to organize and execute all the activities. From start to finish, it was an incredible weekend! Special thanks to the RMC Club and Foundation leadership for their tremendous…
The RMC First Year Obstacle Course – a Parent’s Perspective
Obstacle Course – 2010 The Sky Hawks, the Canadian Forces premier parachute demonstration team kicked off festivities last Friday just before the start of the Obstacle Course. The 13 obstacles were strategically placed all around the RMC campus and were designed and set-up by the Class of 2013 (II Years). Each obstacle proved challenging; teams…
Legacy Dinner – 2010
Legacy Dinner Kicks Off Reunion Weekend 2010 in Big League Style By: 24712 Brent Fisher The Royal Military College of Canada has witnessed yet another remarkable Legacy Dinner. Alumni, family, and officer cadets alike were in attendance at Yeo Hall this past Thursday for the annual dinner. This year, dignitaries included H7543 Senator Joseph A…
Birchall Leadership Award
Birchall Leadership Award Ceremony Big Part of the 2010 Legacy Dinner An added bonus to all of us who had the pleasure of attending the Legacy Dinner this year was to also be part of the Birchall Leadership Award presentation. 10080 R.T. (Bob) Booth (photo above) was the Master of Ceremonies for this portion of…
Ex Cadets March Off
Old Brigade and Ex Cadets Head off the Parade Square on their way to the Memorial Arch. Sorry, photos no longer available.
Wall of Honour to the Memorial Arch & Back
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Wrap Up at the Parade Square
Presentation of Matthew Dawe and Nichola Goddard Swords Red & White presentation; Class of 1984 Gift Painting to the College – Prints available at Panet House, all proceeds to the Foundation; changing of the guard for the Old Brigade Adjutant The Thumbs Tell the Story for the Weekend Sorry, the many photos that were posted…
AGMs – Lunches – Dinners – Big part of the Reunion Weekend
Our e-Veritas photographer, 24487 Dan Fleming, seemed to be everywhere over the 2010 Reunion Weekend. Well not everywhere but he did show up at quite a few places. Following are some of the memories in short slide-shows that Dan was able capture: Friday Lunch sponsored by the Foundation for the Club, Foundation staffs at the…
FINAL DAYS OF FYOP & Cadets Receive Awards Before The Big Weekend!
FINAL DAYS OF FYOP “… the most important lesson we have learned through FYOP is teamwork.” By: 25922 NCdt Coleman With FYOP coming to a close, first years are anticipating a weekend of fun with their families and friends. But they are also taking time to reflect on what FYOP has taught them, what it…
Varsity Sports & More; Plus Reunion Weekend Sports Results
Men’s Basketball OUA- Men’s Basketball CIS – Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball OUA – Women’s Basketball CIS – Women’s Basketball Men’s and Women’s Running OUA – Cross Country CIS Men’s Running / CIS Women’s Running Men’s and Women’s Fencing OUA – Fencing Hockey OUA- Men’s Hockey CIS – Men’s Hockey Rugby OUA – Men’s Rugby…