Vic Mendes: More Than Playing Soccer
RMC Youth Summer Soccer Camp By: 24734 Alex Gagnon “What we are trying to do here is concentrate on the community-oriented portion of the camp. This camp is open to all kids whether they are soccer players or not. We are not here to form elite players but to teach the kids how to perform…
Where are they now?
We have contacted numerous ex-cadets from the fifties through to the new millennium and plan to feature them in the coming months to give readers a chance to catch up with names and faces from each of the respective CMCs. by M0917 Dean Fleet – 3506 Ronald G. Capern (RMC 1956) On graduation from RMC,…
Jonathan Vance; Mike Potter & Mike French in the News
It’s too late to “sell” the Afghanistan mission to Canadians “Whether or not we stay beyond 2011 is a decision for Canada, and when that decision is made the Canadian forces and those who are affected by that decision will obey and carry on.” 15696 Jonathan Vance (RRMC 1986) ____________________________________________________________ Warplane patron makes no apologies…
Luke Pierce; Bernard Laliberte; & Ed Murray in the News
Merritt announces hiring of ex-Cent Pierce as assistant coach – 24045 Luke Pierce (RMC 2008) “Luke was a character hockey player when he played, he was a gritty player, and he was also a leader” x x x ______________________________________________________________________ Life after tsunami put into focus – 5780 Bernard Laliberte (CMR RMC 1963) “The Canadian Red…
Hockey Captain Up For the Challenge
24662 Jeff Oke (RMC 2010) is a RETP cadet entering his fourth year at RMC. He was recently named team captain of RMC’s hockey team for the 2009-2010 season. He is training to become a MARS officer and is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. eVeritas recently had the opportunity to get to know Jeff…
Meet Dr. Houchang Hassan-Yari – RMCC I.L.O.
Dr. Houchang Hassan-Yari was born in Iran and is a Professor in the Department of Politics Science and Economics at Royal Military College of Canada. He received his BA at Ferdowsi University in Mashhad (Khorassan province). Dr. Hassan-Yari’s MA topic was The role of Shiism in Iranian Revolution of 1979 and his Ph.D. (Universite du…
RRMC Memories
Captain Laura Kissmann (Barr), 16395, (RMC 1984-86, RRMC 1986-88) (photo above) With Captain (Ret’d) Laurie Gibbon, 16545, (RRMC 1984-88) Captain Laura Kissmann (Barr) joined RMC in 1984 and then transferred to RRMC in 1986 where she completed a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Physical Oceanography. She spent eleven years in the regular forces in the…
Who Am I?
Who am I? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) I was a Professor of English and the first full-time dean of the Canadian Forces Military College. I served as president of the Canadian Linguistic Association, which was founded to “promote the scientific study of the written and spoken language of Canada” I was a…
Ex Cadets & Knighthood
During the Convocation Ceremony on Wednesday May 14, H24263 Dr. John S. Cowan said to the Class of 2008 “Of the first 170 cadets who entered RMC from 1876-1883 eight received knightships for feats of leadership in many fields of endeavor on at least four continents.” After 1919 [ by a Canadian decision] Canadian were…
Qu’est-ce qui se passe au CMR Saint-Jean
Fin de semaine de réunion au CMR Saint-Jean Reunion week-end at RMC Saint-Jean 2009 Richelieu vs Tracy vs Iberville vs RMC vs RRMC vs CMR Évènement spécial de dernière minute Lors du DMCV du 11 septembre 2009, une course particulière, mettant en relief la vie dans les CMC, opposera un représentant/ une représentante de chaque…
We Get Emails
Deepest Condolences to Shirley Fortier and Family It was a real shock to hear of Pete’s untimely death. He was a great friend who brought a lot of sunshine into the lives of all those who he met. I was fortunate to have seen him in early June when I met him for the last…
Deaths | Décès
3210 FORTIER, Peter Charles Hitchon (RMC 1955) (Updated Version) It is with great sadness that the family of Captain (N) (Ret’d) Peter C. Fortier, CD announces his sudden passing at the Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Born on August 14, 1931, he will be sorely missed by his wife Shirley Fortier (nee…