Who Am I?
Who am I? (By E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC ‘03) My late father had served as a Brigadier General. My mother, Elizabeth lived at 122, Gilmour St., Ottawa. I was born on June 29, 1892 in Hull, Quebec. Before the outbreak of war I had been the Mess Secretary and was a graduate of McGill University…
Mon Oncle André
12944 Captain (Ret’d) André Durand has been the RMC Liaison Officer for the Quebec region since 2004. He left CMR after second year and later completed a Bachelor of Military Arts and Sciences at RMC via distance education. Before retiring from the CF, he served as OC at the campus in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. e-Veritas: Describe the…
Remembrance
By remembering Veterans’ service and sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom they fought to preserve. Veterans of the First World War are everyday Canadians who became heroes by standing up for what we as a nation believe in: peace, freedom, and justice. Veterans Affairs Canada offers a diverse number of Remembrance Day resources on…
1914 – 1918 Vigil
At sunset November 4th through to sunrise November 11th, THIS SITE will present a vigil commemorating the 68,000 Canadians who lost their lives in WWI. The names of the 68,000 war dead will be projected over a week of nights onto the National War Memorial in Ottawa, buildings in other regions of Canada and onto…
Calgary Branch Pub Nite November 20th
RMC Club – Calgary Branch Pub Nite November 20th “Not all chemicals are bad. Without chemicals such as hydrogen and oxygen, for example, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in beer.” With everyone buried in the turmoil of global financial markets, we are going to relieve some financial distress with…
Deaths / Décès
Commandant du CMR de 1963 à 1966 C’est avec regret que nous vous informons du décès du H12481 Bgén Armand Ross, décédé le 24 octobre 2008 à l’âge de 90 ans. En 1940, il joignit les rangs du Régiment de la Chaudière et part outre-mer. En janvier 1942, il revient au Canada et sert avec…
We Get E-Mails
I have always had a penchant for recognizing symbolism. A recent article published by Downhome Magazine regarding the Newfoundland Regiment at Beaumont Hamel is the source of my inspiration for this particular text. The story you are about to read is one of coincidence, challenge, and renewal, set against the backdrop of the Labrador hinterland,…
In This Issue 40
Veterans’ Week 2008, November 5 to 11 _______________________________________ In This Issue 40: GG Announces Awarding of Meritorious Service Decorations; What’s Happening At Royal Military College of Canada; Adam Shell Heading Into the McGill Lions Den; Where are they now? Ex-Cadets in the News; Catching Up With the News; Don McLeod – Value Added; Retirements;…
GG Announces Awarding of Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division)
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, recently announced the awarding of Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division), to individuals whose specific achievements have brought honour to the Canadian Forces and to Canada. The RMC connection included: * 16247 Colonel Nicolas N Eldaoud MSC CD (CMR RMC 1988) was awarded…
What’s Happening At Royal Military College of Canada
Research universities of the year Royal Military College of Canada gains RE$EARCH Infosource’s designation of Research University of the Year in their category for their performance on a balanced set of input, output and impact measures for FY 2007. RMC demonstrated superior achievement both in earning research income and in publishing research in leading scientific…
Adam Shell Heading Back To McGill For Homecoming
Interview with Adam Shell, head coach of the RMC Paladins By: E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC ‘03) Adam Shell is entering his second season as the head coach of the Paladins. He was an assistant coach at McGill University from 2005 to 2007. He is from the Toronto area. He is a former CIS hockey player…
Where are they now?
16394 Lieutenant-Colonel Cheryl Baldwin enrolled in the Canadian Forces (CF) in 1984 and completed an Honours Economics and Commerce degree at Royal Military College graduating first in her program. She served at a variety of locations such as 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron in Shearwater, Nova Scotia, Martime Forces Atlantic Detachment at the US Naval…