In This Issue 6/2008 – Dans ce numéro 6/2008
The photos from this text were inadvertently deleted. (long story) We apologize for the inconvenience. Bill & Rolande Oliver Ex Cadets In The News: 4860 John de Chastelain (RMC ‘60); 21678 Meagan McGrath (RMC ‘00); 12570 Mike Kennedy (RMC ‘80) RMC wins top honours during West Point Weekend; Another View On WP Weekend; What’s Happening…
Quotation | Citation
“I was told that the situation was growing increasingly dangerous with warlords, rebels and others blocking safe passage to Carstensz Pyramid. Instead of exposing ourselves to that direct threat we decided to cancel. I hope to return again soon to attempt this climb, if the mountain is ever reopened to foreigners.” 21678 Meagan McGrath (RMC…
Ex-Cadets in the News | Anciens dans le
O.D. Skelton Memorial Lecture, Ottawa, 27 February 4860 John de Chastelain (RMC ’60) The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Leonard J. Edwards, is pleased to announce that the O.D. Skelton Memorial Lecture for 2007-8 will be given by the distinguished Canadian soldier and statesman John de Chastelain. General de Chastelain’s lecture will be entitled “‘Jaw-Jaw…
Trivia | Bagatelle
RMC captures 4th consecutive Historic tournament ! By: OCdt Nick George There is certainly a special feeling inherent with donning an RMC toque, scarf, and jersey, and stepping out onto the ice to play a game that we as Canadians have known since nearly the birth of our country. This tournament, which will cap off…
Deaths | deces
4192 Donald LEWIS (RMC ’59): We recently received word that Don passed away in Toronto February 3rd, following a courageous fight with cancer. Don was a RETP cadet who went on to become a lawyer following his five years at RMC. No other details are available at this time
Top Headlines | À la une
OCdt Stephen Keeble, 4 Sqn receiving the Ball Hockey trophy from BGen Tom Lawson, Cmdt of RMC and BGen Robert Caslen, Commandant, US Corps of Cadets. USMA. RMC wins top honours during West Point Weekend By Capt Paule Poulin There is no debating, RMC came out on top during West Point Weekend. As a matter…
Extra Innings | Manches supplémentaire
West Point Weekend 2008 Another View By WJO The 2008 edition of what has become known as the “West Point Weekend” was hosted by RMC over this past weekend. Seventy seven cadets, nine staff and three spouses made the journey north to engage in athletic competition and social exchange in order to help foster the…
What’s Happening At RMC | Que se passe-t-il au CMR?
RMC gunning for fourth win at Sandhurst military skills competition Le CMR vise une quatrième victoire à la compétition d’adresse militaire Sandhurst A New Look for the Baronial Hall, Currie Building Coaching the Coaches symposium
Catching Up With the News | Se remettre au
Carr / Harris Hockey… Stakes high for Gaels; Paladins in spoiler’s role… The Hype http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=890798 The Result http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=892389&auth=Brock+Harrison http://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2008-02-08/sports/carr-harris-cup-champs/ MORE SPORTS Paladin’s career demands attention. RMC star in select company Jennifer Donofrio concluded a splendid individual five year intercollegiate career at Royal Military College last Saturday evening when the Paladins concluded their fifth straight year…
Where are they now? | Où sont-ils/elles?
7680 Mr William WA Matthews (RMC 1968); 10129 Mr John W Jussup (RMC 1974); 11453 Mr Jerome J.A. Blondeel (RRMC RMC 1977); 10484 Mr Derrick M.J. Rolfe (CMR RMC 1975); 12711 Mr James M Reid (RRMC 1980); 7196 Mr Gilles JPG Ouimet (CMR RMC 1967); 9999 Mr Patrick PG Michaud (CMR RMC 1974); 5507 Mr…
Flashback | Rétrospective
Dear Bill, You recently published an article on the revival of the printed word at RMC in the form of a new publication called PRECISION which prompted me to write this note. The Class of ’66 has reproduced the Marker for the years 1962 to 1966 on its web site. Some formatting liberties were taken…
Retirements
14698 Major Roger JFR Chouinard CD1 (CMR RMC 1986) will retire from the Canadian Forces on 26 Sept 2008, with 28 years of loyal and dedicated service as an aerospace engineering officer. He joined in June 1980 and graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada with a bachelor of engineering (engineering and management). His…