Extra Innings | Manches supplémentaires
One of the major comforts of retirement is the end of ambition. The 12 years since we have hung up our military uniform for the last time have pruned our ambitions, such as they were, with a ruthless hand. Bill was not only in the rat race for close to 40 years – a lot…
Veterans’ Week runs from November 5-11 in Canada. It is a time to honour and remember those Canadians that have served their country in times of war, military conflict, and peace. Throughout the week, commemorative events and activities will be held in communities across Canada. (Click banner for link) La Semaine des anciens combattant a…
In This Issue 23 – Dans ce numéro
To find an article: copy title into the search bar on the top of the website and press the ‘enter’ key. To search for an individual: type their name into the search bar and press the ‘enter’ key. Avro Arrow spent the night at RCAF Station Trenton; Commandant and predecessors have something in common; Death…
Quotation | Citation
On February 2nd 1959 a Trans Canada Airlines Viscount landed wheels up at Malton Airport, blocking the main runway. Test Pilot Peter Cope diverted to RCAF Station Trenton the only time the Avro Arrow landed anywhere but at Malton. The aircraft stayed overnight and departed with “Spud” Potocki at the controls the next morning. Photos…
Trivia | Bagatelle
The present Commandant, BGen Tom Lawson, and four former RMC Commandants all have another thing in common. At least one of their children graduated from RMC.Which one of the five is also himself the child of an Ex Cadet from RMC? A. 2530 William K Lye (RMC ’36); B. 3173 John Stewart (RRMC /RMC ’53);…
Deaths | deces
3635 FOURNIER John R. (Jack) (RRMC RMC ’56) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dad and grandpa John (Jack, Jake) Fournier in New Westminster, BC on October 9th, 2007. more… Wing Commander (ret) W. William (BILL) Gilmour AFC, CD – RCAF died in Ottawa, on October 7, 2007,…
Retirements
15442 Major Jean-Luc Rosso (CMR ‘86) retired from the Canadian Forces on 12 October after 26 years of loyal and dedicated services to the CF and the logistics branch. Jean-Luc enrolled in the CF in 1981 at the College Militaire Royal de St-Jean. He completed his bachelor’s degree in administration and his training as transportation…
Top Headlines | À la une
Governor General Presents 12 Military Valour Decorations and 35 Meritorious Service Decorations (Military Division) – At least seven Ex Cadets Among the recipients.Complete list & write-ups: RMC Club Business Luncheon – Tuesday, 23 October 2007 Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto Tickets $100/person, register online! More… The 2007 Leadership Dinner, 23 November; More…
What’s Happening At RMC | Que se passe-t-il au CMR?
Has Much Has Really Changed in 29 Years? IV Year Jon Groten, CFL 3 Squadron leading the way for his “rooks”. By: 24013 Jon Groten – IV Year – Mech Eng 29 years ago, Will Groten walked off the farm and into the gardens of RRMC. After a summer of basic training in Chilliwack, he…
Catching Up With the News | Se remettre au courant
Professor Lubomyr Luciuk of RMC’s Department of Politics and Economics launched his most recent book, Their Just War: Images of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (Kashtan Press, 2007, co-edited with Vasyl Humeniuk) at The Royal Canadian Military Institue on Saturady, 13 October 2007. Based on photo negatives cached by members of this anti-Nazi and anti-Soviet national…
Where are they now? | Où sont-ils/elles?
Three Ex cadets serving on HMCS Halifax 16885 Commander (Cdr) Art McDonald (RMC 1990) is the Commanding Officer, HMCS Halifax. He is a 1990 graduate of the Royal Military College (RMC) of Canada, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Military and Strategic Studies. Cdr McDonald holds a Masters of Defence Studies Degree. Cdr McDonald…