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Caption: 24013 Jonathan Groten (Class of 2008 – fourth from the left) was part of the team from 103 Rescue Squadron receiving the Prince Phillip Helicopter Rescue Award recently in London, England for a daring rescue performed earlier this year along the Nfld coast. Also of note in the picture is Jim Lovell (“Houston, we…
6777 Michel Charron: Shares His Experience Escorting Her Royal Highness Princess Anne / d’escorter son Altesse Royale la Princesse Anne
Photo: Brad Lowe Accompanying Princess Anne- October 2013 On October 24 and 25, 2013, as Colonel Commandant of the Communications & Electronics Branch of the CAF, I had the privilege of escorting Her Royal Highness Princess Anne throughout the Kingston celebrations marking the 110th Anniversary of my Branch. This task actually began with a visit…
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“Stone Frigate Military Academy, Eyyyyyyes Right” 3918 Al Roberts (Class of ’57) was a recruit back in 1953/54 when 3334 Dave Wightman was #1 Squadron Leader. On parade Dave would often call out “Stone Frigate Military Academy, Eyyyyyyes Right”. Unfortunately, the terminology, much to the displeasure of certain Commandants and Directors of Cadets, didn’t come…
7771 Jim Leech (Class of ’68) named the next chancellor of Queen’s University
7771 Jim Leech (Class of ’68) named the next chancellor of Queen’s University By Craig Leroux, Senior Communications Officer – Queen’s University Jim Leech, President and CEO of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, has been appointed the next chancellor of Queen’s University. Mr. Leech will begin his three-year term on July 1, 2014. “Jim Leech…
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Click on roster photo for better viewing A Tough Act to follow By: WJO (with input from 7643 Larry Cassie) One of the main highlights during the recent Reunion Weekend was the “Old Brigade” hockey game on the Saturday afternoon against a group of I Years who were augmented with a “ringer” aka the commandant.…
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Foundation Director 6776 Tim Sparling, RMCC Commandant 16888 Al Meinzinger, Foundation President 6604 Jim Carruthers and RMC Principal 14458 Harry Kowal ‘surprised’ 7076 John van Haastrecht at his Bob’s Lake cottage Friday afternoon to present a naval sword on behalf of the Foundation Board. John recently retired from the Board after serving since 2005…
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YOU MAY NOW KISS THE CUP Groom 24063 David Thebault (Class of 2008) and his bride 24204 Beth Crosier pose for a picture with the Stanley Cup on their wedding day at the Stirling and District Recreation Centre during Kraft Hockeyville on September 14, 2013. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images) ________________ ADM(Mat)…
Ottawa Branch & Class Notes
The Ottawa Branch of the RMC Club welcomed nine new members of the Old Brigade at a luncheon held on Wed 10 Sep 2013. 5276 Digger MacDougall, Branch President, 3429 Gordon Smith, Branch Adjudant and 4377 Richard Evraire presented OB ties to those entering the Old Brigade this year. General Evraire was also warmly congratulated…
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RCMI Announces Colonel Peter Hunter Award for Graduate Student research paper in defence and security studies. For fifteen years, the Conference of Defence Associations, of which Royal Canadian Military Institute (RCMI) is an associate member, has organized a Graduate Student Symposium at RMC in Kingston every October. For the past two years, RCMI has dedicated…
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3155 Donald (Dusty) Miller (Class of 1953) and his wife Joan recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. The festivities took place at Montebello, Quebec. Assisting them in this celebration were their four sons, John, Donald, Brian and Philip together with their wives Joy, Susan, Doris and Gerry. It was a grand occasion in a grand setting.…
5045 Ralph Awrey, Celebrating His 75th in Style
All a board! From August 6 to 8, 2013, five ex-cadets from the the Class of 1961 met at the Train Station Inn in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, for a mini-reunion. The attached photo shows the “lads” and spouses in front of the dining car. 5023 Dean Smith, 5045 Ralph Awrey, 5046 Mike Black, 5061 Dent…
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the FADED GENES…A group of over-the-hill rockers… Rock ‘n Roll Band – The Faded Genes, played for the Branch 101 Canadian Legion’s Canada Day BBQ. Band Leader – 7278 Peter Fosbery – (Class of ’67) Guitars/one harmonica/vocals/occ. keyboards About the Band A group of over-the-hill rockers who play for fun for parties, Bar Mitzvahs/50+ Birthdays…