West Point Memories…
10950 Dave Hall entered RMC in 1972 (RETP). He played five seasons for the Redmen and his coaches were Tom Walton and Roy Weatherbee. His teammates included: Jim Wishloff and Less Falloon, earlier – Dickie Mohns, CC Ouimet, Henry Van Keulen , Gordie Brown, Wayne Russell, and goalie: “Radar” Keith Wilson. When Dave was asked,…
Hockey players past & present remember…The Major
I entered RMC in 1967 and graduated in 1971. During those four years, I had the pleasure and challenge of playing senior varsity hockey for the “Maj,” Danny McLeod. He approached me during the warm-up skate at the first practice in the fall of 1967 and asked me where I had come from and where…
Qu’est-ce qui se passe au CMR Saint-Jean
Officer Cadet Alex Brousseau is giving blood during the Hema Quebec blood donation clinic at RMC St-Jean on January 13. Not only the officer cadets but the local community were encouraged to give the gift of life by donating blood to those in need. PHOTO CDREDIT: Officer Cadet Ho The Gift of Life – An…
3069 W.A. McColl’s Diary – III Year – 62 Years Ago
21 Jan 52 Right after classes today I went to bed and slept right through until 2207 when Morrison woke me up. I was S.D.C. and had to take roll call at 2210. It was a rush but I did it on time. 22 Jan 52 Today I got a dandy big fruit cake from…
Deaths | Décès
H25197 Major (Retired) William John “Danny” McLeod MC, CD, DMSc (Hon.) Veteran of WWII, with the South Alberta Regiment, And post war, with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on 5 November 1921 To the Late John Samuel and Rowena McLeod Died peacefully at St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital…
We get emails…
Robert Charette – Off to Sochi After having read your last E-Veritas, I decided to send you a little note. I realized that the RMC/ West Point hockey game is being presented the same day as my departure for Sochi. Yes, I was aceepted again to serve as a volunteer at the Sochi 2014 Winter…
In This Issue 2 – Late Breaking News…
Late Breaking News…We regret to announce the passing of H25917 Major WJ (Danny) McLeod which occured early this morning – Jan 14th in Kingston, ON. Funeral will be at St. George’s Cathedral- 270 King St E, Kingston, ON K7L 3B1 on Saturday, 18 January at 2PM. There will be a reception following the funeral service at the…
Ex-Cadets in the News
HMCS Regina sets sail on 8-month counter-terrorism voyage to Arabian Sea “It’s a counter-terrorism mission,” he said. “Right now, Toronto is in there and on her way home. Regina was in before that and Regina’s heading back with a fresh new crew to take on these duties.” 12192 Gen Tom Lawson – CDS Article ***…
Expedition club makes a pitch to Kingston Branch
RMC Expedition Club Meets with the Kingston Branch Author: OCdt (III) 26268 Stéphanie Paquette This Wednesday January 8th, a group of members from the RMC Expedition Club gave a presentation to the RMC Foundation Kingston Branch. OCdt Stéphanie Paquette, President of the Club, was present to explain the vision and the different projects of the…
West Point Memories…
xxxxxxxxxxxx “I was on the 1963 and 1964 teams that played against West Point. At West Point, in 1963, we were invited at the Commanding Officer’s home after the game. I remember having a very interesting discussion with our host. He was tall, lean body, enormous eye brows and very impressive. His name was William…
Andre Labrie looking for former RRMC / CMR / RMC old-timers; plus Sports
Andre Labrie looking for “Buds” over 35! Plans are well underway for an Ex Cadet / Alumni exhibition hockey game at the K-Rock Centre on 25 Jan from 2 to 4PM. Old timer rules will apply – 35 & older. Players should arrive approximately between 1 & 1:30 PM. Information on Gate location entrance; dressing…
Keeping Tabs…
A senior leader in the Canadian Forces with over 24 years of diverse leadership experience. Fluently functional in French, he is a graduate of Royal Military College Kingston and holds a Bachelors degree in Arts and Sciences. Groomed for command, he has attended the Canadian Forces Staff College, Advanced Aerospace Operations, and NATO Tactical Leadership…