Reunion Weekend: First Year Obstacle Course
2013 First Year Obstacle Course Historically the day the Obstacle Course is run the weather is not good; even nasty at times. Hopefully, this is a good omen for the Class of 2017. The day was beautiful and full of sunshine, much contrasting to the dirt and water that coated the cadets involved. The Obstacle…
Class of 2017 March Into the Wing Bursting With Confidence
“To the newest Royal Military College of Canada cadets, joining the Cadet Wing marks the successful end of FYOP, but also marks the start of the journey of continuing to strive for excellence across the four college components. As you proudly wear your new RMC cap badge, or guard your new College Coin as a…
Wall of Honour: A Very Dignified Ceremony
“Living so close to the Wall of Honour with my wife Joy and two children, we cannot help but note the increasing number of cadets and College visitors that stop to gaze at the structure. As I watch from afar at a captivated cadet reading the many citations, I often wonder to myself if I…
A Fitting End to a Great Reunion Weekend
A Fitting End to a Great Reunion Weekend By: WJO Summer like weather once again was the order of the day for the Sunday March to the Memorial Arch and back. Like most events held outside, the weather sets the tone. This year was no different. Beautiful weather = beautiful people having an enjoyable time.…
Family & Friends Share the Experience
We Asked for Feedback & We Got It! Article by: 26659 OCdt (II) Danielle Andela Reunion Weekend is a busy three days but not only for the Officer Cadets of Royal Military College of Canada! Behind every pillbox are family and friends (F&F) who have supported their son or daughter through the downs of First…
Sports & Recreation – Including Red & White Sports
Red & White Sports for Reunion Weekend The highlight for the Red and White sports was the formation of an Old Brigade Hockey Team, comprised of players from the class of 1968. See results elsewhere in this issue. Photos Red & White Sports for Reunion Weekend ___________________ Rowing Club – Recipient of Huge Gift 26497…
Ex-Cadets in the News…
Long Walk to Sanity – Medric Cousineau By: 25751 (IV) OCdt Kettenacker “At the edge of destiny you must test your strength – Avery Bishop”. This quote was how 13855 Captain (ret) Medric Cousineau – Class of 1983, recipient of the Star of Courage, began his presentation to the 4th year class of 2014. An…
Through the Eyes of a II Year & Behind the Scenes
Reunion Weekend Through the Eyes of a II Year By: 26659 OCdt (II) Danielle Andela This is it, the moment everyone has been waiting for. Now is the moment that the first years Officer Cadets of the Royal Military College of Canada cease to be on First Year Orientation Period and become full-fletched members of…
60th Anniversary of the RMC Band
In recognition of the 60th anniversary of the RMC Pipes & Drums band, 4610 Major (Ret) Gus Nelson presented a commemorative kilt pin to the Cadet Wing Band Officer and a base drum skin to the base drummer. The kilt pins and drum skin were donated by: Gus Nelson, who was a drummer with both…
Course de l’Armée
Une course palpitante dans le froid d’un dimanche matin -Un article rédigé par l’Élève-officier James Diamond C’était dimanche dernier, le 22 septembre 2013, que la course de l’Armée se déroulait à Ottawa. Le Directeur de l’escadre des élèves-officier du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean, le Major Alain Proulx, le Commandant de l’escadron Tracy, le Capitaine…
3069 W.A. McColl’s – III Year – 1951: “After the show we had a “jousting match” between 3 boats representing the army, navy and air force.”
29 Sept 51 We spent all morning on wing drill parades. Drill has improved quite a bit but we have a lot of small points to smooth out. We rigged our dinghy early and got out to see what the sailing was like today – the windy days of the week didn’t carry over and…
Deaths | Décès
8865 David (Dave) John Rudd August 14, 1948 – September 22, 2013 Dave Rudd, beloved husband of Carol Rudd (nee Collins) of Cochrane, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2013 at the age of 65 years. Dave was born in Vegreville, AB to a Military family. He graduated from RMC Kingston. Dave served with the…