Where are they now?
HRH in Good Hands with Colonel of The Regiment of The Royal Canadian Regiment – 5786Joe Aitchison 5786Joe Aitchison – Class of ’63 holds the appointment of Colonel of The Regiment of The Royal Canadian Regiment. The Colonel-in-Chief, HRH The Prince Philip, visited Canada recently to present a new Regimental Colour to the 3rd…
The Way It Was…
The first Royal Military College rugby team – 1918 Members of the first rugby team at Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario. The uniformed officers in the front row are (L-R): Major Fisher, and CSM (Company Sergeant Major) Dunbar. Target practice at Royal Military College Cadets in the rifle butts marking targets – 1919…
Did you know by E3161 Victoria Edwards
Did you know? Commissioned by the Commandant of RMC, two watercolours by Virginia Mitchell were presented in September 1992 by the RMC Club of Canada on the 40th anniversary of college militaire de Saint Jean. Both works are currently located in the Officer’s Mess at RMC Saint-Jean. Virginia Mitchell, the wife of 5033 Colonel (Ret’d)…
Deaths | Décès
10279 MICHAEL MOORE MOORE – Michael – 1952 – Gillingham, England 2013 – Calgary, Alberta Mike Moore passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the age of 60 years. Born in the UK, Mike spent the majority of his youth on the family farm in Grenfell Saskatchewan. After high school, Mike moved to Victoria…
Notices | Avis
Through a Canadian Periscope: The Story of the Canadian Submarine Service A well know and highly respected writer, Julie Ferguson, is about to re-release her well researched book, Through a Canadian Periscope: The Story of the Canadian Submarine Service, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the service in 2014. Some RMC ex-cadets and other…
In This Issue 21
Friendly Reminder – Postal Address Changes: It’s that time of year when many of our readers will soon be on the move. Please remember to send us current postal & e-mail addresses. We will be sending out the VERITAS magazine soon. For those members in good standing, and have moved over the past year or…
Direct From Panet House / Directement de la Maison Panet
A Few Words from the new Executive Director With six weeks in the saddle as the new Executive Director of the Club, it is time that I share a few of my observations and impressions. Firstly, I am sincerely honoured to have the opportunity to serve this venerable and dynamic Club and its incredible Alumni.…
Chris Hadfield Had Words for Grads; What Our Readers Have to Say
x[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDtm-8LwErk&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Many thanks to all those who have opted “in” to our Chris Hadfield sponsorship Veritas magazine page. The response was OUTSTANDING. Due to limited space on the page; there will be one generic message which is intended to cover for everyone listed. Due to printing deadlines – we can NO longer accept names. We…
Ex-Cadets in the News
His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, accompanied by 15112 Lieutenant-Commander Gene Fedderly, speaks with a member of the Royal Guard at the opening ceremonies of the 150th Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Topaz Park, in Victoria, British Columbia on May 18, 2013. 12192 CDS, Gen Tom Lawson attends NATO Military…
Class Notes…
3834, Bill Broughton, CMDRE (Ret), Class of ‘57, won two silver medals. six bronze medals and one fourth (five were individual and three relays) at the national Canadian Masters Swimming Championships in the 75-79 age category on 17-20 May in Ottawa. He’s a former RRMC and RMC swim team member and currently swims for the…
Retirements | Retraites
On 17 July 2013, after 33 years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, 14899 Colonel Stephen (Steve) Saulnier will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Communications & Electronics Branch. Colonel Saulnier joined the CAF in 1980, attending CMR St Jean and RMC before being commissioned as a Signal officer in 1985.…