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Deepest Condolences to Shirley Fortier and Family It was a real shock to hear of Pete’s untimely death. He was a great friend who brought a lot of sunshine into the lives of all those who he met. I was fortunate to have seen him in early June when I met him for the last…
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3210 FORTIER, Peter Charles Hitchon (RMC 1955) (Updated Version) It is with great sadness that the family of Captain (N) (Ret’d) Peter C. Fortier, CD announces his sudden passing at the Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Born on August 14, 1931, he will be sorely missed by his wife Shirley Fortier (nee…
3210 Peter Fortier (RMC 1954) – Memorial 19 Aug – 2PM Currie Hall
The Memorial for 3210 Peter Charles Hitchon Fortier (RMC 1954) will be held at Royal Military College of Canada – Currie Hall, Wednesday, 19 August, 2PM. Followed by a reception at the Senior Staff Mess. Obituary In This Issue 32: Cmdt Doing His Rounds & Cadets Prepping for Ironman 2009; CCWO Chiasson – Eyes &…
Cmdt Doing His Rounds & Cadets Prepping for Ironman 2009
New commandant, Commodore Bill Truelove recently took advantage of an opportunity to meet informally with the Principal and the various RMCC Deans. Commodore Truelove has been busy making the rounds of the college and expects to touch base with most, if not, all the various departments within the next few weeks. In the photo, left…
CCWO Chiasson – Eyes & Ears for Commandant.
College Chief Warrant Officer Marcel Chiasson, a Land Communication and System Technician (LCIS), came to RMC in 2008. He is originally from Cheticamp, Cape Breton, but was raised in Montreal from a young age. He was promoted to his present rank in 2003 and has two deployments to his credit – Rwanda in 1994, and…
Opinion: Improvements Are Required With Commemorative Stones
Sky King’s recent letter was of particular interest as I had just visited RMC the week before to view for the first time my own family’s Commemorative Stones, purchased 5 years ago for me (RMC 71) and my son 23229 Jamie (RMC 05). Unfortunately my experience was not quite up to Mr. King’s high expectations…
Ex-Cadets in the News
CFB Edmonton, Base Commander 17432 Thomas Bradley (RRMC 1990) ”He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Military and Strategic Studies, Political Science and Economics concentration, from Royal Roads Military College and is a graduate of the Canadian Forces Command and Staff Course. He is the recipient of the United States Army’s Bronze Star and Canada’s…
Where are they now?
We have contacted numerous ex-cadets from the fifties through to the new millennium and plan to feature them in the coming months to give readers a chance to catch up with names and faces from each of the respective CMCs. by M0917 Dean Fleet – 13803 Mike Traynor (RRMC RMC 1982) After graduation I spent…
Ex cadet Pastor Leading a Third Trip to Israel
Pilgrimage to Israel & Petra – Our Club Chaplain, #8457 Rev. Paul Robinson (RMC 1971) and his wife Carol are leading a third trip to Israel this coming April. As in the past, they will fly direct Toronto – Tel Aviv, visiting many of the familiar sites such as Caesarea Maritima, Mount Carmel, Caesarea Philippi,…
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Young Canadians Challenge is a self-development programme available to young people aged 14-25, equipping them with life skills to make a difference to themselves, their communities and their country. People over 25 can get involved by becoming an Award leader. The Award is flexible since the individual chooses what activities…
N.S. Branch Will Resume Monthly Luncheons in September
The following photos are of the recent Nova Scotia Branch luncheon gathering, June 26, at Royal Artillery Park in Halifax. This luncheon had close to 30 people in attendance a number of individuals were graduates of this past May. We normally meet once a month, except for July and August, in the Air Force room…
Ned Amy – Ardent Advocate for the Reactivation of the Halifax Rifles.
– 2510 BGen (Ret’d) Edward A.C. “Ned” Amy OBE, DSO, MC (RMC 1936) A 1939 graduate of Royal Military College of Canada, he commanded A Squadron of the Calgary Regiment in Italy, where he won the Military Cross for his “determined and gallant leadership in taking and holding a vital bridgehead over the Moro River”…