Who Am I?
Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) Who Am I? * I was born in Ottawa in 1921. * I attended Glebe Collegiate. * When I graduated from Royal Military College in 1941, I received the Governor General’s Gold Medal. * Yosef Karsh, who took photos of Royal Military College officer cadets as a method…
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Yousuf Karsh, the famed photographer, had been the Government House photographer for many years. An appointment was made for me to go to his studio on Sparks Street for a photograph. I never did get used to meeting the famous, but he quickly put me at ease. His studio seemed to be a semi-empty flat…
Slack Mac IV, Quite the Imagination
In reviewing past issues of The Marker, we came across numerous comics written by “Slack Mac IV.” We at Panet House have been avidly searching for the author but to no avail. These are a sampling of Slack Mac IV’s comic wit, circa 1960. by M0917 Dean Fleet If you happen to know the identity…
In This Issue 23
“Flying over the College was an exhilarating feeling. As I snuck a peek of the parade square through my teammate’s wings, a wonderful sensation of pride came over me. RMC is where it all started and as we circled around to fly over the MacKenzie building, I could not help but relive each of the…
Snowbirds and the CMC Connection
Captain Mike French is a 5-year veteran of the Snowbirds and graduate of RRMC, Class of 1994. In 2004, 19520 Captain Mike French (RRMC 2004) was selected to fly as Snowbird Number 7 for the 2005- 2007 show seasons. He was subsequently posted to the home team as Snowbird 12, Standards Pilot for the 2008…
Cadets & Ex Cadets “On the Hill” – Doing What?
RMC Well Represented at Charity Rugby Match on Parliament Hill Front Row – (L-R) 25006 OCdt Tom Braidwood (RMC 2011), 23944 Lt Marty Hart (RMC 2008), 24392 2nd Lt Gavin Whynot (RMC 2008), Cpl Jimmy Wood, 24695 OCdt Nick Villa (RMC 2010). Back Row – 24434 2nd Lt Brent McIntyre (RMC 2009), Pte Kenny Loucks,…
Old Brigade Member, Prominent At LXXXIV CONVOCATION
3610 Paul Southall (RMC 1956) and his wife of 49 years, Barbara, share a happy moment, following the Convocation. Paul earned a Master of Arts – War Studies and was one of many Ex cadets who walked on stage to receive a PG degree at the 84th RMC convocation which was held 14 May 2009.…
What’s Happening At RMC
Photo of the Day. Submitted by: CWO Marcel Chiasson – College Chief Warrant Officer Click on photo twice for much better viewing. ___________________________________________________ RMC History Professor’s New Book is a “tour de force.” By M0917 Dean Fleet This Saskatchewan-born scholar, who has been teaching at RMC for 33 years, will soon release the magnus opus…
On Her Way To RMC: Coach Plays Leading Role
The following article concerns a “recruited student-athlete” – (w) soccer who is due to attend RMC and “march through the Arch” as an ROTP officer cadet with the Class of 2013. Lindsay Cross, is from Chilliwack, BC and plays club soccer for the Chilliwack Soccer Club. RMC (W) Head Coach, Chad Beaulieu (L) has personally…
RMC (W) Rugby: A Team to Reckon With
22428 Kristin Topping (RMC 2002) When one thinks of rugby at RMC most, but not all, think of Men’s rugby. This past year saw the return to the rugby pitch for about 40 lady cadets. A number of e-Veritas readers may be aware that (W) rugby was a fully recognized varsity sport at the college…
Cérémonie de fin d’année au CMR Saint-Jean
Le CMR Saint-Jean remet ses premiers diplômes d’études collégiales. Par Major Catherine Larose, Officier des affaires publiques CMR Saint-Jean Le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean (CMR Saint-Jean) a remis ses premiers diplômes d’études collégiales (DEC) à ses élèves-officiers de première année le 22 mai. Afin de couronner le tout, la fin d’année était soulignée d’une…
Ex-Cadets in the News
Three Time Champs! Back Row L-R: Maj D. Harold, Maj S. Gauthier, Capt J Bristow, Capt S Degen, LCol F. Allen, Maj K. Saunders, Capt C Bramma, Col F. Bigelow (Comd 19 Wing) Front Row L-R: LCdr D. Dale, Lt(N) J. Baker, Capt Lauren Banks, Pte Geneviève Girard Having a Winning Attitude: Ottawa Ex-Cadet Volleyball…