Le CMR et la tradition équine
Le CMR et la tradition équine 15 octobre 2008 Par: Élof Donovan Huppé (24168) L’équitation, quel noble et gracieux sport. Depuis des temps immémoriaux, l’utilisation des chevaux a structuré le développement des sociétés, et l’emploi de la cavalerie sur les champs de batailles a modifié l’évolution de la guerre jusqu’aux temps modernes. En ce qui concerne…
Qu’est-ce qui se passe au Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean
12603 Le Colonel Pion s’est enrôlé dans les Forces canadiennes en 1975. Il complète ses études universitaires au Collège militaire royal du Canada à Kingston en 1980, où il obtient un diplôme en génie mécanique. Il complète sa formation d’ingénieur aérospatial en 1981 et, la même année, il est muté à la Base des Forces…
Ex-Cadets in the News
H4860 General (Ret’d) John de Chastelain will receive an Honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree at the Saint Mary’s University annual fall convocation ceremony at 2pm on Sunday, Oct. 26 at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Port Royal Room. He is a retired Canadian soldier and diplomat who is an expert in international conflict…
Ex Cadet Shannon Travis Needs Your Help!
22545 Shannon Veurink (Travis) (RMC ’03) is currently completing her Masters in Social Work with a concentration in community, policy, planning and organizations. After completing her B.A. in Business Admin and minor in Psychology at RMC, Shannon attended the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand to attain a B.Sc. in Psychology. While living in…
Catching Up With the News
Grozelle family members express their gratitude Fifth Estate – “Shadows of Doubt” – Joe Grozelle Searching for the truth THE FIFTH ESTATE AIRS JOE GROZELLE’S STORY Posted By AARON HALL, THE DAILY NEWS, What really happened to Joe Grozelle? This question was examined by the CBC surrounding the disappearance and death of the Ridgetown area…
Where are they now?
13871 Commander Rick G. Gerbrecht is currently Regional Naval Centennial Co-Ord at Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) – Esquimalt. He grew up in Kelowna, British Columbia, and is a graduate of the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario. After completing Maritime Surface training, he began his naval service in various Pacific fleet destroyers including HMCS YUKON,…
As Remembrance Week Creeps Up – Looking Back Four Years
RMC INVADES SENATE CHAMBER November 5, 2004 This unique photograph was taken in front of the throne in the Senate Chamber at the conclusion of a special Ceremony of Remembrance on Parliament Hill November 5, 2004, kicking off Remembrance Week. Ten officer cadets (names not available) represented the college. In the front row are: Senator…
Branch Dinners Coming Up in Ottawa and Kingston
Kingston Branch – RMC Club of Canada www.rmcclubkingston.com Fall Mixed Mess Dinner Wednesday, 5 November 2008 Dress: Mess Dress, Dinner Jacket with Miniatures, Suit or Blazer Time: 1830 for 1930 hours at RMC Senior Staff Mess Guest Speaker: Brigadier-General Tom Lawson, O.M.M., C.D. Ladies’ door Prize: Gift certificate for the Dolce Bella Spa…
Canadian Military Heritage – Obstacles to Francophone Participation in the Military
Obstacles to Francophone Participation in the Military In 1952 Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean in Quebec opened for officer cadets from all three forces, and it would remain, until 1995, as a part of the movement for a greater Francophone military presence. It preached functional bilingualism for all officer cadets, Anglophone as well as Francophone,…
Who Am I?
Who Am I? By: E3161 Victoria Edwards I was born in Ottawa on January 23, 1863, the son of a contractor in Ottawa and also Commanding Officer (Major) of the Ottawa Field Battery. I studied at at Collegiate School (now Lisgar Collegiate) in Ottawa. On February 5 1880, at the age of 17, I joined…
We get emails
I had a wonderful time during my recent trip to Kingston. My Dad and I very much enjoyed the Legacy Dinner. I was glad we were seated across from you and Rolande. A big thumbs UP for Ex-Cadet Weekend and it’s various activities from me – sorry I didn’t see you with your camera after…
In This Issue 37
70 Years later – Still on parade! More from Reunion Weekend: Three members of the RMC Entry Class of 1938 marching slightly ahead of Old Brigade Squadron #1 with eyes right as they pass the reviewing stand en route to the Memorial Arch. They are 2652 Brit Smith, 2660 Edwin Peto and 2639 Lloyd…