Senator John McCain

7985 J.A.M. Richard Michon (1945 - 2018)

Although I have no details at this moment, I have been informed by a reliable source that Richard passed away recently. I am trying to obtain precise details.

Je n'ai pas de details, mais j'ai entendu d'une source digne fiable que Richard est decede recemment. Je suis en train d'obtenir d'autre informations.

Toronto Mess Dinner April 27, 2018

10 members of the Class attended the Toronto Branch Mess Dinner. Can you identify all of them?

Are Canada's Military Smart Enough? A Debate

Some light reading forwarded to me by MMJ


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A VETERAN FOR A LIFETIME

When a Veteran leaves the 'job' and retires to a better life, many are jealous, some are pleased, and others, who may have already retired, wonder if he knows what he is leaving behind, because we already know.

We know, for example, that after a lifetime of camaraderie that few experience, it will remain as a longing for those past times.
We know in the Military life there is a fellowship which lasts long after the uniforms are hung up and dust collects back of one’s closet.  We know even if he throws them away, they will be on him forever and with every stride and breath that remains in his life. We also know how the very bearing of the man speaks of what he was and in his heart still is.
These are the burdens of the job. You will still look at people suspiciously, still see what others do not see or choose to ignore and always will look at the rest of the Military world with a respect for what they do; only grown in a lifetime of knowing.  Never think for one moment you are escaping from that life. You are only escaping the 'job' and merely being allowed to leave 'active' duty.

So what I wish for you is that whenever you ease into retirement, in your heart you never forget for one moment that you are still a member of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known.

NOW... Civilian Friends vs. Veteran Friends in Comparisons:

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Get upset if you're too busy to talk to them for a week.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Are glad to see you after years, and will happily carry on the same conversation you were having the last time you met.
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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Have cried with you.
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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Keep your stuff so long they forget it's yours.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give it back.
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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from you.
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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that's what the crowd is doing.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Will stand by you no matter what the crowd does.
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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Are for a while.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Are for life.
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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have shared a few experiences...
VETERAN FRIENDS: Have shared a lifetime of experiences no citizen could ever dream of...
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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will take your drink away when they think you've had enough.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Will look at you stumbling all over the place and say, 'You better drink the rest of that before you spill it!' Then carry you home safely and put you to bed...
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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will ignore this.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Will forward this.
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A veteran - whether on active duty, retired, served one hitch, or reserve is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The Government and People of Canada ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life'.

From one Veteran to another, it's has been an honour to have met, worked, and known you and to have enjoyed your company. Thank you for your service to Canada and defending the freedoms we enjoy today. 

Forwarded to me by Cajo

NEXT CLASS REUNION / LA PROCHAINE REUNION DE LA CLASSE

Our next reunion in Kingston will take place on 13, 14 and 15 September 2019. The Legacy Dinner will be on 12 September 2019.

The Mess for our usual Friday night Class function has been booked.

Notre prochaine reunion a Kingston de la Classe aura lieu le 13, 14, et 15 septembre 2019. LeDiner Heritage aura lieu le 12 septembre 2019.

Le mess pour notre soiree de la Classe le vendredi a ete reserve


CMR

CMR Homecoming Weekend is 23 - 24 August, 2019

Go to rmcclub.ca for more information


Fin de semaine des retrouvailles  23 - 24 aout, 2019

Voir  rmcclub.ca pour d'autres details



-24 August 2018

24-24 August 2018

Remembrance Day 2017

Fletcher T and Don B March in Ottawa Ceremony

And no that is not Kirk T beside Fletcher.

A different rendition of Last Post.

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