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When the will is strong everything else is easy. Herb Brav – MFO South Camp, Sinai, Egypt 1991-92 |
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Trivia
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Please note we rely a great deal on our readers to keep us up-to-date on death / birth announcements.
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The Calgary Flames win against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night was a labour-inducing effort! My wife Helen went into labour immediately following the hockey game and gave birth to our 3rd child (2nd son), Edgar Allen Roach, at 5:23 am on Thursday, March 1, 2007. He is very healthy, weighing in at 6 lbs 14 oz. Edgar was named after Michael’s uncle (his fathers brother) - a wonderful man who died in a tragic car accident 20 years ago.
Older sister Shannon almost 4 years old and big brother Christopher, 16 months are seen checking out their new little brother Edgar. Congratulations Helen and 19909 Michael Roach (RMC’ 95). |
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Eleni-Konstantina (Elena) Vlachopoulos 19930 Nikos (RMC '95) and Efrosyni Vlachopoulos would like to share their wonderful news. Baby daughter, Eleni-Konstantina (Elena) Vlachopoulos, was born at Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 5:27 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs, 6 oz with long brown hair. From all reports, labour and delivery went quite smoothly. "What an incredible experience." Both mother and baby are doing really well.
Efrosyni and Nikos are extremely happy that their little girl has
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12192 Colonel T.J. (Tom) LAWSON (RMC ’79), current Wing Commander 8 Wing Trenton will be promoted Brig.-Gen. and appointed Commandant Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, replacing Brig.-Gen. J.P.P.J Lacroix.
http://www.forces.gc.ca/dsa/app_bio/engraph/FSeniorOfficerBiographyView_e.asp?SectChoice=1&mAction=
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This Letter to the Editor first appeared in The
Whig-Standard - Friday, March 09, 2007 Our eldest son recently graduated from RMC, our second son was born during a posting to Kingston and our
youngest son hopes to attend RMC. To have the opportunity to play a key role in the life and times of the college
and to lead its cadets, staff and students is something I would have been hesitant to even hope for, and it greatly
assuages any tugs of disappointment that accompanied my surprise at leaving Trenton early. I look forward to
returning to the wonderful city of Kingston, and once again subscribing to the Whig.
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Minister of National Defence Announces other Senior Promotions and Appointments http://www.news.gc.ca/cfmx/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=281349
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Fencing Champs
By G1628 Major John R. Grodzinski
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RMC / West Point Weekend Update…
by 13789 Commander Darren Rich (RRMC ’83)
(Dated 14 February 2007)
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Survey for: current Cadets; Ex Cadets; current or former PG students; current & former Reservists; and current and former Special Interest Students who ever played in the RMC / West Point Hockey Series.
Click
here for the
survey.
Bill Oliver Fax: 613-542-7824 If you have any questions or comments on the survey please contact Bill Oliver by email to: William.oliver@rmc.ca or toll free 1-888 386 3762. The cooperation of everyone completing the survey is much appreciated. |
If you ever played in the RMC /
West Point Hockey Series, we want to hear from you. |
War Studies Research Day Symposium
Friday 16 March
2007
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LA BOURSE D’EXCELLENCE PIERRE LAVIOLETTE Annuellement le Chap de Mtl présente une bourse académique et le Trophée du Chapitre de Montréal aux deux élèves officiers ayant eu la meilleure moyenne générale au cours de l'année préparatoire en sciences humaines et en sciences. http://www.clubcmr-montreal.ca/photos/trophees2006.htm . Suite au départ de M. Pierre Laviolette pour une retraite fort méritée et en reconnaissance du travail de ce dernier, le Campus Saint-Jean du Collège militaire royal du Canada et le Chapitre de Montréal du Club des collèges militaires royaux du Canada sont fiers d’annoncer l’inauguration de la bourse d'excellence Pierre Laviolette. Cette bourse d’excellence récompensera, chaque année, les élèves officiers du Campus Saint-Jean du Collège militaire royal du Canada qui auront obtenu la meilleure moyenne générale en sciences humaines et en sciences. Suite à un souper privé, tenu en l'honneur de M. Laviolette, une somme de $2,500 à été amassée à cette fin. Pour chaque dollar amassé, la Fondation du Club des CMR du Canada doublera la mise. Cette généreuse offre de la Fondation est valide jusqu'au 31 mars 2007. Profitez de cette occasion pour doubler votre don. Si vous désirez contribuer à cette bourse, envoyez votre chèque, libellé au nom de "Fondation du Club des CMR du Canada" à l'adresse suivante. Un reçu pour fins d'impôt vous sera envoyé:
Collège Militaire Royal du Canada, Campus Saint-Jean, click here to see article
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DE BALLON SUR GLACE A SAINT-JEAN
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Smaller versions of the prints (14" x 11")
are available at the RMC gift shop.
Also a limited number of 18” x 12” are
available on request.
Contact Mary at the
RMC Gift Shop 1-888 386-3762For Great Gift Ideas go to.....http://www.rmcclub.ca/GiftShop/Jewellery/Jewellery.htm |
What's Happening Around the College?
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NATO Model Team Invade Washington & Ottawa
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RMC Hosts Military History Symposium
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FOCUS
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Where are they now? What are they doing? |
| De temps à autre, e-Veritas mettra en vedette un Ancien, un membre du personnel d'autrefois et ou un ami du Collège. Ces articles seront reproduits dans le langage reçu et rarement traduits. Nous invitons nos lecteurs à soumettre des articles a william.oliver@rmc.ca dans la langue de leur choix. |
From time to time, E-Veritas will focus
on an Ex cadet; former staff member; and / or a friend of the
college. Articles will be reproduced in the language received and in
most cases not translated. We invite readers to submit articles to
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Lawrence Alexander (Larry) Gilchrist, CD 
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Ray Hession (CMR RMC 1962) 
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Robin W Boadway (RRMC RMC 1964) 
disappointed to hear about the RMC – West Point game not
being held this year. He fondly remembers the ‘78 win over
West Point during his first year. “The Kingston Memorial
Centre was filled to capacity with cadets and family and the
look of joy on our coach, Tom MacKay’s face, at the final
buzzer was something I’ll never forget,” he recalled. Down
6-4 with just over five minutes remaining, RMC popped 3
goals in 42 seconds and held on to win 7-6 in what many long
time hockey fans around the college consider one of the best
games ever in the rivalry. The team that year had a number
of rookies; three of them, Chris Forest, Kim Fitzsimmons and
Mark were among the scoring leaders. Al MacLeod, Dave Mason,
Jim Hessel, Rick McLaughlin, and Mike Secord provided most
of the veteran team leadership and scoring. The win that
year broke the deadlock for total victories in the series at
the time. 
17409 John J Weigelt (RMC ’90)
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Smaller versions of the prints (14" x 11")
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Also a limited number of 18” x 12” are
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Contact Mary at the
RMC Gift Shop 1-888 386-3762For Great Valentines Day Gift Ideas go to.....http://www.rmcclub.ca/GiftShop/Jewellery/Jewellery.htm |
Joseph Grozelle Inquest set to resume March 19th … http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/CityandRegion/2007/03/14/3748346-sun.html http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2007/01/10/c4631.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html Scope of Grozelle inquest debated… http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2007/01/12/3321412-sun.html |
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Ex cadets Decorated for Performance in Afghanistan
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Major William Hilton Fletcher, S.M.V., C.D. (CMR RMC “95)As Officer Commanding C Company, Task Force Afghanistan, from January to August 2006, Major Fletcher repeatedly demonstrated extraordinary bravery by exposing himself to intense fire while leading his forces, on foot, to assault heavily defended enemy positions. On two occasions, the soldiers at his side were struck by enemy fire. He immediately rendered first aid and then continued to head the subsequent assaults. On these occasions and in ensuing combat actions, his selfless courage, tactical acumen and effective command were pivotal to the success of his company in defeating a determined opponent. |
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On the night of August 19, 2006, Major Wright of Alpha Company, Task Force Afghanistan, demonstrated outstanding courage and exceptional leadership in combat. Directed to move to the Panjwayi District Centre to enhance security, his troops were rapidly engaged and encircled by a significantly larger enemy force. Under intense fire from small arms and rocket-propelled grenades coming from all directions, he refused reinforcements for safety reasons and led his embattled force to out-manoeuvre the enemy, inflicting serious enemy casualties. His courage and his leadership led to the defeat of a much larger enemy force without a single Canadian Forces casualty. (click on picture for larger view) |
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7301 EHC (Earle) Morris (RMC ’67) coached the Ontario Women’s team to a Gold Medal at the recent Canada Games held the past two weeks in Whitehorse. His rink of young ladies ranging in ages from 15 to 18 all reside
in the Ottawa area including Orleans and Manotick. The team was 5 and 0 in the round robin and eliminated
Saskatchewan 4-2 in a nail biting semi-final game and knocked off a very strong and older team from Manitoba 7-5
in the final.
As an aside, his son John a former skip at the Brier representing Ontario and a two time World Jr. Champion played
third for the Kevin Martin skipped Alberta rink last week that made it to the semi-finals.
John also won a two-year lease of a car valued at $13,500 by winning the Ford Hot Shots competition.
More…
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Curling/Brier/2007/03/04/3695059-sun.html |
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8439 Dr. Sunny Marche (RMC ‘70) … Be a witness to writing |
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We pick-up our news sources from wherever we can. Readers are encouraged to forward any item on an Ex Cadet, former staff member from any of the three military colleges. College number & photo will make our life a lot easier. william.oliver@rmc.ca |
CATCHING UP WITH THE NEWS
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http://sport.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6450177,00.html Varsity rivals face off in age-old contest By Simon Rabinovitch – Guardian LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Slap shots and body checks in frozen climes does not sound British, but Cambridge and Oxford say their annual ice hockey match is the sport's oldest rivalry. More… http://sport.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6450177,00.html |
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Prime Minister Jean Chrétien officially recognized Dr. George Stanley as the father of Canada's flag. The RMC Flag is reputed to have been the inspiration for George Stanley, in his design for the new Canadian Flag which was adopted in 1965. Stanley taught at the Royal Military College of Canada from 1949 to 1968, and served as dean of arts for seven years. Dr. George Stanley was born in 1907. He retired from teaching in 1975. He died in 2002 and was buried in Sackville, New Brunswick. |
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The Golden Haws lost out in the Queen’s Cup Final to UQTR 5-3 (empty net goal) last weekend. With the victory, Patriotes won their sixth OUA banner in the last nine years. Both teams earned berths to the six-team Canadian Interuniversity championship March 22-25 in Moncton, N.B. Good luck to Kelly and his Golden Hawks at the nationals! |
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Women find greater role in military…Ex cadet an inspiration |
Five Ex cadets from the Class of ‘63 are pictured at the top of Sun Peaks, BC, just before a ski session with Nancy Greene
and accompanied by their mascot, 8450 Mike Newson (RMC’70).
L to R): 5846 Peter Watson, 5868 Scott Clements, 5893 Tom Gee, Mike Newson, 5947 Mike Siska and 5675 Dennis
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Class of
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Class of '98 News! Dear Fellow 1998 Classmates! Our 10 year reunion planning is underway for Ex-Cadet weekend 2008. The organizing committee is looking to you to contact the RMC Ex-cadet club and update your personal contact information immediately so that all future reunion communication can be sent to you directly. If you have any suggestions or ideas you wish to communicate, please do so at rmc.class98reunion@gmail.com |
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7th Annual |
Maj.
Steve Moore, senior chaplain at Royal Military College in Kingston,
spoke last week at St. Paul's College in Waterloo, Ontario. Moore
delivered two local presentations on how the role of Canadian Forces
chaplains, beyond providing pastoral and sacramental services to
troops, is to sow seeds of reconciliation among people in war-torn
regions. Religious leaders in areas of conflict, such as Afghanistan
and Bosnia, are often still influential elements of their
communities. By forming relationships with those religious leaders,
Canadian chaplains can assist in the reconciliation process, he
said.
Congratulations
to Kelly Nobes former RMC hockey coach for five seasons (2001-06).
Kelly led his Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks to the best CIS Men’s
hockey record in regular season’s action this year. The Golden
Hawks finished with 22 wins, one tie and only five losses. Their
winning percentage of .804 was the best in the country. We
understand the biggest challenge Kelly had during the season was
where to park his car when the team went on the road to play. 
We couldn’t let the 15th
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On March 10, 1886, Queen's University defeated Royal Military College in what is thought to be the first formal game
of hockey ever played in Kingston, Ontario
First appeared in: The Daily British Whig. -- (March 11, 1886). -- P. 3
It is "Shinny" in disguise - Queen's Students Defeat the Cadets at a Match
Yesterday afternoon a hockey match was played on the Royal skating rink, between teams selected from
the Royal Military College and Queen's University. The attendance of spectators was large, the ladies
predominating. At intervals, before the game, people were heard to ask, What is hockey? Few essayed an answer.
Several of the players were tackled, but they said little, and certainly did not dispel the prevailing doubts. Finally a
cadet, who carried the rules upon a sheet of paper, said the game was very interesting. It was particularly popular in
Lower Canada. Shortly after 8 o'clock the players were called together and told that the match would last an
hour, and at the end of the first half hour a rest would be called. The team taking the most number of games in the
hour would be awarded the palm. The referee was Mr. W.A. Logie; the umpires, for the cadets, Mr McColl; for Queen's college students, W.G. Bain. Those composing the RMC team were: Panet on Goal; Kerr on Point; Rose on C.P. and the Forwards were Gunn, Bremner, G. Johnson, and Simpson. The Queen's team was
composed of G.J. Smith on Goal; H.P. Thomas on Point; H. Pirie on C.P.; and the Forwards were L. Irving,
S. Griffin,F. Booth, and F. Pirie.
The ball was rubber and flat on the sides. The sticks were similar to those used in polo. The game was started,
and before the ball had been moving many minutes it was clear to many that hockey was only a funny name for
"shinny." After playing an hour, during which some of the players received some terrible falls, Lennox Irving, of
Queen's, who is an expert skater, poked the rubber through the cadets' goal.
More….http://www.collectionscanada.ca/hockey/024002-119.01-e.php? |
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