LAST POST
"Please take a moment to read the following and remember those who have been taken from us".
"May we always remember and forever treasure your life"
Wo. Dan DeSutter passed away on Nov. 29, 2005
After a courageous battle with cancer, Danny passed away at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, at the age of 46 years surrounded by his family. Stubborn but very loving husband and best friend to Helene. Wonderful father to Cheryl and Brandon DeSutter. �G-Pa� to Keegan DeSutter. �Always First� son to his parents Holly and Garry Carson of Tillsonburg. Loving and very supportive brother to Robert DeSutter and his wife Kimm of Vienna, Jamie Rachar and her husband Mel of Thamesford. Danny was a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 20 years.
"Sadly gone, Fondly remembered, Forever LOVED, rest easy old friend"
Capt. James Doohan passed away on July 20, 2005
- best known to Star Trek fans as Scotty ("Montgomery Scott"), the chief engineer aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, in the original Star Trek series.
Doohan was born on March 3, 1920, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and spent his early years in there and in Sarnia, Ontario. Surviving the anguish of living with an alcoholic father, he left home at age 19 to join the Canadian Forces, fighting with the Allies in World War II. After outscoring his fellow soldiers on an officer's exam, he became Captain in the Royal Canadian Artillery. While leading his men into battle on D-Day, Doohan was wounded in the leg and hand, and eventually lost a finger. For the remainder of the war, he became a pilot observer, and received the dubious distinction of being called the "craziest pilot in the Canadian Air Forces."
Doohan lived in Redmond, Washington, with his wife Wende and his sons, Eric and Thomas. In April 2000, James and Wende gave birth to another child, Sarah.
James Doohan passed away at his home. Wende, his wife of 28 years, was at his side.
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MWO (Ret'd)- "Don" McLeod - 3 February 2005 in Lethbridge , AB.
Master Warrant Officer (Ret'd)- Charlie Gero - 16 July 2003
Mbdr. "Chico" MacKenzie - died November 18, 2002 .
Chico past away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.
He joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1949, serving three years. After a little travel and adventure, he resigned in 1954 serving until his retirement in 1980. Chico was an artillery Gunner for his entire career; serving in Winnipeg, Hemer, West Germany, Gagetown, NB and finally Shilo, Man. Upon his retirement , he worked on base in Shilo for accomadation, base transport and CE. After retireing from civie life Chico and his wife Midge moved to Brandon. He was a member of the Legion, Army Navy & Air Force, and the Lions Club.
Chico will be sadly missed by serving and retired members of the military community and all his friends and family from coast to coast.
"Sadly gone, Always in our Hearts, Forever LOVED, rest easy Dad"
Sgt. Ernist D. Rosenberg - died April 12, 1944 a flight engineer, based in Downham Market, Norforlk. Rosenberg and 7 other members of his crew were aboard Lancaster JB470 F2-M 635 sqn which was shot down while on a bombing run over Aachen 12. He crashed on April 12, 1944, 2 km east of Roosendaal. He was buried at Roosendaal-en-Nispen General Cemetery in Holland, at the age of 21. He leaves behind a wife of 14 months, his parents and brothers and sisters.
Always in our hearts, "Uncle Ernie".
BDR. Robert B. MacDonald - died February 1985
Rob was killed suddenly on Feb.8, 1985 after serving only a few months with 128AD in Baden Soelligan W. Germany. Rob was a good gunner, and a true friend. His memory will always live on with those of us who knew him.
"stand easy old friend"
CWO John J. Hamelin - died March 8, 1991
John spent 25 years serving his country, when he was taken suddenly. He became a member of the Air Defence in July of 75 and remained a member until his untimely passing.
"God Bless"
WO Al L. Corkum - died January 13, 1995
Al served many years with a veriety of batteries in RCHA. He later became a driver for Transport after retiring. Al will be remembered by all his many friends he made.
"UBIQUE"
CWO Donald A. McCulloch - died November 20, 1994
Don was one of the top guns. His career saw him as RSM of 3 RCHA and BCWO. Don touched many lives and his memory will live on in all those he new.
"memories will never be forgotten"
BDR Curtis Faulkner - died July 5, 1995
Curtis was an active member of the artillery since joining in 1957 until he retired in '82. Upon retirement Curtis went to work as a driver for DND in Shilo until Jan. '95. Curtis was a fun loving guy, who left an impression on everyone he met. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who new him.
"sadly gone, but never forgotten!"
WO Carl (Lefty) LeBlanc - died Feb.13, 1998
Lefty passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 66.
He joined the artillery in 49 and retired in 80. After his retirement Lefty kept an interest in the guns by reading and talking about it.
Lefty leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Gladys, seven children, and six grandchildren. He will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
"Stand easy old friend!"
BDR Scotty Davidson - July, 1992
Davidson died while on tour in Lahr, W. Germany. He was stabbed outsided a pub while trying too help a Canadian couple in trouble. While taken from us at such a young age, he will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. He was a good friend and dedicated soldier.
"Less We Forget"
SGT. Mike Bushan -died 1996
Mike was taken from us suddenly in '96 after getting out and going home too N.S. He was a great guy who left his memory with every one he met. Mike leaves behind his wife and two sons. He will be sadly missed.
"God Bless, old friend"
SGT.Daniel (Bob) MacKinnon-died 01/30/1999
Bob past away at the age of 53. He retired in 1993 after serving 30 years with the CF. He served with the Air Defence & Airborne Regiments in Edmonton and Pet. Old "Pipe Smoking Bob" will be fondly remembered by all those who new him.
"Old friends are never forgotten"
WO1 Sam Witt-died 11/10/00
Sam passed away one day shy of his 80th birthday. He retired in 1975 from the Military as the RSM of CFB Shilo. His family continues to reside there.
Sam was a very friendly person who always had a pleasent greeting for everyone and never forgot anyone he met. He left a lasting impression on everyone he came in contact with. He was a special soldier who will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
"God Bless Old friend"
Bdr "Beetle" Baily died 10/27/00
After just about 22 years of service, Beetle was taken from us suddenly, while on tour in Bosnia. He was an acceptional soldier, great friend and had a great sence of humor. Talk to anyone in the RCHA family and they would have heard of Beetle. He will be greatly missed.
"Forever Remebered"
MBdr. B.A. Drummond, CDdied 01/17/00
Blaine Alexander Drummond was born the son of a soldier at Chilliwack, B.C., and grew up in Kingston and Petawawa. Joining the Regular Force in 1977, he was schooled in field gunnery by D Battery, 2 RCHA. He volunteered for service in Germany in 1982 and eventually commanded a Blowpipe detachment in 1 RCHA's Air Defence Troop. When Chatham became the Canadian home for air defence artillery in 1986, he was posted to 119 Air Defence Battery, RCA. He served at Chatham, eventually as an NBC Instructor and Range Control Patrolman, until a medical condition precipitated his early release in 1992.
Blaine was an active in PMQ chapels, and in unit and base life. He was the mainspring of Chatham's Teen Town and helped to teach local youth to have a good time responsibly. A proponent of the Scouting movement, he was recognized for his effort with Scouts Canada's Medal of Merit. As one of Chatham's Drug and Alcohol Counsellors he likely saved careers, families and lives. He refereed hockey impartially, and taught many to appreciate the game more if they played it fairly.
He was possessed by an irrepressible sense of fun, and showed the humour in any situation, grave and otherwise, to anyone in range.
Following his release, Blaine retired to Kingston where he applied the same
zest to life in Amherstview. He died peacefully at home on 17 January 2000,
and was buried on 21 January at Glenhaven after services at Trinity
Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife
Carmen (n�e Bouthillier), sons Mark, Scott and Jamie, daughter-in-law Teresa
and granddaughter Sarah.
contributed by (Retired)Capt. A. Chaplin
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