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William Pender - #030 |
| Date of message : |
16 June 2006 |
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Salisbury, UK |
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I presently live in Salisbury, UK, and served in 1 Para Battery RCA as a Troop Commander from 1968 to 1970. Red MacLatchy was the Battery Commander, and Jerry
Hirter the Battery Captain. I was stationed in Petawawa with 4 RCHA in May 1968 and vividly remember the tragic accident when a freak gust blew several paratroopers into the Ottawa River and, as a member of the Base Diving Club, was subsequently involved in the recovery of the bodies.
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John McDermid - #029 |
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13 June 2006 |
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johnmcdermi2716@hotmail.com |
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2716 Mayerathorpe Cadets/Ex-CFPMD Affilate |
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Edmonton |
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I was just checking out this site when I read that L/Col Rafferty passed on. I knew him when he was a Maj at CFPMD/Edmonton. What was said about him here only reflects my positive memories of this charismatic man. Off the top of my head I remember his moustache with "handle bars", and his
unique way of leading. From what I recall he seemed always positive,
extremely supportive to the Cadet program, which was passed down to the members of CFPMD who provided excellent
positive role models for young people. Yep after all these years he is one of the personalities I remember, and looked up to as a young man. If this can get passed on to his
family I would be grateful. From my family in Whitecourt, Capt.Ian McDermid(Ret)CO of 2716 Mayerathorpe RCAC my condolences.
He made a difference in my life.
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Jerry "Robbie" Robertson - #028 |
| Date of message : |
28 May 2006 |
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jrobertson6849@rogers.com |
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2 CDO D Coy & RECCE PL |
| Present Location: |
Holland Landing ON |
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Just jumping in and looking to contact jumpers that I served with. Jerry Robbie Robertson |
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WO Mike Brown - #027 |
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25 May 2006 |
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Wainwright, AB. Fax: 1-780-842-1851 |
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Good day,
I just wanted to let those who know Sgt Gillis, Ronald A will be retiring from the CF on 30 Aug 06. Ron served with 2CDO from 1979-1983. He then served with the Canadian Parachute Centre from 1992-1996. I'm the OPI for Ron and wanted you all to know and would appreciate a good true story or two on Ron. Thx
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Marlene at ARAC.
WO Brown would prefer that people fax him any stories that they might
have on Sgt Gillis. |
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Al Gaudet - #026 |
| Date of message : |
14 May 2006 |
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agaudet@wanadoo.fr |
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| Unit served: |
1st airborne commando |
| Present Location: |
Southern France |
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1- would like to hear from fellows that served in 1st CDO from 73 to 76 |
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