Comments on: CWO (ret) Dave Mack http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/ Canadian Airborne Regiment Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:47:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Bruno Paquin http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-5870 Bruno Paquin Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:39:08 +0000 http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/#comment-5870 I recently came across this site. I'm sorry to hear about Dave Mack's passing. I met Dave when I got posted to 3 CDO, RCR. 1982-1985 Back in the days when I knew him as Sgt Mack . I am proud to have served under him both in the Airborne and the RCR. Dave was AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY. The Best. (Message for Fred Ingram. We served together from basic traning. Last time I met you was in 1992, in Petawawa. I would appreciate it if you can contact me by e-mail. paquin.bruno@hotmail.com) To Dave's family I wish you my deepest condolences. I recently came across this site. I’m sorry to hear about Dave Mack’s passing. I met Dave when I got posted to 3 CDO, RCR. 1982-1985
Back in the days when I knew him as Sgt Mack . I am proud to have served under him both in the Airborne and the RCR. Dave was AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY. The Best. (Message for Fred Ingram. We served together from basic traning. Last time I met you was in 1992, in Petawawa. I would appreciate it if you can contact me by e-mail. paquin.bruno@hotmail.com)
To Dave’s family I wish you my deepest condolences.

]]> By: name http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-4126 name Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:12:54 +0000 http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/#comment-4126 I want to say thanks!, I want to say thanks!,

]]> By: Carol (Kenney) Munn http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-2091 Carol (Kenney) Munn Fri, 01 May 2009 15:02:20 +0000 http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/#comment-2091 Belated condolences. I recently came across this site. I was stunned to hear Dave had passed but, not so surprised to hear that he passed doing what he loved best. Dave was a character unto his own. He was a true soldier; as those who served with him can, and have, attested to. His love of the military, animals and life was uncompromising. I met Dave when I first went to work (as a civilian) for 3CDO OR in Petawawa just prior to them going to the Middle East. When he returned, {grin} we spent the next few years together, both in Petawawa (my home town) and 2 postings to London. He and I, his sons Grant and Robert and our Springer Spaniel, Saxon, over the years, spent many wonderful times in the outdoors boating and fishing and doing all of the “fresh-air” things that came so naturally to him. Although we eventually took our different paths, he was from time to time in the back of my mind; so, I was delighted to hear on his retirement had established his outdoors retreat scenario he spoke so often about. The many stories and tales of escapades never failed to make me laugh. I still see Frank Gratton and Scotty Collins on a fairly regular basis and Dave is often a topic of humorous “do you remember when” conversations. Cheers Dave; you are now serving with many friends and comrades who have gone before and I know you will be waiting (with a wry grin and a devious plan) to "initiate" those who follow. Belated condolences. I recently came across this site. I was stunned to hear Dave had passed but, not so surprised to hear that he passed doing what he loved best. Dave was a character unto his own. He was a true soldier; as those who served with him can, and have, attested to. His love of the military, animals and life was uncompromising. I met Dave when I first went to work (as a civilian) for 3CDO OR in Petawawa just prior to them going to the Middle East. When he returned, {grin} we spent the next few years together, both in Petawawa (my home town) and 2 postings to London. He and I, his sons Grant and Robert and our Springer Spaniel, Saxon, over the years, spent many wonderful times in the outdoors boating and fishing and doing all of the “fresh-air” things that came so naturally to him. Although we eventually took our different paths, he was from time to time in the back of my mind; so, I was delighted to hear on his retirement had established his outdoors retreat scenario he spoke so often about. The many stories and tales of escapades never failed to make me laugh. I still see Frank Gratton and Scotty Collins on a fairly regular basis and Dave is often a topic of humorous “do you remember when” conversations. Cheers Dave; you are now serving with many friends and comrades who have gone before and I know you will be waiting (with a wry grin and a devious plan) to “initiate” those who follow.

]]> By: Dale Verch http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-1333 Dale Verch Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:44:42 +0000 http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/#comment-1333 After so many years I come across this site; I was just a kid 18 yrs old and Dave was a man that I looked up to he personified the meaning AIRBORNE. There we so many great guys in that unit. I was one of the quite guys and the smallest lol, the first time I met Dave was during MTN school, in the early 80's. I remember climbing up a route he had left us,as I peeked my head up over the edge and looked into my eye's ,his words to me were, " how the heck did you get up here, you little shit, we made this route so no one could climb it", as he put his combat boot on my helmet pushing me back and he said get your ass back down there and do it again.... I remember another time when Darrel kisslinger and I were out running one night and we came across the pathfinder course just off the side of the road, and to my surprise Darrel yelled out "Airborne sucks" I looked at him and of course our pace quickened just a little, next thing we heard was Dave running down the road after us, yelling "get back here you two", of course we weren't stupid and kept running...he did find out it was us but in fun he tortured us for a day, I also believe Monkey was chasing us also,but at that time he did have a bit of a belly on him lol.... Dave Mack and Red(can't remember his name) decided to have a race and free climb this cliff,well all of us looked at each other in bewilderment as the two took off up the cliff arms and legs flying I'm not sure how many times each of them lost the holds but they made it to the top, and in the true Airborne fashion they looked down at us and yelled next, ya right!!!! After so many years I come across this site;
I was just a kid 18 yrs old and Dave was a man that I looked up to he personified the meaning AIRBORNE. There we so many great guys in that unit.

I was one of the quite guys and the smallest lol, the first time I met Dave was during MTN school, in the early 80′s. I remember climbing up a route he had left us,as I peeked my head up over the edge and looked into my eye’s ,his words to me were, ” how the heck did you get up here, you little shit, we made this route so no one could climb it”, as he put his combat boot on my helmet pushing me back and he said get your ass back down there and do it again….

I remember another time when Darrel kisslinger and I were out running one night and we came across the pathfinder course just off the side of the road, and to my surprise Darrel yelled out “Airborne sucks” I looked at him and of course our pace quickened just a little, next thing we heard was Dave running down the road after us, yelling “get back here you two”, of course we weren’t stupid and kept running…he did find out it was us but in fun he tortured us for a day, I also believe Monkey was chasing us also,but at that time he did have a bit of a belly on him lol….

Dave Mack and Red(can’t remember his name) decided to have a race and free climb this cliff,well all of us looked at each other in bewilderment as the two took off up the cliff arms and legs flying I’m not sure how many times each of them lost the holds but they made it to the top, and in the true Airborne fashion they looked down at us and yelled next, ya right!!!!

]]> By: Al Lopes http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-729 Al Lopes Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:22:34 +0000 http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/#comment-729 I am shocked and dismayed to hear of Dave Mack's passing at such a young age. Does anyone know what was the cause of his death ie. accident or illness? I knew him well back in the borne and always thought he was indestructible. He was tough as nails but at the same time he was a true gentleman. My deepest condolences to Dave's family over this most tragic loss. I am shocked and dismayed to hear of Dave Mack’s passing at such a young age. Does anyone know what was the cause of his death ie. accident or illness?

I knew him well back in the borne and always thought he was indestructible. He was tough as nails but at the same time he was a true gentleman.

My deepest condolences to Dave’s family over this most tragic loss.

]]> By: Usman (Uzi) Valiante http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-698 Usman (Uzi) Valiante Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:02:14 +0000 http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/#comment-698 I just came a cross this and I am shocked. Sgt. (as he was then) Dave Mack was my section commander during Phase 1 and 2 of my Phase training in Gagetown in 1985. Of my 12 weeks with him there and of my numerous attachments to 3 CDO all I can say is that it was Dave Mack most of all who shaped in mind what it is to be a soldier. Airborne! I just came a cross this and I am shocked.

Sgt. (as he was then) Dave Mack was my section commander during Phase 1 and 2 of my Phase training in Gagetown in 1985.

Of my 12 weeks with him there and of my numerous attachments to 3 CDO all I can say is that it was Dave Mack most of all who shaped in mind what it is to be a soldier.

Airborne!

]]> By: Mike Ryan http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-504 Mike Ryan Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:44:07 +0000 http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/#comment-504 Sorry I have taken so long to get a message out. Everyone has pretty much summed up what a great guy Dave Mack was. Everything that was said about him was truly what we see and remember of Dave Mack. I also met Dave when I was a young soldier in 3 CDO. I worked with him through the years in Petawawa, London and Edmonton. You don’t realize how much of an impression a friend like Dave makes on you until they’re gone. Even now when I think of Dave Mack… I smile. Rest Dave. Sorry I have taken so long to get a message out. Everyone has pretty much summed up what a great guy Dave Mack was. Everything that was said about him was truly what we see and remember of Dave Mack. I also met Dave when I was a young soldier in 3 CDO. I worked with him through the years in Petawawa, London and Edmonton. You don’t realize how much of an impression a friend like Dave makes on you until they’re gone. Even now when I think of Dave Mack… I smile. Rest Dave.

]]> By: Melanie Rose http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-414 Melanie Rose Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:59:37 +0000 http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/#comment-414 I've heard the name Dave Mack many many times over the years. My father John Rose was friends with him and they served together. sad that he's gone. I’ve heard the name Dave Mack many many times over the years. My father John Rose was friends with him and they served together. sad that he’s gone.

]]> By: Randy Huber http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-372 Randy Huber Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:55:04 +0000 http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/#comment-372 Dave was named "Canada's Toughest Soldier" in Macleans a few years back and who could disagree? Dave you were a great example to all of us. RIP Dave. Dave was named “Canada’s Toughest Soldier” in Macleans a few years back and who could disagree? Dave you were a great example to all of us. RIP Dave.

]]> By: Stacy Mc Andrews http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/comment-page-1/#comment-363 Stacy Mc Andrews Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:22:08 +0000 http://www.commando.org/2007/08/27/mwo-ret-dave-mack/#comment-363 I only recently became aware of this site and felt compelled to to send my condolences. I met Dave in Recce platoon in the Regiment and in fact he was my first Det. commander as well I served with him in 1 RCR . I was in awe of this legend and was stunned when informed of his passing. He was a great leader and when you got through his gruff outer shell he became an even better friend. I kept in touch with him periodically over the years and was happy to hear he was guiding for a living, something that he always said he would do. I must say the Airborne Brotherhood lost a good man but we are consoled knowing he died doing what he loved. At least we can take comfort knowing he will be there to guide us into our last R.V. My deepest sympathy. Airborne I only recently became aware of this site and felt compelled to to send my condolences. I met Dave in Recce platoon in the Regiment and in fact he was my first Det. commander as well I served with him in 1 RCR . I was in awe of this legend and was stunned when informed of his passing. He was a great leader and when you got through his gruff outer shell he became an even better friend. I kept in touch with him periodically over the years and was happy to hear he was guiding for a living, something that he always said he would do. I must say the Airborne Brotherhood lost a good man but we are consoled knowing he died doing what he loved. At least we can take comfort knowing he will be there to guide us into our last R.V.

My deepest sympathy.
Airborne

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