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RSM Kenneth Leslie Soucie

Bobby — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:38:07 +0000

It is with great sadness that we have learned that Ken passed away on May 25, 2010 at the age of 55. Ken proudly served in the PPCLI and as a member of the Canadian Airborne Regiment. He was a qualified Pathfinder. He served two tours on Peacekeeping missions in both Yugoslavia and Cyprus. He also served three years as Regimental Sergeant Major in the Essex Kent Scottish. He was a toolmaker by trade and was recognized as the best gunsmith in Ontario. Sports was his passion, along with a ride on his Harley accompanied by his many brothers. He touched many with his kindness and generosity and will be greatly missed by all his friends and neighbours.

Visitation will take place at the Victoria Greenlawn Memorial Chapel and Visitation Centre, 1525 Hwy 3, (1km west of Walker Road) 519-969-3939 on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 until time of funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Online condolences may be left at www.greenlawncemetery.ca

Capt Pete Vallee, CD

Rob — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:50:46 +0000

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Capt Pete Vallee, CD (Retired/Retraité) who served with the R 22e R and with the Airborne Regiment with 1 CDO and the AB School in Rivers and Edmonton for many years and trained jumped with the Sky Hawks in Edmonton during the 70′s.

Memorial Services will be held on Feb 20th at J.J. Cardinal at 560 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval, Quebec.

Viewing will commence at 13:00, with the service beginning at 16:00.

Gord Legarie

Rob — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:20:16 +0000

Several people have contacted me this week to inform me that Gord Legarie has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Frank MacNeil wrote;

I am sorry to say that Gord Legarie, a great soldier, person, friend and jumper has passed away on Jan 9, 2010, he had a very hard battle with cancer that he fought which turned out to be his last. Gord served in the Canadian Airborne Regt, 2 Airborne Commando and the Canadian Airborne School, he will be missed by all, there will be a gathering to celebrate Gord life on Friday Jan 15th at 10 am in Edmonton Alberta, Sherwood Park.

Gord R.I.P.. old buddy you now will help Dave Mack and Bob Hodgson in securing the DZ for the rest of us, we will meet again old brother have a good one.

Airborne…….

Our condolences go out to his family and friends. Rest in Peace brother…

Bill Greenshields

Rob — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:02:28 +0000

I just got word that Bill Greenshields has passed away. He does not want a memorial, so there will be no service. He will be cremated at the Evergreen Funeral Home in Edmonton, then his ashes will be sent to New Glasgow, NS to be buried beside his dad.

Please send condolences to Bill’s mom at shirljgf@aol.com. She would really appreciate hearing from Bill’s Airborne friends and all those who knew him.

WO Michael Hamilton

Rob — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:21:59 +0000

WO Michael Hamilton died in an Edmonton hospital on Sunday after a car crash on Friday. He is a parachutist with the Canadian Forces Land Advanced Warfare Centre and a former member of the Skyhawks.

Our condolences go out to the family of another fallen jumper…

Another Canadian Dies in Afghanistan

Rob — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:48:09 +0000

Capt. Richard Leary of the PPCLI was killed today in the Panjwaii district of Afghanistan when his patrol came under fire. Our thoughts go out to another fallen brother and to his family.

Mike Starker

Rob — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:07:36 +0000

Mike Starker returned to Canada yesterday. Mike became the 83rd Canadian Soldier to die in Afghanistan when he died last Tuesday in southern Afghanistan when his patrol was ambushed.

His family issued a statement saying: “Mike loved being a paramedic with Calgary EMS and loved being a soldier in the Canadian Forces, especially his time in the Canadian Airborne Regiment.”

“Michael died doing what he loved. In his heart, he was a soldier and in his blood, a paramedic. But soldiering wasn’t the only thing that Mike gave his heart to. He gave his heart and soul to his wife, parents, family and friends.”

Mike was a former member of 2 Commando, serving from 1991 to 1995. He left the military to become a Paramedic in Calgary where he grew up. He served as a reservist with 15 Field Ambulance and was on his second tour of Afghanistan when he died.

R.I.P. Jumper…

40th Anniversary of the Wegner Point disaster

Rob — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:27:45 +0000

During a night drop on the 8th of May, 1968, seven troopers drowned in the Ottawa river during what was supposed to be a routine drop onto the Mattawa Plains at CFB Petawawa resulting in the largest single-day loss of life at the base.

If you are near Petawawa this weekend, the Canadian Airborne Association will mark the date with a commemoration service beginning this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Wegner Point monument.

Bill Murray

Rob — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:08:25 +0000

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Bill Murray. He passed away at 0330hrs on the 22 October. Bill was a sapper and a Jumper with the Canadian Airborne Regiment Field Engineers.

There will be a service and reception at Br.280, Royal Canadian Legion, Vedder Golden, Chilliwack BC, on Monday the 29th of Oct at 1300hrs.

Henry Alvin Roderick (Rod) Wiseman

Rob — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:54:33 +0000

03 Aug 1958 – 22 Jul 2007

A fighter to the very end, Rod finally succumbed to cancer at the young age of 48.

Born at Gaspe, Quebec, the family moved at an early age to Shawinigan, Quebec where he grew up. After graduating from Shawinigan High School, and a short career as a traveling salesman, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces serving as a Patricia (PPCLI) with the Canadian Airborne Regt, finally retraining as an Aero Engine Tech with the Canadian Air Force. During Rod’s career, from October 1978 until his retirement in October 1994, he not only served his country, but also served 2 tours with the United Nations in Cyprus.

Fair winds and soft landings, Jumper!