Remembrance Row

Honour loved ones through Remembrance Row

2017 saw the launch of Remembrance Row, presented in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion – a moving on-course feature that showcases photographs of veterans who have passed as a way to honour loved ones who served.

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TO MAKE A SUBMISSION:

  1. Enter the veteran’s name and service branch
  2. Upload an image (must be .jpeg or .png, max file size 2mb)
  3. Indicate if you are in-person or virtual (note – all submissions will be visible in the digital format, but only in-person submissions will appear on course)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • Submissions must be completed by a registered participant in the 2023 Canada Army Run virtual or in-person event
  • All submissions must be reviewed and approved by Canada Army Run
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  • The deadline for submissions is midnight EDT, 1 Sep 2023

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 SEPTEMBER @ MIDNIGHT EASTERN 

2023 Honourees:

Lynwood Buffam

Army

My father’s name was Lyn (Lynwood) H. Buffam and he was a Private in the Perth Regiment during WWII. My father, like many others during WWII, was underage when he enlisted in the army. He was only 17 years old when he enlisted but he felt so compelled to fight for our country that he said that he was 18. It was not discovered that he was under age until he arrived in England. It must have been terrifying for my father to board the ship to England because he could not swim and had a fear of water. The call to duty however, was so great that he did not let that stop him. Once it was discovered that my father was under age, he was given the option to return to Canada or stay in England until he turned 18. He felt that returning to Canada was not the option that he wanted to choose, so he stayed in England with the Regiment that he had enlisted with. His Regiment eventually went on to be part of the Italian Campaign My father rarely spoke of his time in the army except for some of the funnier incidents that had happened. Sadly, my father passed away in 1992. Unfortunately, I never fully appreciated the sacrifice that he had made, nor everything that he must have gone through. It makes me sad to think that I no longer have the opportunity to talk to him about what he endured. The first year that I ran in the Canada Army Run that Remembrance Row was part of the event, was the year that I did the Vimy Challenge. I was extremely moved to see all the pictures of the soldiers lining the route along Colonel Bye Drive. It was very emotional but also very inspirational to see the photos of these soldiers. I have participated in the 10K+5K Challenge every year since then. This year I am running in the Half-Marathon and once again, I will be doing the run, in memory of my dad. There are not enough words to express how much of an honour and privilege it would be to, not only run this race as a thank you to my father for the sacrifice that he made at such a young age, but also to be able to see my father’s photo as part of Remembrance Row.

Colin Copeland

RCAF

I do this run every year in memory of my Dad, LCol Colin Copeland who proudly served his country for 30 years.

Gladys Copeland(Carlson)

RCAF

Gladys Carlson was a F/O in the RCAF from 1956-1960. She was a dietician. She met her husband Colin Copeland in staff college in Aylmer Ontario.

Alfred George Edward Jordan

Army

Sergeant Alfred George Edward Jordan (1929 - 2008) Service number 153781 Active service 21 February 1949 to 16 April 1955 Reserve Service 1957 to 1983 In 1949 Alfred Jordan enlisted in the 32nd Field Artillery Regiment (Reserve) in Toronto. In February 1949 he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Artillery. His first posting was at the School of Artillery at Shilo, Manitoba. He completed his training as a Gunner in the 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. In 1950 Alfred was posted to the School of Anti-Aircraft, RCA, in Picton, Ontario. He completed his tour of duty qualified as a Sergeant Group 2 Gunnery and Radar Instructor. In 1953 the 3rd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, was formed and Sgt. Jordan was given a detachment of 5 men heading overseas to Korea. In 1955 Sgt. Jordan was honourably retired from active service. In 1957 he joined the West Nova Scotia Regiment (Reserve) and rose to the rank of WO2. He remained in this regiment until 1983. His total number of years of military service spanned 34 years. In 1969 WO2 Jordan joined Kings Branch #06 Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville, Nova Scotia, where he held the office of President for 3 terms, among many other positions. In 1981 he joined the Atlantic Provinces Korea Veterans Association where he held several administrative positions. In 2002 he was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal. During his military service Alfred Jordan was awarded the following medals: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea. United Nations Korea Medal. Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal. Canadian Forces Decoration with one bar for 12 years of service with good conduct. Second bar awarded at 22 years of service.

Ronald Burnley

Royal Canadian Corps of Signals

Service dates: 1953 - 1981 UN Tours: Egypt 1957, Congo 1961 Passed in 2023

Arthur Lavallière

L’Armée canadienne, Marine Marchande

Arthur Lavallière 1924-1993 Vétéran de la 2ieme Guerre Mondiale avec le Régiment de la Chaudière et de la Marine Marchande.

Antonio Sanschagrin

Canadian Army

My Grandfather, Pte. Antonio Sanschagrin.served with the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps In Europe from 1941 till his return to civilian life in 1946.

Lt. Col. T. C MacWilliam

Army

Officer Commanding Ist Bn, 2nd Reg, First Special Service Force, Lead the successful assault and taking of Monte La Difensa, 3 Dec 1943. Killed by mortar fire as preparing to move on to the Regiment's second objective.

Desmond Joseph Delaney

Army

Proud WWII veteran who served valiantly in Europe, including France, Italy and the Netherlands. He was a generous, caring man and a wonderful husband, father and Grandpa!

Jean-Pierre Lagadec

RAFTC 45 Group

Jean-Pierre Lagadec was a radio operator with the Royal Air Force Transport Command, 45 Group. He and is team transported planes to England for use in battle. Jean-Pierre and his crew perished when their plane went down on February 6, 1945

Jean-Baptiste Lagadec

RAF Air Mechanic

Jean-Baptiste Lagadec spent 4 years in Europe during WWI, most of them as a mechanic at the Engine Repair Park in the U.K. He received a posthumous medal for his services as he died of the pandemic in 1918, 3 weeks before Armistice Day.

Irwin Isaac Levinson

Army

Irwin Levinson was my grandfather. He and his brothers served during World War 2 in different regiments. His brothers went overseas and Irwin was stationned throughout most of the war in Farnham, Quebec. He had hoped to go overseas but the war ended. He was proud to be part of the Canadian Armed Forces. His great-grandson is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces in the army.

Captain Jefferson Clifford Francis

Army 1 RCHA

Captain Jeff Francis served as a Forward Observation Officer leading a team from 1RCHA, attached to the RCR Battle Group on Roto 3, Feb to Aug 2007. While returning from a mission his vehicle was struck by an IED, killing all inside the vehicle. He was 36, and left his wife Sylvie Secours and 8 month old son, Ry Secours-Francis.

Ed Strauss

RCAF 426 Thunderbird Squadron

Captain Eddie Strauss, my Uncle, a tail gunner in the Lancaster bomber, with the RCAF 426 Thunderbird Squadron during WW11. Was shot at many times, dropped bombs over German cities, dropped leaflets over Nazi-occupied territory, and fought in D-Day. Uncle Eddie didn't like to talk about the war, when he did, his memories would take him to how many comrades and men his Squadron lost! He remembers flying over the beach on D-Day, and he said the hardest part was being so high up in the air, not being able to help his comrades being killed on the beach on the ground! He dreaded reading the RCAF daily orders, because it listed aircrew who did not return! My Uncle, came home, unlike many of his friends, that's when the tears would fall. My Uncle Eddie passed away last year at the age of 98! From a retired service member with a son presently serving, I am so very proud of my Uncle, miss him dearly, especially Remembrance Day, when we would celebrate together, as he would reminisce!

Akeem WARREN

Army

Akeem was part of the Signals Corps as an ACISS. We were in the same regiment in Kingston, ON, the CFJSR Regiment. He was joyful, love laughing, doing pranks, cheering up his colleagues and always had a positive attitude. Not long after I left the CAF, he started battling some demons. Even with his mental health problems, he was still trying to cheer everyone up and made everyone happier. He was that kind of guy. He was loved by everyone around him. In the end, his demons took over and he lost his battle with them. He left too soon and he will always be remembered.

Corporal Leo Gauthier

Canadian Army

Corporal Leo Gauthier Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps World War Two

Lance Corporal Charles Haskell

Army

My Great Uncle Charles left for the front in September, 1914. My grandfather was born in November and named Frank. A letter was sent to Charles and he responded that if he'd been asked he would have liked the baby to be called Albert after the Prince. My Grandpa was called Albert from that point on. The brothers never met, as Charles died at Vimy. My son (running the 10k) has the middle name Albert after his great grandfather.

Private James Chancie Sloat

Army

James Chancie "Jay" Sloat was born on September 25th , 1924 on the original family homestead located in the Buffalo Lakes area, northwest of Grande Prairie, Alberta. His parents, Henry James Sloat and Irene Sloat (nee:  Connors) later moved Jay and his siblings to the Westmark area where they had bought 2 quarters on the banks of the Burnt River. Jay walked 3 miles, cross country, to attend the Northmark School until the age of 14. He quit school to help his father on the farm support the family which had grown to 12 children. Jay worked the farm in season and worked in the sawmill during the winter, piling lumber and as a labourer.  Jay was described as a friendly, gentle, quiet man; small in stature, big in heart.  For enjoyment Jay liked hunting, trapping, skiing, playing cards with the neighbours, tousling and teasing his younger brothers and sisters, and listening to the radio.    Jay, wishing to serve his country during WWII, enlisted on November 27 th , 1943 at Depot #13 Calgary, Alberta, Regimental #8545.  From December 8th , 1943  through June 24th , 1944, Jay attended training centres in Canada at:  #A15 Shilo Canadian Artillery Training Centre, Manitoba  #A22 Camp Borden, Canadian Army Medical Corp, Ontario, #A30 Sussex Canadian Infantry, New Brunswick.      On June 24th, 1944, Jay embarked for the United Kingdom from Windsor Transit Camp, Nova Scotia. He reported for RCAMC duty as an orderly at the UK General Hospital July 4th , 1944 to September 5th , 1944. At Jay’s request, he was reinstated to the Canadian Infantry Corps and completed conversion training with the R. M. Rangers. October 20th, 1944 he was assigned to the Canadian Infantry Reinforcement Unit attached to the Canadian Fussiliers.     On November 3rd, 1944, Jay was deployed from the UK on the Central Mediterranean Force Task, arriving in Italy November 18th, 1944. On December 27th, 1944, Private James Chancie Sloat of the Royal Canadian Regiment was killed in action at the age of 19, paying the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Private James Sloat was buried in Russ 9 – Bognacavallo RCE Cemetery. A reburial later took place at the Bologna, British Empire Cemetery, Bologna, Italy honouring Jay in his final resting place. “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them”.

Donald Stewart Brillinger

RCAF

Halifax III crashed in Germany April 22/23, 1944.

William Lorne Cole

Army (RCR)

Served 34 year as an infantryman in the RCR. Completed tours in Germany and Cyprus. Note: you may already have this on file as I submitted it before COVID. (2019 I believe)

Margaret Stewart

CWAC

My grandmother Margaret (Thrasher) Stewart served in CWAC at Camp X in Oshawa. She first tried to enlist when she was underage, but her mother found out and made her come home. She enlisted again when she was of age and was proud to work at Camp X

David Greenslade

2 RCR

Dave was a hilarious friend I trained with in the army. He is missed, and I will never forget his sacrifice.

Garnet Stewart

Infantry Army

My grandfather, Garnet Stewart was with the Midland Regiment until it disbanded and went to the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. He served from 1939 to 1945 and landed on Juno Beach on D Day. He was a very proud Canadian and veteran.

Cpl Vijayalayan Mathiyalaghan

Army

Vijay enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in 2011 and served in the 2nd Combat Engineering Regiment. He notably served in Ukraine in 2018 as part of Operation Unifier, where he used his expertise in Explosive Ordnance Disposal to train local forces in mine clearing. These skills undoubtedly helped save the lives of many Ukrainian soldiers and civilians in the dreadful war that came. Vijay also received his parachute qualification shortly after his deployment to Ukraine. He served a total of 9 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. In 2020, Vijay joined the Ottawa Police Service and was assigned to Frontline Operations with A Platoon Central. Unfortunately, he died in a motorbike accident while he was off duty. Vijay was well respected by his fellow officers and the Ottawa community, with many remembering him for his kind nature and selflessness.

Robert (Bud) Fraser

Army

Bud served as part of the Hasty Pee's during WW2

Jim Strickland

Army

Jim Strickland served in WW2 on active duty in the Infantry Corps. He is currently a resident at the Perley Veterans Residence in Ottawa.

Leo Gauthier

Army

Cpl Leo Gauthier Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps World War Two

Dean H. Dover

R.C.A.F. Squadron Leader, 412 Spitfire Squadron

My grandfather, Dean H. Dover served in the RCAF in WWII as a Spitfire pilot and Squadron Leader (C.O. of 412 Spitfire Squadron). He was a pilot instructor and staff officer with 442 Squadron in 1944 and later was squadron leader (412 Squadron) from August 1944 to January 1945. He had over 100 trips flying over various parts of Europe (France, UK, Netherlands, etc.) and was recognized for his devotion to duty and ability to lead. He led his squadron on at least 20 occasions over France with marked success and apart from assisting in destroying many enemy aircraft he had personally shot down two in combat well inside enemy occupied territory. Having left the RCAF at the end of WWII, he then entered the business world for 40+ years. He passed away peacefully, at home in London, on June 2nd, 2000. He will always be remembered as a loving grandfather and a nature lover.

Corporal Nathan Cirillo

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada

On October 22, 2014, Corporal Nathan Cirillo’s life was taken while on ceremonial sentry duty at the Canadian National War Memorial in Ottawa.

Berthold Williams

AIR OPERATIONS BRANCH

Bert to all who knew him, served in the Canadian military for 24 years. First with the army with 8th Canadian Hussars and then in the Air Force as a photo technician. Bert loved tanks and would stop and climb on any one he could see. He passed away this past March and is missed very much.

Lou Muloin

RCAF

Lou joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1954 and retired in 1986 from Trenton Air Base.

Emile A. Beauchamp

Army

Emile joined the Army in 1943 (The Royal Canadian Dragoons) for WWII and the occupation of Germany for a year. He received the following: The 1939-1945 star, the Italy star, the France and Germany star, the Canadian Volonteer Service Medal, the War Medal 1939-1945, the 2005 Year of The Veteran Commemorative Medaillon (Legion). He was a model of courage for his spouse, his 6 children and his entire family, to whom he was able to transmit the appreciation of life.

Michael Paupst

RCAF

Michael J. Paupst was born the 3 January 1966. He attended the Royal Roads Military College pursuing a bachelor's in physics and computer science in British Columbia. He competed in various sports such as wrestling, and volleyball, winning third in track and field as a javelin thrower. Upon graduating, he pursued pilot training in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan as an officer. He would later complete his flying instructor's course and earn the title of Snapper for the new candidates, and then aircraft commander of the Auroras patrolling on both the east and west coasts. Michael pursued a variety of jobs such as ski patroller and auxiliary firefighter, always striving to do the best in what he loved to do. He would often go above and beyond to help others, earning recognition, honor, and respect. Father and husband, Maj Paupst was a good man and has been dearly missed since June 1st 2007 (aged 42 years). His son became the Commanding Officer of one of the largest Cadet Corps in Canada, while his daughter is now a trained Private in the Infantry; all fostering his legacy

Private Russell Fraser

Army

BIRTH 2 Apr 1890 Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada DEATH 29 Apr 1918 (aged 28) WWI - France Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Fraser, of South Barr, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. In memory of the men who joined the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) who went to war and did not come home.

Private William Guy Tallman

Army

Private William Guy Tallman (at right in photo) served in the front lines of the Black Watch Royal Highlander Regiment of the Canadian Army from March 1943 until March 1946. Guy was wounded on July 19, 1944, in the Battle of Verrieres Ridge, France. He was awarded five campaign medals for his war time service. His hometown was Merrickville, Ontario.

Leading Aircraftman Harold Wesley Tallman

Royal Canadian Air Force

Leading Aircraftman Harold Wesley Tallman (at left in photo) served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He was brother of William Guy Tallman, and his hometown was Merrickville, Ontario.

Boyd, Forbes, and William Colgate and John Wallace

Army and RCAF

Three brothers and their brother-in-law, all the men in one family in service.

Lieutenant Stanley Bliss Tallman

Army

Lieutenant Stanley Bliss Tallman served in the Royal Canadian Dragoons Regiment of the Canadian Army from August 1914 until November 1918. He died six days before the end of WWI. Personal belongings are now on display in a shadow box at the Merrickville Legion. Uncle of Guy and Harold Tallman, hometown Merrickville, Ont.

William A Hodgins

Navy

Great Uncle Bill (William) first enlisted in the Army during the Second World War, on May 7, 1945 - as he was finally of age and knew the war against Japan would still require support. He completed his basic and advanced infantry training in Simcoe, ON. He released on VJ-Day, noting he would like to transfer one day to the Navy. He did eventually, on Dec 2, 1948. During the Korean War, Bill served aboard HMCS Nootka, which came under fire in May 1952. The Canadian War Museum notes, "While carrying out a shore bombardment on 30 May 1952 near Chongin on the east coast of North Korea, both Nootka and the American destroyer USS John W. Thomason came under fire. The first shells fired by the radar-directed enemy guns fell close to both ships, which were some four kilometres from shore. These near misses inflicted only superficial damage on Nootka, as both ships quickly left the area to avoid more serious damage." HMCS Nootka circumnavigated the globe during this deployment. Bill served a total of 20 years and 2 days, retiring from the Navy to work at Moosehead Breweries in Halifax, NS. His two older brothers served in the Army and RCAF during WW2, and he has several nephews currently serving in the Army (3), and one great-niece serving in the Navy.

Petty Officer Gordon Lester Andrews

Navy

Petty Officer Gordon Lester Andrews served in the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Armed Forces from Sep 1954 until Jun 1979 During his time of service, he served at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa and Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. He also served in the following ships: HMCS Jonquiere, HMCS Beacon Hill, HMCS Athabaskan, HMCS Cape Breton and HMCS Saskatchewan.

Harry Sewell

Royal Canadian Airforce

Harry Sewell was born on Glen Avenue in Ottawa in September 1918. As a young man he was an active marksman at Connaught Range and joined the military before World War 2. He was sent to England in 1939 as a dispatch rider and driver in London. He finished his tour and returned to Canada to commence pilot training in Trenton in 1942. After training he returned to England and flew fighters, Hurricanes, Vengeance and Spitfires. He fought in India and Europe. In England he met his wife Lily Vera (Perkins) and she returned with him to Canada as a war bride. After the war he remained in the RCAF until 1970 when he retired. Some of the bases he was posted to were Ottawa, Borden, North Hampton(UK), Marville (France), Hamilton, St. Jean, Goose Bay, and Clinton.

Captain M. John Covan

Merchant Navy

Captain John Covan sailed around the world over 10 times during his life. Joining the Merchant Navy in 1942, he was a Captain in World War 2 and the Korean War. His family is grateful for his sacrifice and the years we spent with him. He is forever remembered. To hear a story directly from him, you can visit: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/mpsb-john-covan-primary-source

Florian Paradis

RCAF

He was a bomber and on Dec 24 1943, after entering a good bombing over Dusserdolf, he noted What a Christmas???

Alvin Wesley White

THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF OTTAWA

My Grandfather, proudly and bravely served for the Canadian Armed Forces in the Canadian infantry, during the Great World War September 1939- August 1945, when Canada with other allied nations, fought for the preservation of the rights of humanity and the freedom of the world.

Lieutenant Kenneth Archibald Campbell

Army Unit: Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Son of George Douglas Campbell and Kate Glidden Campbell. Native of North Weymouth, Nova Scotia. He was one of two brothers who lost their lives in the Great War. Six Campbell brothers served. Brother of Lt. Colin Gernon Palmer Campbell, Military Cross, killed in action near Passendaele on October 10, 1917. Commemorated on Page 212 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.

Tony Lee

Army

Tony Lee was a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces. While he spent most of his career as a Canadian Military Engineer, Tony enlisted with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse as a Crewman in 1974. He transferred to the Topographic Surveyor trade two years later while stationed in Calgary and became a long-time member of Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa. Among his accomplishments, in 1987 Tony and his survey crew were responsible for surveying the most northern point in Canada at Cape Columbia on Ellesmere Island.

Sol Levine

Army

This was my Zada(grandfather in Jewish) who served in the second world war. My mother was born during the time in which he was overseas. He was kind, protective and an amazing grandfather, who made everyone laugh and spoke proudly of his service.

Maj. Gen. Ernest Weeks

Army

My grandfather and my hero, Major General Ernest "Bunny" Weeks fought in two wars, won the Military Cross and bar, and the Military Medal and bar, and rose from private to Adjutant General of the Canadian Armed Forces. I was lucky enough to spend a lot of time with him and to this day, he still inspires me. He will do that again when I toe the line at the Army Run.

Joseph Kokotailo

Army

Private Thomas Samuel Walker

WW1: 75th Bn Overseas C.E.F., Vimy Ridge, Canadian Infantry

T.S.W. was killed in action on April 9th, 1917, in the Vimy Ridge battle. He was only a boy of seventeen years: 1900 - 1917. He rests in Canadian Cemetery No. 2, Neuville-St-Vaast, France. Regiment 788602.

George Kokotailo

Army

SGT Edward Arthur Lowther R.52049

RCAF - attached to 109 Squadron RAF

Died November 21, 1941 His Wellington was shot down during Operation Crusader in Halfaya Pass. (near Sidi Omar, Egyptian-Libyan frontier)

Christian Lalande

RCAF

Christian J.E.C. Lalande RCAF veteran Retired LCol Lalande graduated from RMC of Canada and served in the RCAF from 1980 to 2019. Christian flew the Labrador helicopter and later the Cormorant for SAR at 413 Squadron in Greenwood, NS, 424 Squadron in Trenton, ON and 442 Squadron in Comox, BC. He also served at TOTEF in Trenton, at the RCAF headquarters in Winnipeg and the DND headquarters in Ottawa. In 2007, he was offered to attend Staff College in Australia and came back to 442 Squadron in Comox, BC as Commanding Officer. Christian was the commanding officer of Op Jaguar in Jamaica. Christian also was posted at SHAPE in Belgium and at the Air force Headquarters in Paris, France. Christian retired from his position at ADM(Pol) Christian was a dedicated military member, a team player and a natural leader. His childhood dream came true for him; as a young boy, he was fascinated by helicopters and the military environment. Christian passed away in March 2023. We will remember him always. He lived his SAR mission to the fullest: “That others may live!” Christian J.E.C. Lalande ARC Vétéran LCol Lalande ret. a gradué du College militaire royal du Canada et a servi dans l’ARC de 1980 à 2019. Christian a piloté l’hélicoptère Labrador et plus tard l’hélicoptère Cormorant pour la Recherche et Sauvetage aux Escadrons 413 de Greenwood, NS; 424 de Trenton, ON; et 442 de Comox, BC. Il a aussi servi à EEOT de Trenton, ON; aux quartiers général de l’ARC à Winnipeg et au quartier général du MDN à Ottawa. En 2007, on lui a offert de faire son cours d’état major en Australie pour ensuite revenir au 442e Escadron à Comox, C-B comme commandant d’escadron. Christian était le commandant de l’Operation Jaguar en Jamaïque. Christian a pris sa retraite de sa position à SMA(Pol). Christian était un membre militaire passionné, il avait un esprit d’équipe et était un meneur naturel! Il a réalisé son rêve d’enfance; dès son jeune age, il était fasciné par les hélicoptères et le milieu militaire. Christian est décédé en mars 2023. Nous nous souviendrons toujours de lui. Il a vécu sa mission de recherche et sauvetage tout au long de sa vie: “Pour sauver des vies”.

James Neil Gordon

Army (Queen’s Own Rifles)

Caption from Globe and mail article, January 2, 1945: Happy to be home after 1½ years overseas, Lt. Col. J. N. Gordon, DSO, 299 Forest Hill Rd., commanding officer of North Shore New Brunswick Regiment, who arrived at the Union Station New Year's Day, is shown reunited with his wife and 5-year-old daughter, Sandra. Lt.-Col. Gordon is a veteran of D-Day, when he went into action as a major with the QOR. Neil is my husband’s granddad and Sandra is my mother in law… never forget the peace we enjoy is hard won!

Captain (Navy) David Coulson

Naval Reserve

Captain (Navy) David Coulson joined the Naval Reserve as a Medical Officer in 1957, and served for 34 years. Commonly known as “Doc”, he also served as the Senior Naval Reserve Medical Advisor and was the Canadian Representative to the NATO committee of the Interallied Conference of Reserve Medical Officers. An important milestone in his career was his appointment as Commanding Officer of HMCS Griffon, the first Medical Officer to hold that honour. Later in his career, he became involved in Naval Control of Shipping exercises. His comradeship and leadership were appreciated by all who served with him. He died 29 December 2022, and is greatly missed by his family and friends.

William Elroy Pettie

Royal Canadian Corps of Signals

My dad was in the army from October 23, 1934 to July 15, 1964. He fought in Italy and was part of the UN Peacekeeping force in Egypt. He retired at Vimy, Kingston where he lived until he passed away in 1992.

Pte Paul Dagenais

Army Unit: 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern, Ontario

Army Unit: 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern, Ontario Born: August 5th, 1896 Otter Lake, Quebec Enlistment: June 28th, 1918 Ottawa, Ontario. Pte Paul Dagenias the son of Mrs Sofia Dagenais of Otter Lake Quebec, was enlisted from Aug. 8th 1918, until June 23rd 1919 and served with the 2nd Depot Battalion in WW1. Pte Paul Dagenais was a brave young soldier who left for England (UK) and worked as a porter and to deal with the wounded and dead in the Theatre of War of WW1. He returned home in August of 1919 and developed gangrene shortly after in his legs, from war related injuries. Both legs had to be amputated and lived in a wheelchair until he passed away in June 1961. Pte Paul Dagenais was a WW1 hero!

Joseph (Ray) Mondoux

Navy

Following in the footsteps of his father, Ray enlisted in the Army in the late ‘60s and has served in various roles with various units during his service years. First with RCR (CFB Petawawa, ON), and then 3rd Canadian Mechanized Commando (CFB Baden, Germany). Later on in his career he ventured into the Medical Field and was stationed at NDMC in Ottawa, then CFB Gypsumville (MB), and then to CFB Esquimalt (Victoria, BC) where he remustered over to the Navy. Final postings included CFB Petawawa (ON) with 2 Service Battalion, a 2nd posting back in Ottawa and lastly CFB Borden (ON) where he retired at the rank of PO 2 shortly afterwards around ’95. Sadly, Ray passed away unexpectedly Nov 9, 1997 at the young age of 50 and has been greatly missed by all.

J. A. Robert Duplessis

Army

(April 10, 1922 - July 23, 2011) Veteran of the Normandy campaign during the Second World War; belonged to the Montreal Branch of the Black Watch Association, the Black Watch Association in the United Kingdom and a life member of the Warrant Officers and Sergeant's Mess. Often represented WWII Veterans from his regiment at various commemorative ceremonies including the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in France. Former President of the War Amps, Quebec Chapter, who took much pride in the work he did with the War Amps' Child Program (CHAMP). Recipient of Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation and Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal.

PTE David Byers

Army

PTE David Byers was a member of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry 2nd Battalion. He was killed by a suicide bomber on September 18, 2006 in Afghanistan while on patrol. I am participating with my daughter, sister & Mom all who know the Byers family. Three of us are returning participants.

Cecil G. Cherry

Army

Cecil G. Cherry was born in Kings Cross, London, England on July 11, 1895. At the age of 7 years old he was sent to Canada on the Dominion ship as one of the "Barnardo Home Boys". He was employed with many families in Ontario and later on worked as a laborer and carpenter. On January 23, 1915 he filled out his First World War Attestation Paper for Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force in Belleville, Ontario at the age of 19 years old. He fought in the Theatre of War in France and received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He was wounded in September 1916 and sent to Hospital Rouen. His Discharge Certificate was dated May 17, 1919 and he returned to Belleville, Ontario where he lived till his death in 1982.

David Irwin

Army

Dave enlisted into the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps at Barriefield, ON in 1943. They achieved the rank of Captain before retiring from service following the end of WWII.

Sergeant Charles A. Callaghan

RCAF

Sergeant Charles A. Callaghan RCAF My Father Sergeant Charles A. Callaghan served 30 years in the Canadian Air Force. His trade was Integral Systems Technician. He had a distinguished career with multiple commendations and several tours of duty. In this years Army Run myself Debbie Callaghan (his daughter), Steve Callaghan (his son), Declan Callaghan (his grandson) and Margaret Callaghan (his widow, at 83 years old) will all be participating in the live 5km event. It would be incredible if his memory could be honored. Best, Debbie Callaghan

Harvey Irwin

Air Force

Harvey was KIA during WWII when their aircraft was shot down.

James Alexander

1st Canadian Parachute Battalion

James (Jim) Alexander joined the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion in 1944 at the age of 19. Following the completion of jump training at Shilo, Manitoba, he joined the Battalion in England. On March 23rd, 1945, he took part in Operation Varsity, the airborne crossing of the Rhine. He was part of the Battalion that later met with up the Russian Army in Wismar on May 2nd, 1945. Jim returned to Canada in June of 1945, and returned to civilian life when the Battalion was disbanded. Jim died peacefully on October 6, 2014, after a long life dedicated to family, theatre, and sports. Note: The attached photo of Jim has been displayed previously on the course at the Army Run.

Gunner Norman Franklin Lockeyer

Royal Canadian Artillery Regiment RCA

This is my Uncle Norman who is my Mothers brother. He was killed before I was born and I will be 80 on October 28, 2023. I will be participating with my 2 daughters and granddaughter. Norman is buried in France

Samuel Barbour

Royal Artillery 59th Nfld Heavy Regiment

Samuel Barbour was born in Southwest Arm on January 25th, 1920. His childhood was similar to most young men in rural Newfoundland of that day. He fished, he played, he went into the woods – almost all of the time accompanied by his dog, Skipper. Sam attended a one room school in the community, at least until he was thirteen years old, when he had to leave school to go to work fishing up along the Labrador (as many young men of his generation had to do to help support their families). When he was 19, war had descended across Europe for the second time that century. On June 8th, 1940, Sam enlisted in Greenspond and a little over two weeks later he arrived in St. John’s to begin his military service as a Gunner (GNR) in “A” Battery of the 59th (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment of Britain’s Royal Artillery. After a week of preparations, he shipped out on the S.S. Nova Scotia and landed in Liverpool. For the next four years Sam would be stationed in England. First was a stop in Brookhouse, near Lancaster, for the regiment’s initial training. After this he spent most of his time in England as part of the coastal defense system in Lympne Castle, a tiny community along the southeastern corner of the country on the English Channel. As D-Day approached, Sam found himself in Tunbridge Wells – still in Kent County in the southeast. Six or seven days after D-Day, Sam and the “Fighting 59th” found themselves on their way to France. The initial plan was for them to be a part of the second wave that went across the English Channel two to four days into the invasion, but a big sea prevented their earlier departure. Upon arriving on the continent on July 4th, 1944 at Courseulles-sur-Meron, the 59th Regiment saw its first action, shelling a concentration of German tanks west of Carpiquet. Sam and his fellow soldiers would fight their way through France and then up to Belgium. It was in Belgium that Sam was involved in an accident, when his gun – a 155 millimetre Long Tom – malfunctioned and exploded. Sam, along with several members of his company were injured. He would spend the next six weeks in hospital, before going to a holding unit for one month for rehabilitation, and then returning to his unit. After fighting their way through Belgium and into Holland, the “Fighting 59th” were selected to take part in the Battle of the Rhine. The Newfoundlanders proved to be one of the most effective heavy artillery units during this battle, and became the only Allied heavy artillery that crossed the Rhine River. Following the Rhine, the 59th participated in the attack on Bremen, and were in the process of marching to the attack on Hamburg when the war ended. Sam finished his overseas service on July 7th, 1945. He was officially discharged on July 30th, 1945. Upon returning home from the war, Sam stayed home for much of the winter. In March 1946, he went aboard the Investigator, a government experimental boat. The same year he met Margaret Attwood, and three years later on June 7th, 1949 they would marry. Sam and Margaret would have three children of their own, as well as one nephew they adopted. The 1950s saw much of rural Newfoundland in decline, and the tiny community of Southwest Arm was no exception. In 1956, as a part of Joey Smallwood’s resettlement program, Sam moved his family to Valleyfield – taking apart their home in Southwest Arm board-by-board and nail-by-nail; then building a new home using the same materials. Sam would eventually receive his Master’s fishing ticket and began to captain several federal government boats, conducting experimental research – first on the Strait Shore and then the Blue Hake. He retired in 1983, but he continued to stay active by visiting his four children, seven grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. An avid reader, Sam also found his way down to Pearson Academy and the municipal cenotaph each year to participate in Remembrance Day activities up until his death in 2013.

Herman Lockyer

3rd Cameron Highlanders

This is my Great Uncle Herman. He was one of my Grandmothers brother who fought in WW2. We were fortunate he did return home. I will be a first time participant but my Mom, sister & niece are returning participants. We are doing this to celebrate my Mom’s 80 Birthday. She is a legion member of Branch 177 in Little Current on Manitoulin Island and great volunteer. Our home town has Veteran Memorial Banners to hang in November thank to her.

Richard Winsor

RCAF

22 years service Tour in Afg from July 2011 to March 2012

Corporal Glen Arnold

Army 2 Field Ambulance

Corp. Glen was killed in Afghanistan on September 18,2006 while on patrol. My family knows his and I went to school with his niece. I am participating with my Mom, Aunt & Grandma. I grew up in Espanola which borders the community Glen grew up in. We lost PTE David Byers on the same day to the same suicide bomber. The world really is small.

Herman Lockyer

3rd Cameron Highlanders

Great Uncle Herman was my Grandma’s brother. He fought in WW2 and we were fortunate that he returned home safe. I will be participating for the first time with my Mom, sister & niece. Mom is celebrating her 80 birthday. She is a legion member to Branch 177 Little Current on Manitoulin. Thanks to her our hometown has Veteran Memorial Banners to fly every November.

L.A.W. Clarice Minnie Campbell (nee Hicks)

RCAF

L.A.W. Clarice Campbell was born 1936 in Howley, Newfoundland. She served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a clerk. She was fun to be around and brought happiness to all those who knew her. She was honoured having been selected as a Snowball Queen. She is forever missed and loved by her family.

Gerald Billingsley

Royal Canadian Black Watch

This is in remembrance of my uncle, Gerald Billingsley, who serviced in the Royal Canadian Black Watch from 1940-1945. He was originally stationed in Italy, then was sent to The Netherlands and participated in the liberation of the town of Apeldoorn.

Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Kevin Hicks

RCAF

LAC Kevin Hicks was born in Howley, Newfoundland. He joined the RCAF in 1956 and worked as an airframe technician and served with pride at several units including 3 Fighter Wing in Europe. He was kind, fun to be around, loved music and was a talented guitarist and vocalist who enjoyed playing with, and for, his family and friends.

Sgt Geoff Postle

Air Force - Search and Rescue

June 10, 1969 - May 13, 2023. Sergeant Geoff Postle was a highly respected Search and Rescue Technician who demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism throughout his 33 years of service. Geoff’s dedication to his teammates and willingness to put their well-being before his own, clearly demonstrates how deeply he cared and valued those who worked with him. Geoff will be fondly remembered for his dry sense of humour and his one-of-a-kind laugh. He was well known for his down-to-earth nature and his loving devotion to his wife Erin and their daughters Sydney and Jessica. Sgt Postle was highly skilled in arctic rescue and survival, and he passionately shared his knowledge and experience with the next generation of SAR techs. Geoff - you are a true inspiration and hero to all of us who had the honour and privilege of knowing you. You will live forever in our hearts. We miss you so much. Love your sister-in-law, Angela.

Trooper Otto Victor Feist

Army

At the age of 21, Trooper Otto Victor Feist enlisted in the Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers ("PABV") during WWII on November 21st, 1940. On February 19th, 1942, Otto enlisted in the British Columbia Regiment. Otto was from a farming family in rural Saskatchewan. He was reported missing and presumed killed in action on August 15th, 1944 during heavy shelling and mortar fire. His name is inscribed on the Bayeux Memorial in France.

Lt. Col. Lockhart Fulton

Royal Winnipeg Rifles

Lt. Col. Lockhart Ross Fulton was part of the sponsorship group in Birtle, Manitoba, that brought our family to Canada. Our family and the community knew him as “Lockie”. It was clear he had a lifetime of extraordinary contributions, from his military service to settling a young family into Canadian life. Thank you for your service.

Ltd Col William Treasure

Army

Growing up without a fatherly influences, my grandfather taught me the importance of honor, courage and service. Without his influence I would not be who I am today. His dedication to Canada's military service has inspired many in our family. He will forever be remembered and missed.

Batiana Mubili

Army

OCdt (former MCpl) Betiana Mubili was a medic who was accepted through the commission from the ranks program to become a Nurse. She was dedicated to help others and during her deployment to Afghanistan was also able to help the local civilians and kids. She was a proud member of CAF and loved to start new adventures. She is always dearly missed, RIP Beti!

Danny Corneau

Army

MCpl Danny Corneau (retired), was an adventurous and giving soul and never backed down from a challenge. He was a loving father and husband and always made sure everyone around him was taken care of. He was always making new friends, loyal and helpful to put others above himself at all times. You are loved and missed dearly, until we meet again.

Larry O’Neil

RCAF

Larry O’Neil Joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1952, enjoying a 20-year career as an aircraft electrician. His posting included Lachine, Penhold, Saskatoon, Gimli, and Trenton, as well as temporary duty in Europe. Following retirement, he worked as an electrician in Trenton. Larry passed away in 2010

Colonel Carl Walker

Medical

Notes for Remarks by Dr. Myron Haluk Chair, Emergency Medicine Section Ontario Medical Association On the Presentation of the 2010 OMA Section on Emergency Medicine Career Service Award to Colonel Carl Michael Walker Our Second recipient of the 2010 Career Service Award is Colonel Carl Walker. Tonight is a night of mixed emotions. We are honouring the outstanding career contributions to emergency medicine of Colonel Carl Michael Walker. And, with his family, friends and colleagues – here in Canada and around the world — we mourn his recent passing. On behalf of the OMA, I want to extend our sympathies to you, Christina, and to Jennifer, Tiffany and Paul, and to all of Carl’s family. All of the emergency physician and nurses who worked with him knew, and really enjoyed, how he would never miss an opportunity to brag about you – and his face would light up with a big smile when he did. Carl was passionate about, you, his family and about his work. With you, we miss him deeply. I am pleased to be able to tell you that, before his passing, Carl learned that he was to be presented with this award. He was totally surprised and very honoured – and – as those who were fortunate to know and work with Carl, typically humble. I would like to tell you about Colonel Carl Walker and why he was the Nominations Committee’s unanimous choice for this year’s award. Carl Walker had a unique perspective on life that came from his experience as a military officer and an emergency physician. To him the world was not "the way it is” - it is the way we make it. He was a dreamer who worked to make those dreams come true. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his professionalism, his leadership skills, his humanity — and his hard work — qualities that he consistently demonstrated from his student and residency days, during his military career and in Ontario hospital ERs. Writing in 2003 to congratulate Carl on a recent commendation – one of many he received - his commanding officer said that the commendation was “an example of what can arise when someone pursues the goals and steers the course for a worthwhile cause.” Setting worthwhile goals and steering the course to achieve them was what defined Carl’s professional, family and community life. Carl was the son of a military family, born on the RCFA air force base in Cold Lake, Alberta, . He and his family moved around a lot between Canada and United States, finishing high school in North Bay, Ontario in 1978. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering at the University of Guelph in 1982. While at Guelph, he received several engineering scholarships, including the prestigious National Science and Engineering Research Council undergraduate engineering award. He went on to receive a Masters of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering in 1984 from the University of Toronto. His early interest in medicine was reflected in his master's thesis work in the medical ultrasound area at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. After finishing graduate training in engineering, he was hired as a defence scientist at what is now Defence Research and Development Canada in Toronto (formerly the Defence and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine). In 1985, Carl entered the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. In 1986, he entered the military under the Medical Officer Training Plan. He graduated at the top of his medical school class, receiving the Gold Medal in surgery and Chappell prize in clinic surgery. Carl served in the Air Force for over 24 years. On completing medical school in 1990, he was promoted to Captain. His first posting was to Germany. There, he spent his first tour as a Regimental Medical Officer with the 8th Canadian Hussars. While in Germany, he subsequently completed the 1 year unaccredited surgical residency position at the CF Hospital in Lahr. In 1994, Carl was promoted to Major and posted to CFB Bagotville in Quebec as the Wing Surgeon. In 1995 he attended postgraduate training in Aerospace Medicine in Pensacola Florida where he was senior resident. There, he was recognized as “eager to learn, always there to help” – a description that anyone who knew Carl would recognize as a constant, throughout his career. Carl’s research interests positively affected both Canadian Forces and other countries’ military forces. During his residency, he presented research papers at the Aerospace Medicine Association meeting in Chicago. His commanding officer in the US Department of the Navy said this research would produce major changes in the way the US Navy screened its aircrew and result in large dollar savings. The publication of this research was one of several areas where Carl’s work had an international impact. During Carl’s time in Pensacola he was a Flight Surgeon which support the Atlantis Space Shuttle launch in September 1996, and the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery in February 1997. Carl also supported the recovery of the Space Shuttle Columbia in July 1997, for which he received a commendation from NASA. Carl also had a rare opportunity to be the senior flight surgeon during an operational exercise on the USS Theodore Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier. In 1997, Carl was posted to 1 Canadian Air Division in Winnipeg as the Aeromedical Standards and Clinical Services Flight Surgeon. In 2000, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and took over as the 1 CAD Division Surgeon. When Carl left Winnipeg, he received an Air Command commendation for his work in producing two National Defence Index of Documentation (NDID) documents that are used throughout the Canadian Forces by the Flight Surgeon, and Search and Rescue Technician communities. In 2004, Carl was deployed to Afghanistan as the Task Force Surgeon and Commanding Officer of the Role 1 (ROTO 1) Canadian Field Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. The same year, he was promoted to Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer of the Canadian Forces Environmental Medicine Establishment. In addition to his military service in Afghanistan and with NASA and the US Navy, Carl also worked with NATO and the Russian Ministry of Defence. His military commanders frequently cited his effectiveness as an ambassador for Canadian Forces and for Canada, for his skills in working effectively with his international peers, and for his success in complex, sensitive and difficult situations. Carl ended his air force career in 2010 as the Chief of the Air Force Surgeon, specializing in Aerospace Medicine. In addition to publishing several papers that changed medicine in many countries, Carl was a frequent and popular speaker who made outstanding presentations. For example, his 2002 presentation, Joint Coalition Operation in the Search, Rescue and Aeromedical Evacuation of Survivors of a Terrorist Downed Aircraft in Remote Northwestern Canada, made to a Canadian / US military working group, was cited by senior Canadian and US military officers for its effectiveness. His publications include papers on Search and Rescue Pre-Hospital Protocols and Procedures, CF Flight Surgeon’s Guideline for Flight Safety Investigation and Other Flight Line Duties, and Role of the Flight Surgeon in Fighter Squadron Arctic Deployments. Carl began working as an EM physician in 1997 – at the Grace, Misericordia and Victoria hospitals in Winnipeg, Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, and at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa. In 2009, Lakeridge Health recognized Carl with its Special Recognition Award for his outstanding contributions to LHO Emergency department and its community. Other commendations he received include: From the Chief of the Air Staff, National Defence: ·The Air Command Commendation for outstanding professionalism and commitment to the Aerospace medical community, including the development of medical standards documentation that set a high medical standard for search and rescue technicians, flight surgeons and aero medical evacuation personnel throughout the Canadian Forces and internationally (2003). From the Russian Ministry of Defence: · Awarded the medal for the strengthening of comradeship-in-arms and military co-operation. The pre-hospital protocols for Canadian SAR Technicians that were developed under Carl’s leadership were translated by the Russians and used as a model by their parachute rescue service (2003). From the US Navy: -The Garry Award for the best research paper published in Aviation research (1999). I wanted to read a few words that clarify Carl’s contribution to delivery of health care. This is from Commodore H.W. Jung, Surgeon General, Commander Canadian Forces Health Services Group: “It is with great pleasure I write this letter of posthumous recognition in support of Dr Walker’s nomination for the OMA Career Service Award. He was a respected professional and I can think of no one more deserving of such an honour. Dr. Walker has made a significant impact on the health of thousands of people, both military and civilian, through his entire career. Emergency medicine was always his passion and despite a very busy and successful military health care career, he was able to commit to emergency medicine by practicing in the evening, on weekends and even during his well deserved leave. It is impossible to provide the full spectrum of Dr. Walker’s impact on healthcare however as an example, his unique skills as both an emergency physician and specialist in aerospace medicine were most instrumental in several areas. Such examples include the development of the Canadian Forces Search and Rescue Technician (SAR Tech) Protocols in the early 90’s, and most recently, in the past year, he was able to stand up a forward aero medical evacuation capability in the Canadian Forces. Both of these accomplishments have, and will continue to have, and impact on the lives of thousands of men and women, military and civilian, that find themselves ill or injured in the most remote and austere parts of Canada and the World. Dr Walker’s influence has gone well beyond the delivery of health care. His leadership and mentorship has helped develop many care providers and health care leaders for the future in both our organizations. His contributions to society will live on well beyond us all and he will be sorely missed.” The Honourable Minister of National Defence Mr. Peter Mackay was unable to attend our OMA AGM to present the award to Dr Walker’s family. Minister Mackay wrote to us commenting on the tremendous contribution Carl made to the emergency care of troops in operations as a Task Force Surgeon in Afghanistan and the high regard Carl was held by the broader Canadian and allied NATO medical and scientific communities. The OMA’s EM section is privileged to be among those who have formally recognized Colonel Carl Walker’s outstanding contributions to Ontario, to Canada and to the global community as a physician, military officer and citizen. While we mourn the loss of Carl, we, and all who knew and worked with him, know that his legacy will continue among the many physicians, other clinicians and military personnel that he worked with, led, trained and mentored – especially the legacy of his values of family, professionalism, compassion, and always being “eager to learn and ready to help.” The OMA’s EM section is proud to present its Career Service Award, posthumously, to: Colonel Carl Michael Walker Myron Haluk

Jason Rickard

RCAF

My son Pte Jason Rickard has been honoured on Remembrance Row the last few years. My daughter and I will be running the 5km with Soldier On again this year as an injured Vet. It has meant a lot to us to see his pic displayed in the last few years and we always stop for a few moments and remember him. I would be honoured if you see fit to have his photo on Remembrance Row again this year. Please advise if he will be on the run again this year. Thanks Brett Rickard, Sgt retired

Simon Girard

Army

My name is Céline Leclerc and I am registered to the in-person half marathon. Simon Girard is my nephew and I would like to commemorate his passing. He was a member of the Army and he was struggling mentally after spending a few years in Afghanistan. He got help from professionals but unfortunately, he committed suicided the day following rememberance day. He died November 12, 2016 and I and his family will cherish the time we had with him even though it was a short period. Thank you for considering my submission. Céline Leclerc

John Banks

Army

John was a member of the Air Cadets #226 Sullivan Squadron (later Kimberley, BC) and served in the Army in World War II. He was very proud of his service and was a lifelong supporter of veterans.

Battalion Sergeant Major William Skelly

Army

5 Canadian Anti Tank Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery 9 April 1920 - 3 September 1990

Chesley Thistle

Army

Chesley George Thistle. He served in the Canadian Army Signal Corps from 1939-1941 and was wounded during the blitz of London. He was 39 years old with four children at home when he enlisted and headed for England. Three children were born after he came home.

Joseph Thistle

Army

Gunner Joseph Thistle died in the Canoe River train accident along with 16 fellow soldiers on November 21, 1950 near Valemont, B.C. They were on their way to Korea when their westbound train collided with an eastbound train. The accident was due to a messaging miscommunication.

Stanley Rideout

RCAF

Stanley Rideout joined the RCAF in 1949 and flew with 426 Squadron (Trenton, On) on the Northstar during Operation Hawk (Korean airlift). Operation Hawk provided airlift support to United Nations Command ferrying much needed equipment to Korea up until 1954, 599 missions. He served during the Cold War in Germany working on Sabres and Starfighters.

Ian Gordon Bell

RCAF

Ian started his military career as an aircraft maintainer at CFB Cold Lake then reclassified to pilot. Ian died during a training flight on the CT-114 tutor, CFB Moose Jaw. Ian was an incredible person and true friend. He is forever loved and missed.

James Ogilvy Forster

Army

Served in WW2 and reg force.

James Ogilvy Tod Forster

Army

Served in WW1 and WW2

James Ogilvie Forster

SD76983

I have registered for the run and would love to see my Dad on remembrance row. My details are Marlene Hebert Marlbert22@gmail.com

Nicholas and John Mangione

RCAF

Commemorating my late Grandfather Nicholas Mangione and late great uncle John Mangione. Bomb aimer and mid-upper gunner respectively.

Michael Bolger

Army

My Dad, Lt. Michael Bolger, served in World War Two in the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards. He has been on the Wall of Remembrance since its inception in 2017. He was wounded in 1943 fighting in Italy - San Guistina. His picture is one of the ones you show below in 2022. He died at the young age of 49 - he didn't live long enough to meet his grandchildren - every year his granddaughter runs the event. I always walk the event - this year I am 77 and very very proud of my Dad - He was a proud member of the Renfrew Legion and served as President and Treasurer.

Dean E. Yowell

US Navy

Dean E. Yowell 15 October 1928 – 15 May 2020 Dad enlisted in the US Navy as an IC (Internal Communications) Electrician during the Korean War, serving aboard the USS Seminole and the USS Frontier. After being wounded in 1952 and honorably discharged, he returned to Colorado Springs and resumed his career with the telephone company, completing 35 years’ service. He loved the outdoors and was a proud member of the International Order of Rocky Mountain Goats and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 309. He served his country proudly, just as his father (and my grandfather, Edward S. Yowell, Company G, 41st Infantry) did during World War I. I’m proud to have carried on the family tradition of service. ~~ Michael L. Yowell Colonel, US Army (retired)

Maj Walter Lantz Conrad

Lord Strathcona's Horse/Royal Canadian Dragoons

Walter started his life journey in Charlottetown PEI where he enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1949. After graduating from the Royal Military College with an Honours BA in History in 1953, Walter was posted to A Squadron of Lord Strathcona’s Horse and served as part of Canada’s contingent in the Korean War. Following the war, Walter continued his military career highlighted by a two-year stint in Churchill Manitoba from 1958 to 1960, attending the Canadian Army Staff College in Kingston from 1961 to 1963, and commanding a regiment of the Royal Canadian Dragoons in 1965 through 1966 as part of Canada’s peacekeeping efforts in Cyprus. In 1969, Walter left the Canadian Military and joined the Federal Public Service to work for Transport Canada and subsequently as a travel agent. Walter was an active member of the community. He was a member of the Korean Veterans’ Association, including serving on its Executive. He was also a friend of the Canadian War Museum, spending time as a volunteer interpreter. He was awarded the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation (2015) for his outstanding volunteer service. Although he served his country and community in many capacities, Walter was until died, always a soldier.

Lt. Col. Frank Benjamin Conrad

Canadian Expeditionary Force/Reinforcement Battalion (Italian Campaign)

I remember my grandfather, “Poppa”, from our summers visiting Charlottetown, PEI where he lived. He would take me fishing to “Wisner’s Pond” early in the mornings, teaching me how to bait hooks, and how to land a fish. The fresh pan-seared trout remains a delicious memory to this day. He and my grandmother lived in this wonderful old house with back stair cases and hidden rooms, an exciting and mysterious place to explore as a child. Poppa also tended the most beautiful rose garden… It wasn’t until I was an adult that I came to appreciate my Poppa’s role as a member of the Canadian military. He saw action at the Somme, Hill 70, and Passchendaele. He was wounded twice, he was gassed at Hill 70, and he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at Vimy Ridge for maintaining communication under fire. He re-enlisted in 1940, and went to England where he was promoted to Lt-Colonel. He had the privilege of escorting Queen Elizabeth, when she and King George VI inspected the 3rd Division Signals in Farnborough, England. His ship was torpedoed while en route to Italy (with no loss of life), and he subsequently commanded the Reinforcement Battalion in the Italian Campaign. Upon his return to PEI, Canada, he was appointed District Administrator of Veterans Affairs. My Poppa never spoke of these events, and I never thought to say, “Thank you for your service”. Like many others, my grandfather, Lt. Col. Frank Benjamin Conrad, was one of those quiet heroes who contributed in many ways to the preservation of rights and freedoms of the citizens of Canada and of other countries.

Captain Linden Mason

Army

Captain Linden Mason, 2RCR July 6, 1975 to January 25, 2012 May he rest in peace

Michael Stoker

Army

M/Cpl Michael Stoker Mike served in The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and the Governor General's Foot Guards 1981-1988. Mike also served in The Ceremonial Guard in both the Band and 1 Company (GGFG). Mike died on 6 August 2023. In person participants Alex Gauthier, Byron Gilmore and Paul Schulte(all ex-GGFG) would like to pose with Mike's image on Memorial Row. Alex had previously submitted an image. If necessary please delete the previous submission in favour of this one. Thank you very much Alex Gauthier Retired Sgt. Governor General's Foot Guards

Rev Major Mike Dalton

Army

Rev Major Mike Dalton (May 5, 1902 – April 6, 2009) was a Canadian Roman Catholic military chaplain who was the most decorated RC Padre in the history of Canada's military. In 1939, at the outbreak of World War II, Father Mike volunteered to join the Essex Scottish Regiment of the Canadian Army and served the regiment in England, France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany. He was believed to have been the oldest Catholic priest in Canada and Canada's oldest surviving serviceman from World War II. Father Mike was known to work on the front lines of military combat and often marched with his regiment, but never carried a weapon. He was known to drive his jeep, often against orders, to the front lines of combat in order to hear confessions. Father Mike was with the Essex Scottish Regiment in their role within the ill-fated Dieppe Raid in 1942. He was present with the regiment when their first two attempts to land were called off, but he missed their successful third attempt to land due to a chaplains' meeting. Learning about the regiment's landing without him, Father Mike demanded to be allowed to go ashore, but his request was denied. Only 44 of the 588 men who landed at Dieppe returned, the rest killed or captured. Father Mike took the responsibility of writing letters to notify the families of the dead. All told, he estimated he wrote 1,000 such letters during the war. Most were men he knew personally. In the 1943 King's Birthday Honours, Father Mike became the first Catholic priest to be appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire. The award was given to him by King George VI. He ministered to thousands of Canadians in rehabilitation before returning to Canada in 1946. The City of Windsor named him as the Veteran of the Year and Citizen of the Year in 1967, while in 2005 the City of London, Ontario created a "Father Dalton Avenue" to honor his military record. Father Mike's great nephew (and namesake) Mike Marsman is running in the 2023 Army Run Half Marathon.

Gordon Carbert K41334

Canadian Forestry Corps

My father, Gordon Carbert, joined the Forestry Corps in 1942 at the age of 20. After basic training in Valcartier, Quebec, he went overseas to Scotland. Then in 1944 he was sent to England, then France and Belgium, as well as Germany and Holland. Gordon was discharged in 1946, having served 4 years. After the war he logged, rode in many rodeos, including the Calgary Stampede, then got married and settled down to ranching/farming. He lived by the Golden Rule, and I am so proud to be his daughter. Learn more at https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/mpsb-gordon-carbert

Philippe Caron

Army G61048

My father served overseas during World War II. He began his service in May 1943 through to the end of the war in 1945. He belonged to the 3ième Regiment de la Chaudière. My dad fought in France, Belgium and Germany. He suffered a minor injury to his hand when a bullet shot his weapon out of his hand.

Jocelyn (Josh) Ouellette

Armed Forces V6009343

My husband joined the Army in 1972, and he served his country for 15 years. He was a Military Police and served during the Cold War and in peace time. He retired from the Armed Forces with an honorable discharge in 1987.

Cpl Leon O’Keefe

RCAF

Corporal Leon O’Keefe (1972-2023) joined the CAF in 2002 as an Aerospace Telecommunication and Information Systems Technician. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2006 in support of OP ATHENA. Leon transitioned out of the RCAF to work for NAV CANADA in 2011. Cpl O’Keefe loved playing the guitar, was an avid Beatles fan and physical fitness was important to him. Leon viewed his RCAF career with fond memories and frequently reminisced about his experiences in the military. He is very much missed by his family and friends.

Arthur John Redmond

Army

Veteran of Second World War, a son, a dad and wonderful grandpa

Harold James Lasky

Army M/16134

Private Harold Lasky was a member of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, the "Loyal Eddies." He participated in Operation Husky, where Canadian troops fought alongside British, French and American forces as part of the invasion of the island of Sicily, Italy in 1943. The campaign was successful, but Harold was killed in action on July 17, 1943, at 21 years of age. He is interred in the Agira Canadian War Cemetery in Sicily.

William Henry Vassie

Army

Captain Vassie, my father's mother's brother was a memory of the Royal Canadian Artillery, 1 Medium Regt. He died on July 6, 1945 in Holland, after the Germans had been defeated from a gun shot which was either self inflicted or the result of an accident. He has previously been wounded in Italy. He was buried in GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY in Holland. It's important that we acknowledge the PTSD is real and that it sometimes takes lives of first responders in the military, in police and in medical professions. His father, a Colonel, also served in the artillery in world war 1 in Europe but he came home safely.

Glenn Whitten

RCR

Glenn was born to the army. He spent time in Germany, Bosnia, Petewawa, YellowKnife, Trenton. He was a warrant officer and loved and was an expert in winter warfare. After leaving Yellowknife and moving to Trenton he returned to Yellowknife every Jan-March. He is survived by his wife Tracey and two daughters Danielle and Leah. He also is greatly missed by his brother and two sisters and many cousins, Aunts and uncles.

Lynwood Buffam

Army

My father’s name was Lyn (Lynwood) H. Buffam and he was a Private in the Perth Regiment during WWII. My father, like many others during WWII, was underage when he enlisted in the army. He was only 17 years old when he enlisted but he felt so compelled to fight for our country that he said that he was 18. It was not discovered that he was under age until he arrived in England. It must have been terrifying for my father to board the ship to England because he could not swim and had a fear of water. The call to duty however, was so great that he did not let that stop him. Once it was discovered that my father was under age, he was given the option to return to Canada or stay in England until he turned 18. He felt that returning to Canada was not the option that he wanted to choose, so he stayed in England with the Regiment that he had enlisted with. His Regiment eventually went on to be part of the Italian Campaign My father rarely spoke of his time in the army except for some of the funnier incidents that had happened. Sadly, my father passed away in 1992. Unfortunately, I never fully appreciated the sacrifice that he had made, nor everything that he must have gone through. It makes me sad to think that I no longer have the opportunity to talk to him about what he endured. The first year that I ran in the Canada Army Run that Remembrance Row was part of the event, was the year that I did the Vimy Challenge. I was extremely moved to see all the pictures of the soldiers lining the route along Colonel Bye Drive. It was very emotional but also very inspirational to see the photos of these soldiers. I have participated in the 10K+5K Challenge every year since then. This year I am running in the Half-Marathon and once again, I will be doing the run, in memory of my dad. There are not enough words to express how much of an honour and privilege it would be to, not only run this race as a thank you to my father for the sacrifice that he made at such a young age, but also to be able to see my father’s photo as part of Remembrance Row.