James Ogilvy Tod Forster
James Ogilvy Tod Forster served in the First and Second World Wars.
Ian Gordon Bell
Ian Gordon Bell began his military career as an aircraft maintenance man at CFB Cold Lake, before being reclassified as a pilot. Ian passed away during a training flight on the CT-114 tutor at CFB Moose Jaw. Ian was an incredible person and a true friend. He will always be loved and missed.
Stanley Rideout
Stanley Rideout joined the RCAF in 1949 and flew with 426 Squadron (Trenton, On) on the Northstar during Operation Hawk (airlift to Korea). Operation Hawk provided air support to the United Nations Command, transporting equipment to Korea until 1954, a total of 599 missions. He served during the Cold War in Germany, working on Sabres […]
Joseph Thistle
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.
Chesley Thistle
Chesley George Thistle served in the Canadian Army Signal Corps from 1939 to 1941, and was wounded during the London Blitz. He was 39 and had four children at home when he enlisted and left for England. Three children were born after his return.
Battalion Sergeant Major William Skelly
Battalion Sergeant Major William Skelly served with the Royal Canadian Artillery in the 5 Canadian Anti Tank Regiment 9 April 1920 until 3 September 1990.
Colonel Carl Walker
Speaking notes for Dr Myron HalukChair, Section of Emergency MedicineOntario Medical Association2010 OMA Section of Emergency Medicine Award Presentation to Colonel Carl Michael WalkerOur second recipient of the 2010 Career Service Award is Colonel Carl Walker. Tonight, emotions are divided. We pay tribute to Colonel Carl Michael Walker’s outstanding contribution to emergency medicine over the […]
John Banks
John Banks was a member of Air Cadet Sullivan Squadron No. 226 (later Kimberley, B.C.) and served in the army during the Second World War. He was very proud of his service and always supported veterans.
Larry O’Neil
Larry O’Neil joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1952 and enjoyed a 20-year career as an aircraft electrician. He was posted to Lachine, Penhold, Saskatoon, Gimli and Trenton, as well as on temporary assignments in Europe. After retirement, he worked as an electrician in Trenton. Larry passed away in 2010.
Richard Winsor
Richard Winsor served for 22 years, with a mission in Afghanistan from July 2011 to March 2012.”