This year, I’ll be running in memory of my uncle, Camille Parent. Born in 1927 in a small village on Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, he borrowed money from his neighbours at the age of 16 to buy a train ticket to Quebec City to join the army, a dream he’d cherished since childhood. Rejected because of […]
As a friend of Marc’s, I think he’s a natural for Remembrance Row.Marc was the Chief Medical Officer of the Afghanistan War Hospital, and it was under his command that it was the busiest and most efficient hospital in the country.97% of patients who came in with vital signs came out alive.Bravo Marc.
Photo of Serge Anctil (Pte), Army Veteran, Royal 22e Régiment (1e Commando Airborne) 1971-1980. Serge was a member of Legion 249 La Beauce, Que. (2009-2022).I’m Gilbert Anctil, Serge’s brother. I’m a veteran (Air Force and RCMP) and a member of Legion 632 Orléans, Ont. I’m registered for the 2024 10K in-person race.
I am running in memory of my big brother Ray.August 31, 1938 – November 28, 2013Ray dedicated his life to public service. He joined the Canadian military at the age of 16, which included peacekeeping duties in the Middle East and on the military staff at Canada’s Embassy in Moscow. He retired from his military […]
Mom left her home of Belfast, Northern Ireland, and travelled to London, England, to join the WAAFs as a teenager. She survived both the bombing of Belfast and the blitz in London. She spent her Air Force career as a decoder at Bletchly Park and, true to her war time promise, never spoke of her […]
Dad joined the RCN as a teenager in 1939. He left his home of London, Ontario, to serve his country during WW2. He sailed on five ships during his career including the Stadacona, Micmac, Magnificent, Warrior, Hochelaga and retired out of York. He served on the Atlantic and in England during WW2. He served for […]
Corporal Raymond Beauchamp, son of Nicole and Robert Beauchamp and spouse of Corporal Dolores Crampton, died in combat in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on November 17, 2007, at the age of 28. He was a member of the 5th Field Ambulance. He was awarded the Sacrifice Medal.
I remember Major Michelle (Mic) Mendes as a joy-filled, intelligent, and energetic person. We shared some years together at RMC Kingston, and I noticed her massive heart for service and duty, as well as her loyalty to friends and family. May she always be remembered for her generosity and joy and how she made others […]
This is in memory of my grandfather, a WW2 and Korean Veteran, who served with the RCE in WW2 and PPCLI in Korea. He was born December 15, 1922, and passed away July 24, 2003. He served from June 12,1941 – May 25, 1965, and was active in his local Legion Branch. Medals:1939-45 STAR; FRANCE […]
I would like to dedicate my first Army Run in memory of my grandfather, a WW2 Army Veteran, RCMC.Howard Payne was born on August 31, 1905, and passed away December 11, 1994. Upon his return, he was very involved in his local Legion in Norwich, ON.
