Major Valerie Siemens was an experienced Logistics Officer with the RCAF. An avid runner, a skilled piano teacher, a mother of 3 and grandmother of 2 who enjoyed living life to its fullest. She was much loved and is missed every day by all who knew her.
Cpl Brian Neil Calvin Ross Pinksen, struck by an IED in Nak’Honay, Afghanistan, Aug 22 , 2010, succumbed to his wounds in Germany on 30 August 2010. A loyal friend, brother, son, partner and solider. Bloody decks! Pro patria!
Born in Ottawa, William proudly served his country with honour as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. He was soon to become an EO Technician, and he always embodied the values of honour and selflessness as he progressed in his career. To his family and friends, he was a constant source of love and […]
Father, husband, son, friend and leader and mentor are all roles that Sebastien embraced and excelled at. Sebastien was a leader who always put his Sailors first and truly cared for their welfare but also wanted them to be the best technicians they could be. He lost his battle to cancer last year and is […]
Norman died during the D-Day invasion at Normandy. Norman Silvester – The Canadian Virtual War Memorial – Veterans Affairs Canada: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/2060205
Pte Jason Rickard was third-generation military, joining the Air Force as a Construction Engineer. He was killed on duty travelling to CFB Gagetown, 08 Sept 2011.
My grandpa, Robert (Bob) Hill, was a wonderful, kind man. He served his country in the Second World War aboard the Mayflower. Although he didn’t talk much about the war, the Navy was a part of him. He was a very proud Sailor and Veteran.
Royal Canadian Air Force, 432 Squadron1925-1943A tail gunner on a Halifax LW 682, Robert was killed in action at 18 years old when his plane was shot down in the Battle of Nuremberg.
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 […]
Lieutenant-Colonel Dan Bobbitt—my dad—dedicated over 25 years to the Canadian Armed Forces. He joined the Reserves in 1988 and the Regular Forces in 1990, devoting countless hours to a life of service. Throughout his career, he served in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and during the Manitoba floods. My dad had one clear purpose in uniform: to protect […]
