Akeem Warren was in the Signal Corps as an ACISS. We were in the same regiment in Kingston, Ontario, the CFJSR regiment.He was cheerful, loved to laugh, play pranks, encourage his colleagues and always had a positive attitude. Shortly after I left the CAF, he began to struggle with his demons.Des
I’ve signed up for the race and would love to see my father James Ogilvie Forster on Remembrance Row.
Growing up without paternal influence, my grandfather, Lieutenant-Colonel William Treasure, taught me the importance of honor, courage and service. Without his influence, I would not be who I am today. His dedication to Canadian military service has inspired many members of our family. We will al
Lieutenant-Colonel Lockhart Fulton was part of the sponsoring group from Birtle, Manitoba, that brought our family to Canada. Our family and the community knew him as “Lockie”. It was clear that his life had been marked by extraordinary contributions, from his military service to helping a young
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 his willingness to put their welfare before hi
This is in memory of my uncle, Gerald Billingsley, who served in the Royal Canadian Black Watch from 1940 to 1945. He was first stationed in Italy, then sent to the Netherlands and took part in the liberation of the town of Apeldoorn.
Corporal Glen Arnold was killed on patrol in Afghanistan on September 18, 2006. My family knows his family, and I went to school with his niece. I attend the ceremony with my mother, aunt and grandmother. I grew up in Espanola, which adjoins the community where Glen grew up. We lost Private First
Herman Lockyer is my great-uncle Herman. He was one of my grandmother’s brothers who fought in the Second World War. We were lucky that he came home. This is the first time I’ve participated, but my mother, sister and niece are regulars. We’re doing it to celebrate my motherR
Gunner Norman Franklin Lockeyer is my Uncle Norman, my mother’s brother. He was killed before I was born, and I’ll be 80 on October 28, 2023. I’ll be there with my two daughters and my granddaughter. Norman is buried in France.
Harvey Irwin was killed in action during the Second World War when his plane was shot down.
