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Larry Burden’s This Day In The RCMP

The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten. Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden (#35982), who served  in “E” Division for 20 years, has spent many years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date.  Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

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RCMPVA – March 2025 Newsletter

Attached is the RCMP Veterans’ Association, Vancouver Division newsletter for March 2025:

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RCMPVA – Luncheon – March 26, 2025

RCMP VETERANS LUNCHEON VANCOUVER DIVISION INVITATION TO ALL MEMBERS/RETIRED & SPOUSES DATE:  THURSDAY MARCH 26th TIME   11: 00 AM to 2;30 PM LOCATION : ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION  BRANCH CLOVERDALE / 17567 57 AVENUE, SURREY, B.C. MEMBERS/GUESTS WILL ORDER and PAY for THEIR LUNCH FROM THE MENU (on arrival) Parking @ Rear of Building GUEST […]

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Gone But Not Forgotten

  When an RCMP Veteran passes away, their old colleagues pause for a moment to reflect on the good times they had and the memories they created. Despite the times that the deceased member was serving their communities and away from their families, the Veteran’s family members are extremely proud of the contributions made by […]

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Larry Burden’s This Day In The RCMP

The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten. Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden (#35982), who served  in “E” Division for 20 years, has spent many years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date.  Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

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Notice of Passing – William Henry (Bill) SCHINDELER

  William Henry (Bill) Schindeler Superintendent (Retired) Reg #17781 / O.790 1931 – 2025 Years of Service: 1952 – 1987 Postings:  “D”, “A”, HQ, “K” and “E” Divisions RCMP Veterans’ Association Life Member Past President Vancouver Division In Loving Memory of William Henry Schindeler Feb 11, 1931-Feb 15, 2025 Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15th […]

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Larry Burden’s This Day In The RCMP

The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten. Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden (#35982), who served  in “E” Division for 20 years, has spent many years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date.  Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

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Scam Alert

A Facebook group chat request was received by a veteran in our Division from 2 senior retired RCMP members about a health and well-being check.  He was not surprised as one of the members lives in Chilliwack (as does the veteran) and he had just gotten out of the hospital for surgery and was recovering […]

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Larry Burden’s This Day In The RCMP

The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten. Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden (#35982), who served  in “E” Division for 20 years, has spent many years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date.  Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

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Photograph of a scale model of the RCMP St. Roch at the Vancouver Maritime Museum (Source of photo - Sheldon Boles).

Larry Burden’s This Day In The RCMP

The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten. Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden (#35982), who served  in “E” Division for 20 years, has spent many years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date.  Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

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Notice of Passing – Eldon J. DUECK – S/Sgt. (Ret’d) – #35511

Eldon J. Dueck Staff Sergeant (Retired) Reg #35511 1958 – 2025 Years of Service: 1979 – 2018 (circa) Postings:  “E” and HQ Divisions RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Vancouver Division May 3, 1958 – February 2, 2025 Eldon Dueck, of Abbotsford, BC, died at home on February 2, 2025, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 66. […]

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Notice of Passing – Kenneth Robert Handy – Superintendent (Ret’d)

Kenneth Robert Handy Superintendent (Retired) Reg #29667 / O.1837 Years of Service: 1972 – 2008 Postings:  “E” Division RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Central Vancouver Island Division Obituary and Condolences October 17, 1950 – December 31, 2024 The family of Kenneth Robert Handy – aka “Duke”, sadly announces his passing on Dec.31, 2024 from a cancerous […]

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Notice of Passing – William John Robert Stacey, Sergeant (Retired), Reg #16069

  William John Robert Stacey Sergeant (Retired) Reg #16069 1927 – 2024 Years of Service: 1950 – 1975 Postings:  “E” Division RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Vancouver Division January 25, 1927 – October 9, 2024 William (Bill) John Robert Stacey passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, 9 Oct 2024 at Langley Memorial Hospital, at the age of […]

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