RCMP Veterans Association – Vancouver Division

On April 11th 2019, Enjoy a Burger & Beverage at the NCO’s Mess in support of Wounded Warriors Canada!   June 6th, 2019 will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Two RCMP members from “E” Division, Peter Hamming, and Nigel Blake, will head to France, joining a team of fellow Canadians who will cycle nearly 600kms in 6 days, from Dieppe […]

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 over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date. Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

Members now have the ability to pay their annual RCMP Veterans Association – Vancouver Division membership dues (currently $65) through an Interac e-Transfer of funds. Information Regarding Interac e-Transfer The smart, secure way to send your own money. Interac e-Transfer is a convenient way to send, request and receive money directly from one bank account […]

To All Members of Vancouver Division: The Friends of the Mounted Police Heritage Centre – PILLARS OF THE FORCE INITIATIVE – is trying something new with a FaceBook focus of five posts spread over a period of time.  As of March 7th, the focus is on the CANADIAN NORTH and features RCMP S/Sgt Ivan Thue, […]

When a 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 the […]

Honorary Vancouver Division member, George Garrett, had an overwhelming attendance at his Book signing on March 9, 2019 for his latest release, “George Garrett – Intrepid Reporter”.  Pictured are:  Ron Morse, Joy Honeybourn, Brian Honeybourn (Vancouver Division Associate Member), George Garrett and Donna Morse.  Congratulations George!   Donna Morse

The next General Meeting is being held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club, 18150 8 Avenue, Surrey B.C.  Doors open at 11:00 AM with lunch being served at 12 noon.  Cost for lunch is $30.00.  Please advise Social Director, Dorothy Martinson by Monday, March 18 if you are planning on attending – demartinson@shaw.ca or by phone: 604-261-4630.     

Passing of Reg # 17814, Ronald (Robbie) Harold Robinson (1931-03-04), 40 year member of the RCMP Veterans’ Association.     Robbie passed away on March 11, 2019.  A Celebration of Life will be held at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 – 28 Avenue, South Surrey, B.C. on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 2pm.  The family advises that a […]

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 over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date. Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

Passed peacefully on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019. He was in his 85th year.  Bob Knuckle was the author of several books on the RCMP including “In The Line of Duty; The Honour Roll of the RCMP Since 1873”(1994); Beyond Reason, The Murder of a Mountie (1997); In the Line of Duty, Volume II, From Fort MacLeod to Mayerthorpe (2005);  A […]