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C/S/M Tim Griffin – More Details

      Over the past few months, we have posted two previous articles on the famous Corps Sergeant Major Tim Griffin. The following article was discovered in our publication of the Scarlet & Gold magazine (49th edition – 1867):       In 1910 a famous Light Cavalry Unit of the British Army, the […]

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Latest Discovery: C/S/M Tim Griffin

      Most recently, RCMP Veteran Ric Hall received a bundle of photograph, documents and newspaper clipping belowing to the late and great Corps Sergeant Major Tim Griffin. Ric has provided some of the details below for the viewing enjoyment of others.       While coordinating many RCMP Musical Ride demonstrations in the […]

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Jeopardy Question: No One Could Answer

On the Jeopardy game program, the contestants were asked the question which none could answer correctly. The question was: “How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns” Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1.  How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why? […]

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Tour of: New “E” Division HQ

        On January 7, 2013, one hundred and fifty retired RCMP members attended a tour of the new “E” Division Headquarters at the invitation of RCMP Superintendent Wayne Sutherland (OIC “E” Division HQ Relocation Project).     In his opening comments to the group, Superintendent outline that “the long awaited new “E” […]

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Supt. Howard Cronkhite

    Howard Cronkhite spent most of career in the Yukon and participated in many long and extreme cold dog sled patrols as did many other members. Most recently, RCMP Veteran Bob Boyd discovered a report Howard Cronkhite submitted to his Officer Commanding in 1924 outlining the hardships that he and other members experienced while […]

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Sgt. Richard H. Nicholson

    Richard Nicholson left his mark on the RCMP and this tribute highlights his life and notable milestones:      – first Force chauffeur;      – provides an example of the financial strains placed on members with a family and the lack of universal health care; and     – being the 49th […]

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Force Tradition: “Polish Board” Passed On

        The following submission was received from RCMP Veteran Ric Hall: For Bob Boyd, a member of “K” 65/66 Troop, my troop mate, a walk down nostalgia lane!   We all remember that we had boards to shine our Sam Brownes on while living in barracks at “Depot.”   Those boards, along with the […]

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Jubilee Medal Presented: Veteran Dan Lemieux

        On the 30th of November at RCMP HQ, S/Sgt. Dan Lemieux, (ret’d) was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II”s Diamond Jubilee Medal by the CO “E” Division, Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens. (Photo by Leann Parker, PRTC). Details and photograph were submitted by Veteran Laird Allan.

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RCMP Veteran: Receives Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

    On Sunday, November 25th, 2012, at a special Medal Presentation Meeting in West Vancouver, B.C. ,  Reg. #17149 – Robert N. Heywood was presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by Naomi Yamamoto – Member of the BC Legislative Assembly, for North Vancouver, B.C.     Bob Heywood was recognized for his many […]

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RCMP Vets: National Website

    Brian Neville (webmaster) continues to manage our national website and many Division webpages. Neville updates these sites on a constant basis.  The National website banner has been amended to add NATIONAL which was previously hidden within DIVISIONS.  This banner item contains all contact information for the National President, Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, Directors, […]

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