Pillars of the Force
March 9, 2019
PILLARS OF THE FORCE
This is a major initiative of the Friends of the Mounted Police Heritage Centre and RCMP Veterans’ Association, dedicated to recognizing all Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) who have honourably served. Officers who, day in and day out, answer the call to duty often under difficult and challenging circumstances. They are among Canada’s best and are indeed, the “Pillars of the Force”. This initiative also recognizes the dedicated public service employees, the community at large and families who support the Members on the front line.
The “Pillars of the Force” will open to the public at the RCMP Veterans’ Association AGM in Regina, “Home of the RCMP” in June of 2020. Once opened, the “Princess Royal Walk” and the adjacent pillars along the front of the RCMP Heritage Centre will be transformed into a living legacy of those who serve and have served as it continues to grow over the following years. This initiative will also provide financial support to ensure the legacy is shared with generations to come.
THE PILLARS
A donation of $300* ensures a 6×1.5 inch nameplate is displayed on a pillar for a member who has honourably served. The nameplate will include the member’s name, regimental number and troop and is 6 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall.
– Tribute to men and women who honourably served as Members of the Force
– The tradition lives here. Ensuring the legacy continues.
– NOTE: Member is defined per the RCMP Act, Section 5, SS 6(3), (4) & 7(1).
* – A charitable tax receipt will be issued for the full amount of the donation.
THE WALKWAY
A donation of $300* will provide public servants, family members, community individuals and organizations with a 4×8 inch brick on the Princess Royal Walk to show their support for the members of the Force.
Larger bricks are also available: 8×8 inch for $500 / 8×16 inch for $1200 / 16×16 inch for $2500.*
* – A charitable tax receipt will be issued for the full amount of the donation.
VIRTUAL PILLARS WALL
A virtual pillar wall located inside the Heritage Centre will provide a platform to share the Member’s story of service** and serve as a database to easily locate individual nameplates and bricks.
** – Information required for posting on the virtual wall will be forwarded to you following receipt and validation of your initial submission.
CELEBRATE WITH A NAMEPLATE
STAKE YOUR CLAIM! SHARE YOUR STORY!
Claim your place along “The Princess Royal Walk” overlooking the iconic north gate at “Depot” Division, “Home of the RCMP.”
“You are part of this unique Canadian story”. Claim a personalized nameplate or brick. Get started by following the steps in the “Make a Donation” section below.
GROUP PLACEMENTS
Troop members, teams, or generational family members may be placed together on the pillars or walkway. However, one person must collect all donations, gather relevant information and submit with a REQUEST for the noted persons to be posted together.
DECEASED PERSONS
Any family member or friend may donate and submit relevant information on behalf of a deceased Member/Veteran or qualifying person to be posted on the pillars or the walkway.
MAKE A DONATION
Ways you can make your donation: By Mail (Cheque), By Phone (Credit card), or Online (Click “Donate Online” Below).
What friends are saying
Since its announcement, the Pillars of the Force Legacy has won highly favourable comments from friends of the Force all across Canada:
“The RCMPVA Board of Directors unanimously agreed to endorse and support this inspired initiative that tangibly honours the lives and service of members & employees of the RCMP.”
Ralph Mahar, (RCMP Rtd.) Executive Officer, RCMP Veterans’ Association
“For generations of members and their families, this initiative affords the opportunity to share those stories yet to be told, of how each individual Member contributed to the legacy of the RCMP, as a world renowned police force.”
R.T. (Bob) Smart, (RCMP Rtd.) President, Friends of the MP Heritage Centre.
“The Pillars of the Force is an excellent initiative as it will provide our serving, retired members, employees, their families, as well as all of its future members and employees the opportunity to contribute to the history and achievements of the Force from the March West to today. The success of the Force throughout its history has been due to the people who made it happen up to now and into eternity. The RCMP Heritage Centre is the ideal location to display these achievements. I was very fortunate to have joined the Force and made it a full career over my 35 years of service. I commend The Friends of the RCMP Heritage Centre for thei leadership and congratulate the RCMP Veterans’ Association for their inspired action in partnering on this initiative.”
Frank A. Richter – Troop G 63/64 –A/Comm’r (R’td.) Founder: Franks Facts & Funnies
“Members join, serve and retire. The wall would give a new insight into the RCMP, and I strongly feel it is overdue.”
Murray Sly, S/Sgt.(R’td)
“As a retired couple (with the bulk of our service on the Musical Ride), we feel this inspiring initiative will help celebrate and recognize all members of the RCMP and forever commemorate their contributions, stories and service to the Force and the communities they have served, as PILLARS!
Chris (Mackie) Windover, Cpl. R’td. & Francois (Frank) Duguay Sgt.(R’td.)
“This is a long overdue initiative, one that I whole heartedly endorse. I love the pillars concept to celebrate the men and women who have been and are, the true “Pillars of the Force.”
Karen Adams (Somers)Troop 17. 1974/1975. R’td
“I am the widow of a dedicated, proud member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the late Ivan Thue, S/Sgt. (R’td). Ivan was co-founder of the Friends of the Mounted Police Heritage Centre and he loved history. I cherish the time we spent together, sharing our lives and experiences in the Force, including our time in the Arctic. The Pillars of the Force is a wonderful tribute to those who serve, especially our Veterans.”
Jean Thue (Life Time Member of the Ladies RCMP Auxiliary
“RCMP history is uniquely Canadian and truly fascinating and made all the more worthwhile through the support of The Pillars.”
J. J. Healy. ‘G’ Troop 1964/1965. RCMP Historian. rcmpgraves.com
Step 1: Decide how many Nameplates and/or Bricks you’d like and calculate your total donation.
Nameplates
6in x 1.5in – $300
Bricks
4in x 8in – $300
8in x 8in – $500
8in x 16in – $1200
16in x 16in – $2500
Step 2: Stake Your Claim
Mail Your Form
If you’re making your donation by mail, please download the claim form, fill it out, and include it with your cheque.
CLAIM FORM
Email Your Form
If you’re making your donation by phone or online, please download the claim form, fill out the form electronically, save the file, and email the form as an attachment to FRIENDS@RCMPHC.COM. You may also print, scan, and email the form.
CLAIM FORM
Step 3: Make Your Donation
Donate by Mail
Make your donation by Cheque. Please make cheques payable to:
Friends of the Mounted Police Heritage Centre
Mailing Address:
Pillars of the Force
C/O RCMP Heritage Centre
5907 Dewdney Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
Canada S4T 0P4
Donate by Phone or Online
Make your donation by Credit Card over the phone or online.
When you’re ready, please call (306) 719-3015.
Donate online using our Donation form.
DONATE ONLINE
CONTACT US
For more information or to make a donation, please contact us at 306-719-3015 or email FRIENDS@RCMPHC.COM
Mailing Address:
Pillars of the Force
C/O RCMP Heritage Centre
5907 Dewdney Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
Canada S4T 0P4
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