39 CER Association June 2024 Newsletter

39 CER Exercise NAUTICAL SAPPER 27-28 April 2024
The unveiling of LCol J.P. Fell’s Pith Helmet by Bill Diamond, BGen (Ret’d) Jerry Silva and CO LCol Stphen Piers
Publication Date 
10 Jun 2024

In this issue:

  • President’s Report
  • Exercises
  • RCMP Charity Gala
  • Squadron Year End Activities
  • D-Day Dinner
  • Deaths
  • 44 ES 75th Anniversary
  • Veteran Affairs
  • Membership
  • 39 CER Association Contacts

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

As we move forward into summer it is important to thank all the members that assisting with the summer training requirements throughout the Army.  These dedicated leaders are building the Army of future.  This newsletter covers a broad spectrum of training, community connections (RCMP Dinner) and promotions as well as the commissioning of individuals.  These are indeed happy times.

There is also sadness when we lose a long-time serving member. Jim Happer was steadfast in his support of 6 Fd Engr Sqn.  When the Regiment stood up, he embraced the concept and took on the appointment of HCol to whole Regiment.  He was to me, a confidant and an advisor.  He also was a man courage and stood up to me on occasion, when he felt I needed to hear something that others were hesitant to say.  We all need someone like Jim in our lives.  I will miss his happy smile and good cheer.

Chimo,

Bill Wenman

President