The President of the CMEA, CWO Louis Myre, CD (Ret'd), is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 CMEA Bursary.
Winner’s Name
Chapter
Bursary Name
Lauren Gale
Ottawa, ON
Corporal James Hendry, GC
Andrew Jarvis
Chilliwack, BC
Colonel Richard Clement Moody
Audrey Quiron
Ottawa, ON
Colonel Edward Churchill, OC, CD
Rachel Bradley
Kingston, ON
CSM George Frederick Bowles, DCM, MM
Benson Du
Calgary, AB
Lt-Colonel Edwin Albert Baker, CC, OBE
Bryan…
Canadians from every walk of life provide outstanding volunteer service to Veterans, their communities and their country. In April 2001, the Governor General authorized the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to formally recognize these Canadians’ contributions. The Governor General Warrant states the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation be "...awarded to individuals who have performed commendable service to the Veteran community and/or individuals who represent…
In this Issue:
President’s Report
Honours And Awards
Exercises
Meet The New CO Evening
Depart With Dignity
Deaths
Membership
39 CER Association Contacts
Since the founding of our country, generations of men and women have served Canada and the world during times of war, military conflict and peace. Through their courage and sacrifice, these men and women have helped to ensure that we live in freedom and peace, while also fostering freedom and peace around the world. Canadians have paused to recognise and honour their contribution at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month for over 100 years.
The Canadian Armed Forces…
In Spring 2022, the Petawawa Rotary Club wanted to recognize all current and former units of CFB Petawawa and proposed displaying banners for these units on the streets of Base Petawawa. This proposal was sanctioned by CFB Petawawa and the Town of Petawawa individuals were subsequently invited to sponsor a unit. CWO Ralph Storey, MMM, CD (Ret’d), a former Regimental Sergeant Major of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment and the first Canadian Military Engineers Branch Chief Warrant…
Submitted by — CWO Joe Walker (Ret'd)
The annual Fire Service Round-Up was held on 14 October 2022 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Montgomery Branch on 330 Kent St. in Ottawa. This was our twenty-sixth Annual Fire Service Round-Up.
The Annual Round-Up is one of our most important social events where we come together to pay our respects to those that have gone before us during the preceding year. Because of past COVID restrictions this was our first Round-Up in three…
In this issue:
President’s Report
Summer Training Deployments
LCol A.H. Kemball CB DSO Grave
Departures
Honours And Awards
Change of Command
Exercises
New Command Positions
Membership 39 CER Association
Contacts
Dear Stakeholders,
As you know, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has resumed in-person services at most of its offices. At this time, we are providing in-person services by appointment only.
Veterans and their families must request an in-person appointment ahead of time using our Online Booking Page . Virtual appointments can also be booked by calling us toll free at 1-866-522-2122. If the office nearest you is not on the list, check back again soon!
Thank you for your…
The week of 9-15 October has been designated fire prevention week 2022. This year's theme “Fire won’t wait plan your escape” Highlights the importance of working together with people with whom you live and work to be better prepared to prevent and survive a fire in your home or workplace.
Over the past year, fire losses in the military community have dropped significantly, mirroring a general trend within the larger Canadian population. The Canadian Forces Fire Marshal is…
