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Topic: CWO Joel Sorbie - 1 Sep 2006 (Read 523 times)
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Budda
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I just got the news that Joel Sorbey died Yesterday while running the Tery Fox run
I saw it on the news in Ottawa
I may have some of the facts wrong
He was still serving with 3 RCR
we shared some good times Dose any one remember I'm Gumby dammit
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Gerry Connors
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Damn! Is it the same? ie CWO Sorbie? He taught me on a few TQ4 courses back in the early '80's when he was a masterjack. Great instructor / soldier / individual. Had a lot of patience (especially with myself) and a fine art with instructing. My deepest heartfelt condolences to his family and the regiment.
RIP Sir
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1RCR Duke's Coy '82 - '87; Cyprus '84 / '85
LOTPed medic 1988; CFH Halifax '88 - '90
119 AD Bty medic, CFB Chatham '90 - '95
2RCR medic '95 - '00; SFOR Bosnia, 2RCR Roto 4 '99;
42 Hlth Svc Gagetown '00 - '02
CFRC Gagetown / Fredericton '02 - '06; 'retired' Aug '06
HMCS Jolliet, Sept-Iles QC, medical staff / 'tiffy' (reserves)
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PNRMOE
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HOPE YOU READ THE NEWS WRONG BUT I GUESS NOT THERE WAS ONLY 1 SORBIE IN THE RCR AN HE WAS A DAM GOOD SOLDIER AN A GOOD BUDDY.MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY, THE RCR LOST A GOOD MAN. Pro Patria R. H. Morris Wo( Ret't)
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Tim McCully
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That is not good news, i served with Joel in 1 RCR in the 80's. I certainly remember some hair raising moments with him in Norway! This is really sad news and i wish to send my condolences as well to his family and the regiment. Till we meet again Joel, I salute you old friend !
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1RCR (82-88) B coy 6pl, (84-85) UNFICYP- BBC coy Tpt, C coy 9pl, E coy Mortars, (88-90) CFB Halifax Base Chief's Staff, CFB Trenton Refinisher Tech.(90-92). UNFICYP,CPSM
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watts
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 My condolences to Joe and his family I served with Joe In London when I was with 1 RCR. I just found out today by Brian Levesque.
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Budda
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I saw his face on the news
I didn't know his name was Joel we all called him "smokin Joe" even though he never smoked as long as I knew him
Great Guy ,Great instructor , Good friend
Every one that knew will be a little sad we lost a brother, and glad they knew him,
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Mike Blais
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Gooood Lord! Dude was an ironman.... and a bloody good Royal.
RIP, budz. RIP
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1RCR 1977-79 Depot (Italy PL), B Coy, Mortars, Pioneers, D Coy (CFB London)
3RCR 1979-82 M Coy, Pipes & Drums, Sigs, Mortars. (CFB Baden-Soellingen)
1RCR 1982-88 Mortars. Dukes, Cyprus-Welfare NCO 84-85, Injured, WO&Sgts Mess, (CFB London)
1988-92 Med-remuster to HELL/ 35 DU, CFB Baden
1992 Medical release. God Bless you all!
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BJ MacLean
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Joel will definitly be missed by many. I had the pleaser of him working as a section commnader when I was a Pl WO in C Coy 1rcr. we remained friends from that time. He was a fine soldier and a great leader. He always remained fit and never asked any one to complete a task that he was unable to do. He met all challenges face on. I always had respect for him and will continue to do so.
My heart felt condolences to his family and the Bn that will miss him.
My he go with God.
RIP
BJ MacLean
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B.J. MacLean
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BJ MacLean
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Joel will definitly be missed by many. I had the pleaser of him working as a section commnader when I was a Pl WO in C Coy 1rcr. we remained friends from that time. He was a fine soldier and a great leader. He always remained fit and never asked any one to complete a task that he was unable to do. He met all challenges face on. I always had respect for him and will continue to do so.
My heart felt condolences to his family and the Bn that will miss him.
My he go with God.
RIP
BJ MacLean
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B.J. MacLean
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John Davis
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I need to be here more. I can't believe that! I worked with him periodically during the Ice Storm in 98 and a few other times. Tough as nails but a heart of gold. He could have been a social worker or counsellor. He never forgot a face and rarely forgot a name it seemed. Even if you only worked with/for him once, he'd stop and chat in a shopping mall, ask how things were. I know he helped me out when my wife was going through pregnancy complications just before we deployed to Bonia in 98.
Heartfelt condolences indeed.
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