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Ernie Matchett
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Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« on: December 13, 2006, 09:44:11 PM »

Regret to inform the Regiment of the Passing of Larry Soroka, December 12, 2006 in Kingston, Ontario. Larry served with the 1st Bn from 1961 - 1989 retiring in Kingston. Details will be forthcoming as they are made available.

Rest in peace brother and dear friend. Our condolences to the Soroka, family.

Ernie & Yvonne Matchett, family.


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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2006, 06:04:33 AM »

Rest in Peace, Larry. Rest in peace.

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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2006, 10:58:38 AM »

I worked with Larry for many years so rest in peace and Pro Patria friend.

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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2006, 08:47:59 PM »

All Royals: Additional info on the passing of Cpl Larry Soroka, Larry, will be resting at the James Reid Funeral Home Kingston, 1900 Johncounter Blvd Kingston, Ontario K7M 7H3. Visitation Friday from 1 - 2 pm, followed by The RCR Associatiion service Friday evening at 7pm. Funeral will be Saturday at 1pm from the James Reid Funeral Home.

Condolences to the Soroka family.

Ernie and Yvonne Matchett.


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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2006, 06:21:35 AM »

Rest in Peace Larry,Pro Patria,friend and comrade.


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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2006, 08:12:48 AM »

:(The McIntyre family send their deepest condolences to the Soroka family. Sad

As always, Larry wanted be on the advance party to insure that all was in state of readiness for the main party. You have served your country well, Rest in Peace my Friend. Aldore


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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2006, 09:12:49 AM »

RIP Mr. Soroka; my condolences to the family


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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2006, 11:29:34 AM »

Sorry to hear of Larrys passing, our condolences to Larrys family.
Gone but not forgoten Pro patria my friend.

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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2006, 12:12:36 PM »

Larry Soroka was a good soldier. In the late sixties Larry and I were on the small arms team together. One of the best memories. Rest peacefully Larry. My condolences to your family and freinds. Pro Patria


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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2006, 12:48:40 AM »

All Royals: Just returned from Kingston, Ontario December 17, 2006 and attended Cpl Larry Soroka's funeral. Royals paying their respects were Maj Gen Walter Holmes, Dave Boyd, Bob Conrad, Ernie Matchett, Paddy Schroeder, Kerkland, Harvey Geneac, Dab McDonald, Tom Long, Murray Weldon, Ron Parkison, Ray Campbell, and many others from the Korean, War up to the present day. Also Major Kerk Soroka, CF 18 pilot with the Cold Lake Alberta, Sq.

RIP Larry.

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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2006, 07:17:45 AM »

Thanks for the info, Ernie. Good turnout by Royal Canadians in the area, well done.


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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2006, 04:59:11 PM »

I remember Larry well from 1 Bn in the early '60's, he was a good one. Hugh Conway


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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2006, 09:26:20 AM »

Rest in peace Larry old friend, My condolences to the Soroka, family.

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Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on a ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.


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Re: Passing of Cpl Larry Soroka
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2007, 10:50:52 AM »

THIS IS A SHOCK,MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO LARRYS FAMILY,MY LAST E-MAIL FROM HIM WAS IN OCT AND ALL SEEMED WELL.REST IN PEACE OLD FRIEND..PRO PATRIA


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