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Good men who make an impression
« on: July 28, 2006, 04:27:10 AM »

I joined the RCR in 1958..A snotty nosed army brat..I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and it was if I was touched, it would spread but, it did bring to bear a thought we all go through and that is, thinking about people who had some kind of bearing on your life. I went through basic and into A company but, from start to end..I would not trade one experience..With this thought, I want to thank and bring forth a few names of good men and instructors..Bray, Molesworth, Mcniel, Thompson, Burril, Heffler, Atwood and Willis...These are but a few of the names I can think off. They are all good men and I was propud to serve with them

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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2006, 08:49:45 AM »

Robby
Regrets about the camcer, I sure hope that they can get it under control. If you had good thoughts for those you remember I bet they have the same for you. All the best.

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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2006, 02:10:31 PM »

Stand tall, brother, the beast can be beaten!

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Re: Good men who make an impression
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2006, 12:11:08 PM »

Hello Robby,as with many i meet on here ,i did not know you, yet you are a brother in arms and life, and i would like to wish you the best in your latest battle. It can be beaten, and i must say i am now a survivor of cancer for 3 years, so kepp on with the good fight...you can win, all the best, ranrad


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Re: Good men who make an impression
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2006, 10:06:36 AM »

A gentleman (LOL) that really set things in motion with flare was CWO Hodges -RIP-
I can still vividly remember being on a live fire battle run in Wainwright when what do
my ears pick up...a mad loud shrill of a screem followed by a swoosh as a battle axe
imbeds itself into the target... can you picture it LOL

You are missed...

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Re: Good men who make an impression
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2006, 08:19:53 AM »

Chewie do you mean Bob Hodgson? We served together in the Aiirborne when we were both troopers. He was a and will always be a legend and he is missed dearly by all who knew him.
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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2006, 11:35:46 AM »

Hi Fellas

Bobby Hodgins!!!! Now that was a soldier!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Good men who make an impression
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2006, 05:27:16 PM »

Hey Robby. How you making out, brother?


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« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2006, 08:42:12 AM »

Jerry LOL yes thats the man himself.

God we sure could use a few more like him right now. When I was with Nov Co. doing battle runs all day, he'd
come over and have me help set up the run with demo's all night...anyone else I would have balked but not him.
he had a way of making you want to do things and enjoy doing it for all the right reasons.

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Re: Good men who make an impression
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2006, 01:38:05 PM »

Yes he was a GOOD man. I used to laugh when we were troopers together and he would start on one of his prfanity laced invectives at the Cypriots, the Cdn Govt, Commies and anyone else who happened to get in his crosshairs.....good times.
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« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2007, 03:22:47 PM »

I have just joined the Regimental site so I have just answering some of the posts. The man that impressed me was Sgt. Joe Hennick. I think because of him and a lot of my friends I joined up with have made me a better man after 30 yrs. Thanks to him, my friends and the Regiment for keeping me alive and sober (17 Yrs).


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Re: Good men who make an impression
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2007, 02:08:42 PM »

Robby.

Best wishe's for a speedy recovery while you battle this Lung Cancer. The soldiers, you have mentioned indeed left an impression that will last a life time and I am sure you have left your mark on their minds as well. The bonding we have developed will stand the test of time with the proof of that almost daily.

I am in touch with Royals that I have served with while in Germany, 62 -65 and it's like we never parted ways. I will be Golfing with one of them Sep 6, 07 here in London. (life time bonding you bet).

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« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2007, 12:21:58 AM »

Sorry to hear you have the big C, Robbie. You and your loved ones are in my prayers. You, along with the others have always impressed me to this day.

Take Care Friend and Brother

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Re: Good men who make an impression
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2007, 11:38:25 AM »

Speaking of the big C , hope you are still winning , keep it on the run and enjoy life as best you can... it sort of scres the C out of you...ranrad


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Re: Good men who make an impression
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2007, 01:19:27 PM »

Dave Ward
Congrats on 17 yrs. It will be 31 for me on Christmas day.
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Re: Good men who make an impression
« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2007, 12:30:30 AM »

Hello again. B.J. Just sent you a post on my post. You were also one of the people I met during my time with the Regiment that impressed me greatly and helped me get sober even though I haven't seen you guys in years. Congrats on 31.


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