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robby
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I joined the RCR in 1958 and released in 1965 due to having two children and no wife..I went into nursing and remarried a beautiful girl..I served with A company 2nd battalion and posted to Camp Borden for one year. Attended the junior nco course 1963. I completed the junior nco course of 1963. Like many, making a living and raising a family took most of my time and eventually met soe buddies I served with and involved myself with vet organizations. I started out to join the Service Corps to follow in my grandfather and father's footsteps and was sure, I would make it at 119 pounds and 5" tall but, they sent me to the Royals which I have never regretted. Anyone in that time frame never forgot the area boxing match when Smitty made me see stars..I was fortunate to serve with the RCR and I know that whoever coined the phrase Band of Brothers, meant the Royals. I know, anyone who served, and still serving are an elite group. We surely will remember.
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Hello Ross
Good to see you post some of your history with the Royals.How are the pics coming along ?You should post some to this web site.I am sure Jim Hickson would like to see some.
Later Henry
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Hi Robby,
I"m Cor Oostrom, joined in 58, spenned three years with the second and four with the first in Germany.If you check my photo post on here you may get a suprize.Look up "Can you name these atheletes" you will remember a few Royals.
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You are right RT Met a guy at the hospital tonight..He was RCR..Poor guy had a stroke. I will get his name next time I go up..Promised him some pictures..See you next Wednesday..
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Hi Henry
Hi Henry. I posted some on one site I had but, I don't think some email with the site got through so, I will post them again..The pictures are coming along okay..had bit of a drawback because I spent a lot of time going to the hospital..My father in law has Lou Gerigh disease and things are settling down..I have worked on most of them. I have to check them again and scan onc more.
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Hi Cor
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2006, 07:02:01 PM » |
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I went ito depot around October or November of 58. I'll check the picture. Do you remember Sgt. Molesworth and there was a Cpl. burned while mixing floor cleaning material around 1960 I think. Sure is great to jog the memory because they were good years.
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Jim Hickson
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Hi Robby
You said you ran into a Royal, [poor guy had a stroke], well the same thing happened to me. My wife was in BC and I was alone when it struck. I laid on the floor for nearly 10 hrs. My friend Joe called and I heard the phone ring. Don't ask me how I heard it. I picked it up and then I found out I couldn't talk. Joe said he would phone back and he did. I made a noise mmmm mmmm and I heard him say "I'll call 911". With that I laid back down and passed out again. It was 2 weeks before I remember anything. I stayed in the hospital from 29 Apr to 1 Jul 2004. On Sep 1 st I went to Calgary for a month. I can't use my right arm and I have real trouble speaking. I have trouble walking as well, but you know something I'm alive. Pro Patria.
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P.S. What is his name?
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1961-Depot San Lenorado
1962-1st Bn RCR Ex Gagetown
1962-JR NCO Course Grad 19 Oct
1962-1965 Germany B-C-D-A Coy (Revecated Nov 64)
1965-1967 Sigs Pl Cyprus Prom CPL 'til xmas and C of Drums
1967-1973 Cpl, MCpl, Sgt, Sigs, D Coy
1973-1977 CFOCS Chilliwack Prom WO
1977-1982 UEO, Sigs, Pl WO RECCE, CSM B&A Coy,
1982-1984 SIT School
1984-1988 Career Manager (Prom CWO 1986)
1988-1990 RSM 1RCR
1991-1995 CWO Adm(Per) - C Of S
1995-1999 Base CWO Wainwright
1999-Retired
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Hi Robby
I recieved the pics.They look great.Can you post them to this web site ? Hope your father in law is feeling better.
Henry
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Hi Robby.
I went to depot in March "58 ,so I was out of there when you went in, but I remember Sgt Molesworth verry well , and when that Cpl got burned from the JAVAX, a lot of shed was raised from that , thanks for the memory.On them photo"s we put ours through photobucket.come.I hope that you have better luck with that.
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Hi Robby.
I went to depot in March "58 ,so I was out of there when you went in, but I remember Sgt Molesworth verry well , and when that Cpl got burned from the JAVAX, a lot of shed was raised from that , thanks for the memory.On them photo"s we put ours through photobucket.come.I hope that you have better luck with that.
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Mike Blais
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Jim.
Sorry to hear about the stroke.
I will have a prayer for you before "lights out", for your continuing recovery and good cheer.
I mean that. Good luck and stay positive!
Mike
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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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Hi Cor
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2006, 07:15:40 PM » |
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Sitting here trying to place you and it finally hit me..I remember you finally..One of the guys walked into the coffee club last week and I placed him and his name instantly..George Briand..Not sure if you would remember him.
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Hi Robby,
Yes we were there at John's about a month ago at about noon, so every one already had their coffee and left.Had a good visiit with John and Vic Arsenault Idon't remember the name but likely if I see a picture of George Briant I will know him.
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