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Jim Hickson
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Hi Jim
I don't know if you seen this but I think it could be posted. As embarresing as it would have been I still think it shows leadership, respect and kindness to the troops and family.
Aldore
Just picked this up on the Army.CA news site.
Close to Christmas time last year, the CDS paid a visit to the 1 RCR Wives Club. There were other wives clubs invited too, but it was held in the 1 RCR Drill Hall. My wife, then my fiance, attended this visit. When the visit was just about over, the General was meeting some of the wives, shaking hands, taking photos, that kind of stuff. My wife had the opportunity to meet Old Uncle Rick, and he had some questions for her. He asked 'What unit is your husband in?'
1 RCR, sir, Charles company.' my wife replied.
Really! I'll be spending Christmas with Charles! Do you have a message for him I can deliver? 'said the General.
'Oh, just tell him I said hello and that I miss him.' She said.
General Hillier had a better idea. 'Here, give me a little peck on the cheek.' And, being an excellent follower of orders, leaned in and gave the CDS a little peck on the cheek. 'I'll deliver that to him myself.' he told her. She blushed and said thank you and moved on to let others meet the man.
Fast forward to 24 Dec 06, Patrol Base Wilson... Charles Company rolled in to PBW, and the CDS met us there. While we're standing around, munching on american MRE's, my Sergeant Major seeks me out. 'I want you standing in the front friggin' row when the General comes around!' he barked at me.
'Yes sir!' I replied, as I too, am an excellent follower of orders. So, there I am, front row, watching the CDS come around shaking hands and talking to the troops. When he gets to me he shakes my hand, then he see's my nametag.
'Master-Corporal Leblanc! I've been looking for you! I have something to deliver ... just look into that camera.' Again, being a good follower of orders, I look into the Dutch combat camera man's digital camera.
'What could be going on?' I wonder. 'Do they give out medals in theater like this? Am I getting a me dal? I don't remember doing anything heroic, whats going on?' General Hillier, still gripping my hand leans in, and plants his lips on my cheek, and the camera mand wasted no time snapping that photo!
Well, I think I turned a shade of red that no living human being has turned before. Still gripping my hand, he asked 'Did I emberass(sp?) you, Master-Corporal?'
'Maybe a little, sir.' My ears felt like they were on fire at this point. So, with the whole company shedding tears of laughter behind me, he gave me a CDS coin and said 'The kiss was from your wife, Melissa, but the coin is from me, keep up the good work and get home to that lovely young lady.'
'Yessir! Thank you, sir!' and he went on with meeting the rest of the troops there. So, that is the story of my CDS coin, and the story behind this photo..........
His mustache tickled!
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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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Mike Blais
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1RCR 1977-79 Depot (Italy PL), B Coy, Mortars, Pioneers, D Coy (CFB London)
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BJ MacLean
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CDS A man of his word. Bravo
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B.J. MacLean
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Jolly good show General , jolly good show...ranrad
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