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Young Ken
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MILLER, LIEUTENANT-COLONEL (RETD.) A. G. Lieutenant-Colonel (Retd.)
Alexander George Miller (Alex), MMM, CD, died peacefully at home
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 after a long courageous struggle with
cancer. He was 65 years of age. Alex was born in Montreal on January
9th, 1943, where he lived until moving to Rouse Point, New York. In
1961 he enrolled in the Canadian Army and transferred to the regular
force in 1963 where he served with distinction until retirement in
1997. During his career he served in Cyprus (three tours), Germany,
and Vietnam. He was also stationed at Canadian Forces bases in
London, Borden, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Gagetown, Moncton, and
Halifax. Originally commissioned in The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada,
he later transferred to The Royal Canadian Regiment. He considered
himself privileged to serve with so many fine people during his army
career and especially admired the strong sense of loyalty and
teamwork commonly found in a good regiment. Alex was a member of the
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4; The Black Watch Association; The RCR
Association; The ICCS Vietnam Association; and The United Services
Institute of Fredericton. Prior to his retirement he served as Field-
Officer-in-Waiting to the Governor General of Canada and as a trustee
for HMCS Sackville. His other volunteer activities included the
Canadian Corps of Commissionaires; the St. John Ambulance; and the
Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. As an active member of the
Fredericton Highland Pipe Band and the 3 ASG Pipes and Drums, Alex
enjoyed learning and playing the bagpipes. At the request of the
Producer of the Nova Scotia Tattoo, Alex organized and led the tattoo
Pipe Band for two years. Alex is survived by his wife, Phyllis
(MacFarlane); daughter, Heather, son-in-law, David Hall; and
grandson, Chaz Alexander; his mother, Elizabeth Augusta LeMoine
Miller of Chateaugay, QC; three brothers, David (Sharon) Stephen
(Shirley) and Craig (Ann) all of Montreal, QC; four sisters, Debra
(Ron) Young of Toronto, ON, Tamia (Ray) Floyd of Welland, ON, Jane
(Dennis) Herman of Banff, AB, and Kerry (James) Andru of Ladnor, BC.
Alex was predeceased by his father, Alexander George Miller. Alex
deeply appreciated the support of his family and the abiding
friendship he shared with Jim Geneau, Major Barrie Taylor, Major
Phillip and Suzanne Bury, Bill and Doreen Leonard, Major John
Harrison, LCol Isaac Kennedy, and General Maurice Baril, and to
mention but a few of his many piping friends, Brian Arnold, Janet
Noiles and Doug Cottrell. Among the many friendships that graced his
life were his in-laws from the Nashwaak, David and Marilyn Steele,
Fred and Carol Humble, Ruth and Russel Hay, as well as David and
Nancy MacFarlane. Alex's life was also enriched by the Executive of
the Black Watch Association through whose efforts he was able to
maintain strong bonds with so many of his military comrades. The
family will receive visitors at McAdam's Select Community Funeral
Home, 160 York Street, Fredericton, NB (458-9170) on Friday, March
14th, 2008 from 7 to 9 PM and again on Saturday, March 15th, 2008
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. The funeral service will take place at St.
Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 16th, 2008 at 2:00 PM
with Rev. Doug Blaikie officiating. Interment will take place at a
later date in the Pleasant Valley 42nd Highlander Memorial Cemetery.
For those who wish, and in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes made to
the Oncolology Department at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional
Hospital, The Extra Mural Program, or the Fredericton SPCA would be
appreciated by the family. www.mcadamsfh.com
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Ken Young
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Another Agent Orange victim added to the ranks of the departed, May he finally rest in piece and without pain.
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Ken Young
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Ron [Andy] Andrews
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May you rest in peace Col. and may God give solace to all your family and friends..thank you for so much great service to Canada and the world...ranrad
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RCAF,CAF, converted RCR?,1RCR 74-77 CD: SSM (Nato);CPSM,;UN-Cyp.; UN- Golan
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Buzz Gomes
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Rest in peace Col our condolences are with your family and friends.
Buzz
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1964-1968- 2 QOR Calgary, Cyprus
1968-1971- 2 CDO Edmonton
1971-1975- 3 Mech CDO Germany, A Coy Mor
1975-1983- 1 RCR London, Bn Tpt,C Coy, B Coy, Recce
1983-1985- RCR Battle School
1985-1990-1 RCR, B Coy, Dukes, Recce, Cyprus
1990-1992- OMD HQ Ottawa, G3 Trg
1992-1993- LMD HQ London, G3 Trg
1993-2007-4 RCR, RSM
Retired CWO
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Mike Blais
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A ROYAL CANADIAN "NEVER PASSES A FAULT"
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It is unfortunate he did not live long enough to see justice done.
Rest in Peace.
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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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Malcolm Campbell
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Grace and Peace dear friend. Mac
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Jim Hickson
CWO H.J. Hickson, MMM, CD. (Retd)
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Rest in peace!! Pro Patria.
Jim
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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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