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jim gardiner
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James took his own life on June 22,2008. I will post funeral arrangements when I have them. His family is having a private memorial on Friday June 27,2008. We will be having a gathering at Masse Hall 110 Anne Street South in Barrie so his friends can pay their respects, starting at 1:00 pm.
All friends and brothers welcome.
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Another Cdn hero lost... may he rest in peace and my thanks for all he gave to us all...my condolences to his family and friends...ranrad
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RCAF,CAF, converted RCR?,1RCR 74-77 CD: SSM (Nato);CPSM,;UN-Cyp.; UN- Golan
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Tim McCully
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This is a joke right?? I spoke with Jim just last month!! He gave no indication he had troubles. This is hard news! Jimmy, i'll always remember you my brother. Rest in peace old freind.
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1RCR (82-88) B coy 6pl, (84-85) UNFICYP- BBC coy Tpt, C coy 9pl, E coy Mortars, (88-90) CFB Halifax Base Chief's Staff, CFB Trenton Refinisher Tech.(90-92). UNFICYP,CPSM
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May he rest in peace ,and my codolences to the family.
Could some one give us some info on our brother.
Cor
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Jim Hickson
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Rest in peace and my condolences to his family and friends.
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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Mike Blais
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My deepest condolences, Jim.
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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Tim McCully
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I first met Jim Gardiner when I was an obnoxious young private wih more enemies than freinds, it seemed at the time. Jim was among the few who took the time to know me and showed me confidence so that I may build my own. He and these few others are amongst my inner circle, still closely bonded today. Though Jim and I spent much of our lives seperate he was never far from my mind and thoughts of our antics, lessons we learned as young men/soldiers, were many over the time we spent apart. When one of our own inner circle was going to say "I Do", again.. Jimmy hosted a hell of a bang up Stag for him, at his auto shop in Barrie. At the time I hadn't seen Jim since 19 "O" February it had been so long and I wasn't sure he would even remember me. When our eyes met we knew who each other was and we embraced liem brothers do and that night fell together like we had not spent one moment apart. That was back around 99/ 2000 I think and I Havn't seen Jimmy since. I spent alot of time away from home behind the wheels of mant trucks over the the years. Recently, Jimmy surfaced on our board here and I was quick to respond, once he posted his # I immediately called him up, just last month, we talked for well over two hours i think and he seemed in good spirits, we discussed him getting registered with VA and he told me that he was already underway in that respect. The telephone call again, was like we hadn't spent a moment apart, we laughed and reminecsed like we were kids again. Jimmy was lacking some intel as to the wereabouts of a very close friend and I brought him up to date with the required contact info. We said goodbye with Jimmy in a hurry to call our close friend and re-establish comms between themselves. Last night I sign on to our most welcome site and discover that my good friend must have concealed his real feelings and now he is gone. Wonder if I could have made a difference if I had gone to se him? No answer there to be had!! Looks like Jim is getting us back together again though ! If my Harley had back pegs, Jimmy,, They would be down always for your spirit to ride with me. Love ya Brother, see ya soon as I can get there, but you know, we are all soldiers till God dismissess us, so I have to finish up to catch up my friend, rest asured Jimmy, i'll get there!! Recce the place Jim !! "As long as we remember our loved ones, then they are never really gone" Tim
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watts
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My condolences to Jims family RIP.We had many a cold one together till we meet again.
Randy Watts
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BJ MacLean
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My heart felt condolences to his family and close friends. May for ever rest in pease.
BJ
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B.J. MacLean
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Buzz Gomes
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Rest In Peace My Friend. My Condolences to Jame's Family and Friends. Pro Patria
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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
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My deepest condolences to his family, I had the pleasure of serving with both him and his wife. Many a good time ! Cheers to you my friend!
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This is Sad News 
My Deepest Sympathies for Jim's family and loved one.
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RIP Jim. My condolences to his family.
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119 AD Bty medic, CFB Chatham '90 - '95
2RCR medic '95 - '00; SFOR Bosnia, 2RCR Roto 4 '99;
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Doug Clarkson
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My Condolences to Jim's family and loved ones....gotta ask this question just so that I am sure in my mind....is this the same Jim Gardiner that used to fly model airplanes??
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Cornwallis 78 - 79, 1 RCR 79 - 84, Cyprus 84 - 85, 1 RCR: 85 - 89, Cyprus 89 - 90, 1 RCR 90 - 92, Kingston 92 - 94, 1 RCR 94,
Croatia 94 - 95, 1 RCR: 95 - 97, 3 RCR 97 - 98, Bosnia 98 - 99, 3 RCR 99, CFJSR Kingston 99 - 04, DAT Kingston 04 - 07, Retired: 07, Class "B" BCWO Assistant CFB Kingston 07 - Present
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R. Ball
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I'm also a little confused. I was Sgt Jim Gardiners 2ic for a while during Snowgoose 52 in 1989. Is there two James/Jim Gardiners?
Best Wishes: Rick
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Doug Clarkson
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Rick....you know I'm pretty sure there was 2....didn't the Sgt that you worked for spell his last name Gardner...with no i...or is it that I am confused and the guy that I am thinking of have no i???...Would like to get some answers here cause now I really am quite confused....gotta start looking through my Eight Point Stars. Did the Sgt that you worked for have a dark moustache and kinda buck Teeth??
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Cornwallis 78 - 79, 1 RCR 79 - 84, Cyprus 84 - 85, 1 RCR: 85 - 89, Cyprus 89 - 90, 1 RCR 90 - 92, Kingston 92 - 94, 1 RCR 94,
Croatia 94 - 95, 1 RCR: 95 - 97, 3 RCR 97 - 98, Bosnia 98 - 99, 3 RCR 99, CFJSR Kingston 99 - 04, DAT Kingston 04 - 07, Retired: 07, Class "B" BCWO Assistant CFB Kingston 07 - Present
UNFICYP 2, UNPROFOR, NATO Former Yugo, CFPSM, QGJM, CD1
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R. Ball
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Doug: The Jim I worked for spelled it Gardiner or at least thats the way it's spelled in the Eight-Point Star from Snowgoose 52. And yes he had a dark mustache.
See you at the reunion.
Best Wishes: Rick
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jjterrio
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The Jim Gardiner I am thinking of got out around 90-91 and then moved with his wife to Barry, she was a supply tech who worked clothing stoes and then in Highbury?
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My Condolences
Doug I remember that
I believe Jim Gardiner was in B-Coy in the mid eighties
Wife was Sharon Gardiner she remustered from supply to Fin in the early 90's
Geoff
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Geoff Halsey
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Jim Hickson
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Hi Geof
I remember the Jim Gardiner. I was in B Coy as CSM from 79 - 82! I too thought it was a different person!
Jim
PS Welcome back!!
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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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Cpl Fournier
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It was confirmed this past weekend at the reunion that it was Jim Gardiner that went through TQ3 with me in Pet. 1980. I too was confused for the longest time. I was very surprise and shocked to hear that it was the Jim whom I've known and shared alot of laughs with. I think it was Tim McCulley who told me this. I could be wrong though.
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Tim McCully
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yes Dennis, that was me who confirmed that for ya, Jim was married to sharon the supply tech.
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