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Jim Hickson
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Passing of Pat Hickson Retd
« on: August 21, 2008, 01:25:10 PM »




Peacefully at home on Saturday, August 9, 2008 after a short but valiant battle with cancer, Pat Hickson in his 65th year passed away. Pat served with 1RCR in Canada and Germany. Pro Patria.

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Re: Passing of Pat Hickson Retd
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2008, 03:06:46 PM »

  My sincerest,sympathies to Pat,s family and to you Jim at the loss of your brother.I remember Pat well and shocked at the loss of yet another fine Royal He will be missed but never forgotten.
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2008, 03:37:32 PM »
Rest In Peace Pat my condolences to you and your family Jim.
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2008, 03:40:54 PM »
Hi Al & Jesse

Thank you!

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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2008, 03:57:28 PM »
 My condolences to you and your family Jim on the passing of your brother Pat. R.I.P My Friend. Pro Patria.

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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2008, 04:20:19 PM »
Hi Buzz

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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2008, 04:56:21 PM »
My condolences to you and your family Jim. Our prayers are with you.

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« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2008, 05:18:09 PM »
My Condolences and prayers to you and your family Jim

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« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2008, 07:29:46 PM »
Hi Don & Bill

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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2008, 09:45:59 PM »
Sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Jim; my condolences to you & and your family.

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« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2008, 10:01:28 AM »
Jim

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your brother may he rest in peace.My condolences to you and your family Jim I will give you a call when you get home.

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« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2008, 10:03:58 AM »
Hi Gerry & Randy

Thank you!

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« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2008, 12:56:42 PM »
My condolences to you Jim and your wife and family , and of course his family, another Cdn hero has passed , never to be forgotten..ranrad
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« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2008, 01:39:08 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2008, 04:01:02 PM »
Hi Geoff & Ron

Thank you!

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« Reply #15 on: August 22, 2008, 06:07:54 PM »
Hi Jim, Our condolence to you and Pat"s family. Sorry to hear that Pat join the advance party at such a young age, he was a good soldier annd friend. Aldore
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« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2008, 10:18:29 PM »
Hi Aldore

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« Reply #17 on: August 23, 2008, 07:57:50 PM »
My condolences to you and your family jim may he rest in peace
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« Reply #18 on: August 24, 2008, 07:44:08 AM »
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
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« Reply #19 on: August 24, 2008, 11:17:35 AM »
My condolences and deepest sympathy for you and your family.
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« Reply #20 on: August 24, 2008, 11:36:28 AM »
Hi Fred, Abe & John

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« Reply #21 on: August 26, 2008, 09:04:41 AM »
Our condolences to you and your family Jim ,may he rest in peace.

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« Reply #22 on: August 27, 2008, 05:28:20 PM »
Hello Jim,
Sorry to hear about Pat.My condolences to you and his family.

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« Reply #23 on: August 27, 2008, 05:37:18 PM »
  Very sorry to hear about your brother. Prayers and condolences to you and your family.

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« Reply #24 on: September 01, 2008, 06:40:44 PM »
Jim, from Yvonne and myself our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your brother.
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« Reply #25 on: September 01, 2008, 07:53:01 PM »
Jim, I never even knew you had a brother. If he was anything like you he was a great man and a fine soldier.  Lib myself and the kids send our condolences to all of your family  May he rest in peace.

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