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Mike Blais
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Greetings fellow Royal Canadians
Just a sit rep on the meeting the Niagara branch had this afternoon at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 479 in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
First of all, allow me to say what a pleasure it was to be amongst such fine company and thank each and every one of you crazy buggers for electing me the new branch president. I will endeavour to follow in the footsteps of James Kaczmerek, who served Royal Canadians in the Niagara Region for several years. I am sure Royal Canadians throughout the Niagara Region's regimental sphere will join me in thanking Jim for his unwavering commitment to the brotherhood. Pro Patria.
On with the new!
As it stands now, I will be bringing (compliments of the old man's minivan-snicker) a group from the Niagara branch to London for the Kowang San Day luncheon. Names and numbers to be identified at a later date but I would like to meet with RT and my esteemed colleagues at the London branch to speak of regimental things and have a few toasts to the lads. ;-)
Ernie Wetzel, who posts here often, will represent the Niagara Branch of the RCR Association on Remembrance Day and lay a wreath at the cenotaph in Merriton, just outside of St Catherines. Royal Canadians in the area are urged to attend!
The Regimental Birthday celebrations will be somewhat subdued this year due to the fact that the hosting legion's Christmas Party we usually tee up with will NOT be occurring.
Accordingly, the Regimental Birthday celebration will be held on the 19th of December at RCL #479, Spring Street, Niagara Falls. I will post the timings later when everything is confirmed but I would have all Royal Canadians or those who had the great fortune to serve with such a distinguished regiment to join us in a toast to the longevity of The RCR and, of course, to our fallen comrades in wars past and wars present.
On closing, I would say that it has come to my attention that there are many Royal Canadians living in the Niagara Region who are not, YET, members of the association.
Be advised!
I am recruiting!
Don't make me hunt you down just to make you have a good time and relive the glory!
Instead, email me through this link and I will hook you up!
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!
Pro Patria
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Ron McConnell
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Great news Mike and congrats. I look forward to receiving the numbers coming to the Luncheon Please advise by 19 Oct Ron
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Mike Blais
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Thanks, Ron. Looking forward to seeing you in October.
FYI for those interested in the attendance. Smile if you know somebody!
George Foote, ken Jiggens, Vince Johnston, secretary/treasurer of the branch, James Kaczmarek, past president, Hans Kaspar, Al McKelvey, member of the KVA and looking good, Robert Pakkala and our friend here on the board, Ernie Wetzel. Frank Pearce, I would have everybody note, drove down from Barrie! Good men all! 
I will get some pictures next time we gather.
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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!
Pro Patria
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Congrats Mike, and thanks for taking on the big job.. you fellers have a real good time in London and heres to you all..ranrad
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Jesse Reed
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Congrats Mike and siy hi to Hans Kaspar & ken Jiggens for me they are old friends.
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Congratulations Mike. Looking forward to seeing you on the 23rd.
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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
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Good Job, Mike
I was looking somewhere closer to Hamilton. Any updates please let me know. Thanks. Tom
Greetings fellow Royal Canadians Just a sit rep on the meeting the Niagara branch had this afternoon at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 479 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. First of all, allow me to say what a pleasure it was to be amongst such fine company and thank each and every one of you crazy buggers for electing me the new branch president. I will endeavour to follow in the footsteps of James Kaczmerek, who served Royal Canadians in the Niagara Region for several years. I am sure Royal Canadians throughout the Niagara Region's regimental sphere will join me in thanking Jim for his unwavering commitment to the brotherhood. Pro Patria. On with the new! As it stands now, I will be bringing (compliments of the old man's minivan-snicker) a group from the Niagara branch to London for the Kowang San Day luncheon. Names and numbers to be identified at a later date but I would like to meet with RT and my esteemed colleagues at the London branch to speak of regimental things and have a few toasts to the lads. ;-) Ernie Wetzel, who posts here often, will represent the Niagara Branch of the RCR Association on Remembrance Day and lay a wreath at the cenotaph in Merriton, just outside of St Catherines. Royal Canadians in the area are urged to attend! The Regimental Birthday celebrations will be somewhat subdued this year due to the fact that the hosting legion's Christmas Party we usually tee up with will NOT be occurring. Accordingly, the Regimental Birthday celebration will be held on the 20th of December at RCL #479, Spring Street, Niagara Falls. I will post the timings later when everything is confirmed but I would have all Royal Canadians or those who had the great fortune to serve with such a distinguished regiment to join us in a toast to the longevity of The RCR and, of course, to our fallen comrades in wars past and wars present. On closing, I would say that it has come to my attention that there are many Royal Canadians living in the Niagara Region who are not, YET, members of the association. Be advised! I am recruiting! Don't make me hunt you down just to make you have a good time and relive the glory! Instead, email me through this link and I will hook you up! Mike |
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Mike Blais
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I will, Tom! And thanks, lads for the kind words.
Pro Patria!
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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!
Pro Patria
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Mike Blais
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A ROYAL CANADIAN "NEVER PASSES A FAULT"
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Congrats Mike and siy hi to Hans Kaspar & ken Jiggens for me they are old friends.
I managed to get in touch with Ken this afternoon, Jesse. He sounded quite pleased to hear about you. He is going to send me his email so I can give him the address to this site. You guys can, hopefully, hook up .
Hans was out but I left a message on his phone. When he calls back, I will pass on his regards. I believe he was thinking about joining us for the trip to London on the 23rd.
Will you be attending Kowang San Day luncheon in London, Jesse? If so, I will pass on the word... might give em some incentive.
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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!
Pro Patria
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Jesse Reed
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Thanks Mike
I will not be attending Kowang San Day luncheon in London I will be in the hospital getting a Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repaired. Maybe ntxt year.
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Mike Blais
SSM (NATO Bar), CPSM, UN-Cyp, CD
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A ROYAL CANADIAN "NEVER PASSES A FAULT"
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Ouch! That sounds painful! Good Luck, brother.
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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!
Pro Patria
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