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![]() The Canadian Airborne Forces Association (CAFA) was given a number of King Charles III Coronation Medals for presentation to north-worthy individuals within their association, who meet the eligibility for this honour. As announced at the December 2024 meeting, CAFA has chosen our very own Bill Dickson as an recipient of one of their designated medals. CAFA has reached out to Bill Fletcher and asked that he arrange presentation and be the actual presenter of the medal to Bill on behalf of the association. Keeping with the significance of the medal, it has been decided that the presentation will take place immediately following the January 18th monthly club meeting where Bill Fletcher will present Bill Dickson for presentation, give a short brief as to CAFA’s decision in selecting Bill to receive this medal. Once presentation is made a photo session will be conducted followed with a social gathering. For those who wish, lunch could be available from the Legion Diner at individual’s expense; the club will provide a one ticket free drink to all those in attendance. SPECIAL DETAILS: Date: Saturday, January 18th 2025 Location: RCL 271, St Albert (6 Tache St. St Albert) Time: Monthly meeting 1000 hrs followed with medal presentation (approx. 1145 hrs) Dress: Club Members – Maroon Blazer, Medals, Beret Family and Guests are invited to attend. Bill is the third known club member who will be the recipient to be honoured with this medal. The two others, Michael Berridge and Art Brouchu were previously presented with their medals by the sponsoring organization/association. As for Bill as special congratulations to both Michael and Art with this special presentation. Congratulatory messages may be sent to Bill via postal address below or to this email address. Bill Dickson Airborne Social Club (Edmonton) BOX 71034 Edmonton, AB T5E6J8 Dave R. Paris Secretary/Membership/Newsletter |
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![]() The attachment was received from Roger Chabot, Bravery in Arms (BIA); it contains details on the intent to deploy to Holland from 9-18 April, 2025 to record the documentary “Path To Total Victory”. Additional information on sponsorship for this educational adventure may be obtained through the attached link or direct to Roger at roger@chabotwarart.com See more... |
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![]() ![]() Ed Haines has taken over as the Club’s Hospital Rep. If you know of anyone who is hospitalized, shut-in or God forbid has passed please let Ed know the details. His contact info as follows: ![]() |
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![]() ![]() ![]() I received a text from Ar
t Brochu advising he will be presented with the King Charles medal on November 30th, at the Alliance Church, Alberta Beach at 13:00 hrs. Gerald Sokaro, MP, Yello
whead, AB will make the presentation on behalf the government of Canada.
Art, as you may be aware has over the years cycled around Canada in an effort in raising funds and awareness to the Canadian Cancer Foundation. Art’s most recent cycling venture, at the age of 80 years (young) was this past June/July when he cycled from Ft McMurray to Medicine Hat, stopping in 17 communities in an effort to raise funds and awareness. The presentation is being held at the church only because all other buildings in Alberta Beach are fully booked that day. There is no order of dress requirement, come as you are. Coffee/tea and snacks are planned afterwards. An open invitation is extended. Congratulatory messages may be sent directly to Art at: Art Brochu: abrochu@telusplanet.net |
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![]() Thanks to Sean Gilligan for reporting the damage to the Cairn. I did a drive by and took photos of damage. See below cairn before damage and what was found damaged. D Paris ![]() ![]() |
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![]() [Traduction suit] As part of a Canadian War Museum initiative, “In Their Own Voices,” aimed at creating accounts of veteran experience after war or military service, Dr. Howard Coombs (3 Commando 1989-1991) is researching the ongoing efforts made by Canadian Airborne Regiment members to preserve the “Airborne brotherhood” after the 1995 disbandment. Key research questions are aimed at outlining the idea of the “Airborne Brotherhood” and how that spirit has been preserved. Working under Coombs’ supervision are two researchers from the Royal Military College of Canada (Kingston) who will be conducting interviews until 30 June. They are Naval Cadet Hakan Eskisarli (English interviews) at s30240@rmc-cmr.ca and Officer Cadet Laurent St-Louis (French interviews) at s30319@rmc-cmr.ca. If interested in taking part in an interview feel free to contact either interviewer. Participants will sign a permission form to use their interview as part of the research project. Interviews can be anonymized. If not interested in participating in an interview but wishing to contribute to the project feel free to send an email with your thoughts on the two areas of research – and whether you would like your name cited or not to either Naval Cadet Hakan Eskisarli (English) at s30240@rmc-cmr.ca or Officer Cadet Laurent St-Louis (French) at s30319@rmc-cmr.ca. CWM “In Their Own Voices” website https://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm-mcg/in-their-own-voices/ Projet de recherche sur le Régiment aéroporté du Canada Dans le cadre d'une initiative du Musée canadien de la guerre, « Leur histoire », visant à créer des récits de l'expérience des vétérans après la guerre ou le service militaire, M. Howard Coombs (3 Commando 1989-1991) effectue des recherches sur les efforts déployés par les membres du Régiment aéroporté du Canada pour préserver la « fraternité aéroportée » après le démantèlement de 1995. Les principales questions de recherche visent à définir l'idée de la « fraternité aéroportée » et la manière dont cet esprit a été préservé. Sous la supervision de M. Coombs, deux chercheurs du Collège militaire royal du Canada (Kingston) mèneront des entretiens jusqu'au 30 juin. Il s'agit de l’aspirant de marine Hakan Eskisarli (entretiens en anglais) à l'adresse courriel s30240@rmc-cmr.ca et de l’élève-officier Laurent St-Louis (entretiens en français) à l'adresse courriel s30319@rmc-cmr.ca. Si vous souhaitez participer à un entretien, n'hésitez pas à contacter l'un ou l'autre des intervieweurs. Les participants signeront un formulaire d'autorisation pour utiliser leur entretien dans le cadre du projet de recherche. Les entretiens peuvent être rendus anonymes. Si vous n'êtes pas intéressé par un entretien mais que vous souhaitez contribuer au projet, n'hésitez pas à envoyer un courriel avec vos réflexions sur les deux domaines de recherche – et si vous souhaitez que votre nom soit cité ou non – à l’aspirant de marine Hakan Eskisarli (anglais) à s30240@rmc-cmr.ca ou à l’élève-officier Laurent St-Louis (français) à s30319@rmc-cmr.ca. MCG « Leur histoire » https://www.museedelaguerre.ca/cwm-mcg/leur-histoire/ |
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![]() The attached (click here) has was written by Walt Romanow’s grandson, Brett who made the climb on June 5th to sprinkle his grandparents ashes. As he has written in his article, there were other family members in attendance for this ceremony, all of which would of loved go been able to complete the climb with Brett. However, they as with the remainder of us who stayed on the lower levels were not able too for a myriad of reasons, but were there with Brett in our thoughts as he paid homage to his grandparents. Dave R. Paris Airborne Reunion 2023 - (Chalk Assembly Nose-Dock Edmonton) |
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![]() Those wishing to renew dues can do so via mail to: Airborne Social Club (Edmonton) Northtown PO, Box 71034 9308 - 137 Ave Edmonton, AB T5E 6J8 If not sure of your renewal, check the your current membership card, it has your expiry date. Dave dr.paris@shaw.ca |