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 CAFA, a commemorative pilgrimage to Europe from 14–23 May 2027



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 The Veteran Farmer



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 Echelon Wellness



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Newsletter August 2025

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Collin Bokovay Memorabilia 

Ed Haines will be contact point if interested in any of these items.

ekhaines@shaw.ca


 
 
   
 AIRBORNE RING PURCHASE OFFER

Ross MacGregor has worked with JOSTENS to establish an Airborne Ring offer.

The attached form provides specific details in respect to the ordering and payment process.

Of note, JOSTENS is offering a $50 on each ring ordered when 10 or more orders at the same time is received. 

All orders are to go direct to JOSTENS via contacts points as indicated on the order sheet.

Note on the form indicates engraving on the inside of the ring can be done without charge.  Also the GARNET is the most suitable colour for the stone.

Additional clarification on this may be made direct to JOSTENS or Ross MacGregor (rusecure@telus.net – 780-777-6482)

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 SOVEREIGN’S MEDAL FOR VOLUNTEERS

FRED GOLDRING an active and valued member of the Club recently received notice from the Canadian Chancellery of Honours advising he has been awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.  This honour recognizes Canadians who have made a significant sustained and unpaid contribution to their community, in Canada or abroad.  Fred definitely is one who has met this criterion.
 
A particular quote from the announcement reads: Quote - “Fred Goldring has an extensive background in the Canadian Forces.  He has devoted a significant amount of time to validating the service of 'Patricia' soldiers in the PPCLI, tracing back to the year 1914.  In addition, he has played a pivotal role as a secretary and treasurer, overseeing the financial records of the local chapter and offering valuable recommendations for military-related donations, underscoring the importance of his financial contributions.”  Unquote
 
As a valued member of the Airborne Social Club (Edmonton), Fred over the years has provided exceptional service to the club and the Airborne Brotherhood as a whole, as a historian of Canadian paratroopers, appointments and Units.
 
Fred was formally presented with this honour by Ray Romses BGen (Ret’d), Colonel of the Regiment (PPCLI). 
 
 
Photos provided by.  Herb Kenny, Branch President  Edmonton PPCLI Association, National Membership Chair
 
   


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:

 
   
Brett's Article

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)
 
EASC DUES NEW AND RENEWAL

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