Last updated:   September 16th, 2010

Francois Alarie

Anthony Bowie Drowned in Navy Bay in September 1972 during our Recruit Obstacle Course.  A tribute to our classmate was written by Brian Kroeker after the tragic event.

Dear Tony:

Tony, memories of all the too brief moments of life we shared with you still linger fresh in our minds.  They always will.  Some people think that men in the Armed Forces become accustomed to death or that they take it as part of their jobs.  Don't believe them Tony.  You yourself saw the buddy system in action during the brief span of time we were here.  When we lost you, we lost a part of ourselves.  A part that can never be replaced.  We lost a smiling face in the midst of turmoil.  We lost an example of spirit and determination to succeed.

Tony, you were on the verge of entering what could have been a very rewarding career.  You're gone now and we'll have to carry on without you.  We'll strive to do our best.  I'm sure that's the way you would want it to be.

There's only one more thing I'd like to say to you Tony.  Just before starting the obstacle course, we all heard you say that you were going to win.  Thinking back to that fateful day, you must have won, Tony, because we all lost, we lost you.

Your Buddy,
Brian Kroeker
On behalf of the Cadet Wing

 

Pierre Gauvin National Defence, Nepean Nomads Walking Club, and Past Master of the Chaudiere Lodge #264. Gone too soon, finally at rest on Friday, June 8, 2007 at the age of 52 years. He remained strong, feisty, and funny, throughout a difficult 2-year fight with multiple myeloma. Beloved husband and best friend of Louise Ford. Loving father of Donna Dao. Dear brother of Andre (Lyse) and Louise (Roger). Special uncle of Nanette, Lacey, Christopher, Bradley, Jim, Andreeanne, Charles and Fredric. Great uncle of Tai-Lye, Riley, Torin, Hollie and Paige. Predeceased by his parents Conrad and Berangere Gauvin. He will be sadly missed by his in-laws Mac and Betty Tigwell. Louise and Donna are grateful for the compassionate care of all the staff of Module L, the BLT team, MDCU and 5-West at the Ottawa General Hospital. A Masonic service was held in the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore & Baseline) on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 2 p.m. Donations to the Little Angels and Bone Marrow Transplant Fund, 501 Smythe Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6 would be appreciated.

Terry McKenzie

Dale McLaughlin

Don Oxley

Johnson Albert Rose

Captain(N) Richard Keith Taylor  June 20, 1954 June 19, 2006 Captain(N) Richard Keith Taylor passed away, much too soon, on June 19th, 2006 at 7:31pm from his 34 month battle with brain cancer. He was four and half hours shy of his 52nd birthday. Family gathered at his bedside as he left this world with a joyous smile upon his face. His passing was without pain or discomfort and was peaceful in every sense of the word. It has been an amazing journey over these last several years. There were moments of shed tears and immense pain, but his determination and will to survive was nothing less than inspirational. Richard never wavered in his fight against cancer. He fought his battle like any astounding Naval Officer, with dignity and perseverance. Hope for a cure motivated Richard's struggle to survive. Richard devoted 32 years of his life to the Canadian Forces and he was very proud to wear the Navy uniform. He was a loving and charismatic husband, father, son, brother, friend and human being. His sense of humour and spirit lives on in the memories of the people who knew and loved him. You do not have to fight anymore dad. We all love you and miss you. Till we see you again. Richard is predeceased by his mother, Margaret Taylor (1999) and his father in-law John Tapp (2000). He is survived by: his father, Ronald (Fud), sister, Wendy (Naggy), brother, David, loving and devoted wife, Patricia, sons Ronald (26) and Robert (22), daughter, Melanie (24), mother-in-law, Josephine Tapp, sisters-in-law: Shirley, Caroline (Paul), Linda, Eileen (Gordon) and Judy. A special thank you to family and friends, Dr. Ross and staff at CDU1, Dr. Atwell, Dr. Pai, Dr. Sun, Dr. Yam, Wanda, Yvonne, Donna, Maggie, Richard, Ian, Dave, Peter, Hospice Staff, WeCare Nurses, Community Home Care Nurses, family and dear friends. All of you have made this journey for Richard and his family a little less painful. You have all honoured his wishes and his integrity. A Full Military Funeral was held at CFB Esquimalt, drill hall, on June 24th, 2006 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Veterans Commentary (God's Acre). A reception was then held at the Wardroom. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brain Cancer Research Foundation. Please visit www.rktaylor.ca We imagine you cancer free, running through fields of golden yellow. We can imagine you cancer free, dancing on a sandy beach and you are a lucky fellow.

Bertin Tremblay (Bert)   After a courageous battle with Osteosarcoma, Bert went home to the Lord on Friday, October 27, 2006 in his 52nd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Debi (nee Borenko) and their children Philippe, Stephanie and Danielle. He is survived by his parents Roger and Celine Tremblay of Alma, Quebec and by his brothers and sisters Jacinthe (Gervais) Girard, Mario (Denise), Fabienne (Luc) Tremblay, Richard (Chantal), Odile (Marcel) Faubert, Vital, Nicolas and Melanie (Robin) Tremblay. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Hope (Jerry) Lethbridge, sisters-in-law Catherine (Grant) Tremblay and Shari (Ron) Neal. He is predeceased by his sister Caroline of Quebec and by his father-in-law Mike Borenko of Napanee. Special thanks to Dr. Verma, Dr. Werier, Dr. Donahue and the staff at the Ottawa General Cancer Centre. Funeral service was held at the Metropolitan Bible Church, 453 Bank Street at Gladstone on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment of Urn at a later date at the National Military Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.