SRS Old Timers - Gaggle Lunch - 12 Apr 2006

Held at CFS LeitrimThis luncheon was hosted by American service personnel on exchange duty at CFS Leitrim in support of the annual Navy Day Ball.In attendance: (Hopefully I remember everyone) Clint Briscoe, Brian Cassidy, George Cruickshank, Roy Garrett, Dean Goodwin, Ernie Grimshaw, Hank Hansen, Morgan Jones, Roger Lajoie, Pierre Lauzon, Ray Lebeau, Bernie Lee, Evan Maclean, Morley McAllister, Ren Molnar, Monty Montgomery, Wayne Moore, Roger Newman, Neil O'Hare, John Reid, bob Ritchie, Trevor Roberts, Sam Severenuk, Frank Short, Bob Spinney, Dave St. Amand, Tom Tischart, Nigel Van Loan, Howie Voight, Gib Walker, Fred West, Butch Whitlaw, Brian Windle, Lynn Wortman, Brian Mont, Bob Marler, Vern Veinot, Ron Maclean, Lee Maier, Mike Marshall, Mario Racicot, Pepsi St. Marseille, Ron Bernard, Chuck O'Dale (picture attached)<> 1. Reunion update - The Caterer, DJ and Golf Course are booked. Preparations are well underway for another fun weekend. All items will be finalized by our next Gaggle meeting. On Sunday there will be a brief wreath laying ceremony at the Gloucester Cairn followed by brunch at the Greely Legion (old Gloucester site). 2. New Shirts - Frank Short brought a sample shirt. Response is great with sales better than expected. Anyone wishing to purchase a shirt can contact: butch.whitlaw for details.3. Cornwall Navy Club - Brian Windle invited anyone travelling in the Cornwall area to visit the Cornwall Navy Club on 6th Street.4. SUPRAD Desktop Flags - The sale of flags has been postponed until the next Gaggle Meeting and reunion in June. These flags are 6" x 4" and stand 9" high. Flags will be for sale with all proceeds going to ALS.5. National Military Cemetery - On request, Ray Lebeau gave an excellent briefing on "estate planning" and "pre-planning funeral arrangements". He had pamphlets on the Beechwood Cemetery available for anyone interested. Some points of interest were: All current and former CF members (both regular and reserve) who have been honourably discharged are eligible for burial in the National Military Cemetery (The Beechwood Cemetery). In addition, one family member (normally the spouse) may be interred in the same plot as the service member. Cost is very reasonable; you can secure a plot with a headstone for under $5,000.00. The grave marker can have a crest of choice I.e. RCAF, RCN, RCA, CFSRS. For more details you can contact Ms. Joann Joly, who runs the office for the NMC at beechwoodcemetery6. Moncton Reunion - Everyone was reminded that the Moncton Reunion is June 30, July 1 & 2. Latest news from Dave Shaw states approx 170 have registered so it should be a good time.7. Next Meeting - The next gathering is Wednesday, June 7, 2006. See you then.

Butch Whitlaw