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Larry Burden’s This Day In The RCMP

The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten. Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden (#35982), who served  in “E” Division for 20 years, has spent many years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date.  Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

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Gone But Not Forgotten

  When an RCMP Veteran passes away, their old colleagues pause for a moment to reflect on the good times they had and the memories they created. Despite the times that the deceased member was serving their communities and away from their families, the Veteran’s family members are extremely proud of the contributions made by […]

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Photograph of a scale model of the RCMP St. Roch at the Vancouver Maritime Museum (Source of photo - Sheldon Boles).

Larry Burden’s This Day In The RCMP

The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten. Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden (#35982), who served  in “E” Division for 20 years, has spent many years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date.  Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

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Notice of Passing – Eldon J. DUECK – S/Sgt. (Ret’d) – #35511

Eldon J. Dueck Staff Sergeant (Retired) Reg #35511 1958 – 2025 Years of Service: 1979 – 2018 (circa) Postings:  “E” and HQ Divisions RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Vancouver Division May 3, 1958 – February 2, 2025 Eldon Dueck, of Abbotsford, BC, died at home on February 2, 2025, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 66. […]

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Notice of Passing – Kenneth Robert Handy – Superintendent (Ret’d)

Kenneth Robert Handy Superintendent (Retired) Reg #29667 / O.1837 Years of Service: 1972 – 2008 Postings:  “E” Division RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Central Vancouver Island Division Obituary and Condolences October 17, 1950 – December 31, 2024 The family of Kenneth Robert Handy – aka “Duke”, sadly announces his passing on Dec.31, 2024 from a cancerous […]

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Notice of Passing – William John Robert Stacey, Sergeant (Retired), Reg #16069

  William John Robert Stacey Sergeant (Retired) Reg #16069 1927 – 2024 Years of Service: 1950 – 1975 Postings:  “E” Division RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Vancouver Division January 25, 1927 – October 9, 2024 William (Bill) John Robert Stacey passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, 9 Oct 2024 at Langley Memorial Hospital, at the age of […]

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Seeking Any RCMP Veterans Who Served in Cyprus

Seeking any RCMP Veterans who served in Cyprus / Nous recherchons des vétérans de la GRC qui ont servi à Chypre DATE:      September 18, 2024        TO:          Association Members      FROM:    Chief Administration Officer RE:          Seeking any RCMP Veterans who served in […]

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Notice of Passing – Daniel Inglis STENE – Reg. #21664

  Daniel Inglis Stene Corporal Reg #21664 1938 – 2024 Years of Service: 1960 – 1972 Postings:  “E” Division RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Vancouver Division Obituary and Condolences June 12, 1938 ~ August 24, 2024  

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Notice of Passing – Michael Leo HEWAT – S/Sgt., (Ret’d), #22165

Michael Leo HEWAT Staff Sergeant (Retired) Reg #22165 1941 – 2024 Years of Service: 1961 – 1986 Postings:  “E” Division Other Service: Canadian Scottish Regiment, CAF RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Vancouver Division November 27, 1941 – August 11, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Micheal Leo Hewat on Sunday, August […]

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