RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

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 […]

  William Henry (Bill) Schindeler Superintendent (Retired) Reg #17781 / O.790 1931 – 2025 Years of Service: 1952 – 1987 Postings:  “D”, “A”, HQ, “K” and “E” Divisions RCMP Veterans’ Association Life Member Past President Vancouver Division In Loving Memory of William Henry Schindeler Feb 11, 1931-Feb 15, 2025 Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15th […]

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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 […]

A Facebook group chat request was received by a veteran in our Division from 2 senior retired RCMP members about a health and well-being check.  He was not surprised as one of the members lives in Chilliwack (as does the veteran) and he had just gotten out of the hospital for surgery and was recovering […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]