RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

      A little piece of Canadian history.   Who was the first Canadian to break the sound barrier?   A former member of the RCMP….Acting Lance Corporal Alexander “Al” John Lilly, Regimental # 11839.   How can that be you ask!       I have had the picture below in my photo library for some […]

      In January 2016, North Vancouver Detachment had an unveiling ceremony hosted by Supt. Chris Kennedy (Officer i/c North Vancouver Detachment).           Retired Officer’s Commanding North Vancouver Detachment and their wives were invited to this special ceremony.  A special photographic wall display was unveiled displaying the photographs of 20 […]

          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) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements […]

        Last week, we sent out the following photograph seeking Veteran assistance in identifying the two members in the photograph.         This photograph of two mounted members on Parliament Hill was recently sent to us by Veteran Fred Stark who was scanning some of his old photographs. He believed […]

      Another Case Solved On Behalf Of Her Majesty The Queen!           Recently we reached out to our Veterans to see if they could help identify two members in a photograph taken of then Princess Elizabeth when she visited Canada in 1951 filling in for her ailing father King […]

        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) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements […]

      Veteran Fred Stark was going through his old Force photographs and came across which he took in September 1958 in front of the Canadian Parliament building.  the identity of the two mounted members is unknown.           If you have any idea who these two members may be?  If […]

      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) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements […]

      Many members can recall their personal experiences in being involved in a police motor vehicle accident or having their police vehicle damaged.           The subsequent submission of accident forms, statements, photographs and the independent investigation that came thereafter.  If the member was found responsible for the damage or […]

      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) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by […]