RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

      Last week, Remembrance Services were held across Canada to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of all Canadian war Veterans. Based on this special day of remembrance, we received many submissions from many Veterans. These submissions are provided below for your information and viewing:   Veteran Phil Juby submitted “Morning Glory: Canada’s own […]

These videos are dedicated to the brave Canadian men that fought for freedom so many years ago, their fearlessness and relentless pursuit for freedom helping a nation rise to the top of the world stage, and securing Canada’s reputation as a country that will always rise to combat evil. We saluate our past and current […]

      Ernest Pasley joined the Force as a young man seeking travel and adventure.  While in the Force, he contributed to the Force’s presence in the Arctic and was selected to be the original skipper for the RCMP’s “St. Roch”         BACKGROUND Ernest Pasley was born on September 12, 1889 […]

    Last week, a gathering of group of S.O.B.s (Surrey Old Boys) met at the Dublin Crossing Pub. These ex-Surrey Detachment members met to maintain their friendships and bond with each other.     Yes, there is life after retirement and each continues to enjoy their retirement.  Lots of lies, laughs and good times were had […]

The RCMP E Division Headquarters Relocation Project is a major Crown initiative to relocate and consolidate existing RCMP Headquarters and Integrated Units housed in numerous locations throughout the Metro Vancouver to a new site in the City of Surrey known as the Green Timbers site. The Green Timbers site will provide a central, integrated, purpose-built […]

    One of the most colourful and noteable Corps Sergeant Majors was ‘Tim’ George Frederick  Griffin. He was born on February 3 1883 at Everton England. At the age of 16,  he joined the Imperial 18th Hussar and served in this regiment for 12 years.  At the time of his discharge, he had gained the […]

  For the month of May 2012, Joe Healey (National RCMP Gravesite database) website is paying tribute to the late Sergeant D.G. Holmes (Reg. #23464). Check out this tribute for Sergeant Holmes and other tributes at the National RCMP Gravesite database.                

    John V. Stinson was a typical young Ontario man looking for a sense of adventure in Westeran Canada or any where else. Every member contributes their own to the Force’s history.  In John Stinson’s case, he acquired acquired photographs of his time in the Force.  His photo collection of the Force in Siberia […]

    For many years, Force members confronted dangerous situations without the aid of bullet-proof vests and tasers.  Instead, they used various skills and techniques to make an arrest. The following story has been submitted by Veteran Jack Randle (Reg. #19593).       In May 1969, Constables Paul Seefried (Reg. #23594) Rod Ulmer (Reg. […]

        He became a Lieutenant in the Canadian Militia June 26, 1886. He joined the Regular Canadian Army as Lieutenant in the Canadian Mounted Infantry, Permanent Corps of Canada April 6, 1888. He transferred into the NWMP September 1889 and appointed Inspector (Regimental Number  # O.95). He served at various locations during […]