RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

        The following information has been received and is provided for your information and consideration.             According to Wanda Blake, this Grand Opening is open to RCMP Veterans and the general public: Sam Steele: The Journey of a Canadian Hero Summer feature exhibit by the RCMP Historical Collections […]

      Byron Budd submitted “If One Day!” and stated “thought you would find this interesting.” Very innovative at the time in raising a lot of money during hard times & getting attention around the world.       Back in 1942, the Canadian government decided to create an innovative plan to support the […]

      As you will recall from previous messages, the Vancouver Division is sponsor Grover.  He is one of the new puppies at the BC & Alberta Guide Dog Service. Recently, we received a letter of appreciation from the BC & Alberta Guide Dog Service and it is below for your information:     […]

    Two realities we all face is death and taxes. If a RCMP Veteran receives a pension, they are entitled to a regimental grave marker at public expense.  The choice of a grave marker comes in three different forms:       The selection of the RCMP regimental grave marker hinges on the regulations […]

    On May 19th of this year, the RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division marks their 100th anniversary. The early history of the Vancouver Division was first outlined in an article entitled “How We Started” and was published in the 31st edition of the Scarlet & Gold magazine (page 129). Noted article was written […]

    The Canadian Police & Peace Officer Memorial and Pavilion are located on Parliament Hill – directly behind the Parliament building. For those Veterans who have not been to Ottawa to view the memorial, we have provided below some recent photographs of this memorial and pavilion.     The pavilion has it own history […]

        On January 7, 2013, one hundred and fifty retired RCMP members attended a tour of the new “E” Division Headquarters at the invitation of RCMP Superintendent Wayne Sutherland (OIC “E” Division HQ Relocation Project).     In his opening comments to the group, Superintendent outline that “the long awaited new “E” […]

    Brian Neville (webmaster) continues to manage our national website and many Division webpages. Neville updates these sites on a constant basis.  The National website banner has been amended to add NATIONAL which was previously hidden within DIVISIONS.  This banner item contains all contact information for the National President, Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, Directors, […]

      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 […]

    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 […]