RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has become a symbol of our country and is the only national police department in the world to receive this recognition. The courage, sacrifice and steadfast determination of Force members to maintain law and order have been the source of many legends, movies and books. The image of RCMP […]

        Our Vancouver Division President, Dick Hawkshaw, received a message based our webpage entitled “Canada Day – The Perspective of A Mountie.”  The message was from a respected British Columbia Crown Counsel lawyer and the content of the message is as follows:   Nearly all of my legal career was as a […]

        In this year of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, there have been many celebrations. Many of our Veterans have submitted various videos with highlights of the various celebrations for our Queen. These videos are provided below for your viewing enjoyment.

      RCMP Veteran Paul McGowan submitted the following poem which his daughter wrote in grade 12 to pay tribute her father and his service in the RCMP.  His daughter is now in 2nd year university.     This RCMP officer has a mustache ever so black, and on his head he has a […]

        Windy Gale, from England, submitted to the following photographs which appeared in a book entitled “The Queen Elizabeth Coronation Souvenir” and it was published in 1953. Book was published by L.T.A. Robinson Ltd., London. S.W.9.   One section of the book entitled “The Queen is Crowned” is written by Neil Ferrier and […]

      Since the establishment of the RCMP “Depot” Division in Regina, new members of the Force have been transformed into disciplined individuals who can proudly wear the uniform of the Force. With the passage of time, the training at “Depot” Division has changed many times. Veteran Ric Hall (past Drill Instructor) submitted the following […]

  Upon the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, we find ourselves with cause to celebrate and reflect upon the Royal Family’s long association with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). This association dates back to 1897 when the Force participated in celebrations which marked Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.  When the Canadian […]

    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 […]

          Bob Cooper (retired VPD member) regularly contributes articles to the Prime Time Crime column and frequently provides a perspective of the RCMP. He has given us permission to publish his article entitled “Real Policemen.”  This article appeared in the Prime Time Crime column on May 30, 2011 and the details […]

    Since the creation of the Force in 1873, over 200 members have been killed while performing their duty to serve their community and country. In two separate incidents, seven RCMP members were killed.  We have include a video on each incident: Kamloops in 1962 and Mayerthorpe 2005.