RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

    Robert Belcher distinguished himself both within the Force and in his activities after retiring. As this tribute will outline, Robert Belcher participated in most of the historical events in the Force’s history from the March West to the Boer War.         Robert Belcher was born on April 23, 1849 at […]

February 12, 2011, Don Cherry and Ron McLean ham it up a little for Coach’s Corner. Don Cherry’s great gransfather was S/Cst. John Cherry (OS-165) – a Member of the NorthWest Mounted Police (NWMP).

This is an excellent video tribute for the four members killed at Mayerthorpe Alberta on March 3, 2005. The entire nation mourned the untimely killing of these four members.

This is an excellent tribute to serving and past RCMP members. It also pays tribute to the members who have been killed in the line of duty.

  One of the earliest symbols of bravery and inspiration to the early NWMP members was that of a 5’10” tall older man named Joseph Francis. For reasons only known to himself, his actual name was Joseph Lane.  He emigrated from England to Canada under the fictitious name of Joseph Francis (Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 […]

  He achieved many milestones while in the Force: a) involved in the original design of the Force organization; b) one of the first Force Recruiters; c) first members sworn into the Force and given Regiment # 1; d) first Regimental Sgt. Major; and e) had the Force’s first munity under his command.     […]