RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

I received so many great responses to an earlier posting of “Who is this Member?” It turned out to be a photo of Cpl. Eddie Hill of the Equitation Staff at “N” Division in the early 1950s I thought I would try one more time with some publicity photos taken of Musical Ride members around 1956/57. It may […]

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), who served  in “E” Division for 20 years, has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date. Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

Members now have the ability to pay their annual RCMP Veterans Association – Vancouver Division membership dues (currently $65) through an Interac e-Transfer of funds. Information Regarding Interac e-Transfer The smart, secure way to send your own money. Interac e-Transfer is a convenient way to send, request and receive money directly from one bank account […]

To All Members of Vancouver Division: The Friends of the Mounted Police Heritage Centre – PILLARS OF THE FORCE INITIATIVE – is trying something new with a FaceBook focus of five posts spread over a period of time.  As of March 7th, the focus is on the CANADIAN NORTH and features RCMP S/Sgt Ivan Thue, […]

Honorary Vancouver Division member, George Garrett, had an overwhelming attendance at his Book signing on March 9, 2019 for his latest release, “George Garrett – Intrepid Reporter”.  Pictured are:  Ron Morse, Joy Honeybourn, Brian Honeybourn (Vancouver Division Associate Member), George Garrett and Donna Morse.  Congratulations George!   Donna Morse

Passing of Reg # 17814, Ronald (Robbie) Harold Robinson (1931-03-04), 40 year member of the RCMP Veterans’ Association.     Robbie passed away on March 11, 2019.  A Celebration of Life will be held at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 – 28 Avenue, South Surrey, B.C. on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 2pm.  The family advises that a […]

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), who served  in “E” Division for 20 years, has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date. Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

Passed peacefully on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019. He was in his 85th year. Bob Knuckle was the author of several books on the RCMP including “In The Line of Duty; The Honour Roll of the RCMP Since 1873”(1994); Beyond Reason, The Murder of a Mountie (1997); In the Line of Duty, Volume II, From Fort MacLeod to Mayerthorpe (2005);  A Master […]

To All Division Members: Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities (PRDA) has invited RCMP Veterans’ Association, Vancouver Division Members, to join the PRDA family at their upcoming “Night at the Races”.  The attached poster has the details for this event and tickets can be obtained by calling PRDA at 604-530-8717. 

Ric Hall, Director – Membership, has been attempting to contact those members who qualify for their Long Service Badge and Bar, commencing with 30 years and up to 50 years, with the Vancouver Division of the RCMP Veterans’ Association.   Below is a list of those entitled to a Badge and Bar in 2019.  Those highlighted […]