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IN MEMORIAM
Neil joined the Canadian Army in August 1939 as an Infantry Officer and during his military career served with the Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR), the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and the Canadian Airborne Regiment. Neil was not only a peacekeeper, having served with United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine (UNTSO) during the period November 1960 – November 1961, but he also was a World War II Veteran. Neil was also a member of the Royal Canadian Regiment Association, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Association and the Canadian Airborne Association. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Don joined the Canadian Army in August 1958 as a Transport Operator in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corp (RCASC) and later re-mustered as a Vehicle Mechanic in the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME). Donald L. McLean served a number of United Nations Peacekeeping missions throughout the Middle East and Africa. He served with the United Nations Emergency Force II (UNEF II) May – November 1974. This tour included the contentious 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus whereas Don and many of his colleagues were tasked to augment the Canadian Forces in Cyprus. He served with the United Nations Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP) March – October 1982; United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) October 1985 – April 1986 and United Nations Transition Group (UNTAG) August 1989 – January 1990. For his outstanding service to his country, in 2003 one of the streets in Garrison Green, Calgary, Alberta near Peacekeepers Park was renamed “Don McLean Avenue”. Donald was a long-standing Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, an active member within his church and was involved with various minor sports teams. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Chuck joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Fighter Control Operator and then as an Air Traffic Controller. Chuck served in Egypt with United Nations Emergency Force (Middle East) in 1978/1979. He was also an active member of Branch 098 Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston, NS. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Bruce joined the Canadian Army in February 1959 with the Royal Canadian Army Pay Corp. He served with Canadian Contingent United Nations Emergency Force (Middle East) in Cairo, Egypt. Bruce also served in the Golan Heights with the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force. Bruce was also presented a Certificate of Appreciation for his Dedication and Professionalism as Treasurer of the Calgary Chapter during the period 1992 – 2002. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
James joined the Canadian Army in October 1958 and served with the Fort Gary Horse. However, it was destined that members of the Fort Gary Horse would become First Troop “A” Squadron of the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadian). Thus, Jim proudly served wearing the blue beret with 56 Reconnaissance Troop, 1st Fort Gary Horse in Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force in the Gaza Strip. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Brian joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in March 1958 and served until his retirement in April 1989. His service career took him to Germany with NATO Forces during the period 1962 – 1967. Brian also served tours at Air Bases located in Nova Scotia and British Columbia. The Canadian Landmine Foundation has added a sixth honouree to its mine detection dog training project to note the passing of Brian Isfeld. This year the Canadian Landmine Foundation set out to fund the training of five mine detection dogs. The first, will be called Izzy in honour of Brian’s son, MCpl Mark Isfeld, the second will be named Paul in honour of Cpl Paul Davis, the third will be named Jeff in honour of MCpl Jeffery Walsh, the fourth will be named boomer in honour of Cpl Andrew Eykelenboom, and the fifth will be named Carol in honour of Mrs Carol Isfeld. Brian had also been an active member of the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 17, Courtenay, B.C. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Norm joined the Canadian Army in November 1953 as a Rifleman with the Canadian Rifle Regiment and was later re-badged to the 2nd Battalion, The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. He served with that battalion in Korea as a wireless operator. Norm was a very active member of the Korean Veterans Association of Canada, The Royal Canadian Legion, The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Association and the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Association. In keeping with his goal of working with other organizations in the best interest of Veterans and Peacekeepers within the Province of Manitoba Norm successfully lobbied the Provincial Government to name geographical sites after Manitobans killed in Korea and in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. Norm was also instrumental in successful lobbying the Provincial Government to declare June 25 as Korean Veterans Day and August 9 as Peacekeeping Day. Norm further undertook the task, with support of the LGen Crabbe Chapter members, to have a Cairn erected on Memorial Boulevard in Winnipeg which was dedicated during Peacekeeping Day Ceremonies in August 2004. The Cairn was dedicated to Peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the service of our country since the signing of the United Nations Charter on October 24, 1945.
May He Rest in Peace | ||||
John joined the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps as an administrative clerk in February 1956 and served until his retirement from the Canadian Forces in March 1987. John served with the Canadian Forces Attaché Office in Tel Aviv in 1969. He then served a tour with the United Nations Emergency Force 1 in the Gaza Strip during the period 1963 to 1964. John then served two tours with the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force in the Golan Heights from November 1978 to May 1979. His second tour was with the Headquarters in Damascus from February to August 1986. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Jim joined the Canadian Army in June 1956 and served until his release in September 1959. He served with the 56 Canadian Signal Squadron in United Nations Emergency Force (Middle East) from August 1957 to September 1958. James W. Kosovan was a Founding Member of the Canadian Association in United Nations Peacekeeping and was one of the first Directors of the Association when chartered 24 October 1991. He also represented the Association as the Eastern Ontario Provincial Director during the period 19 Oct 1996 to 19 October 2002. Jim was also instrumental in originating the Associations’ newsletter “ The Thin Blue Line” in the early 1990’s. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Donald had a varied service career having joined the Royal Canadian Navy in September 1952 then transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force and served a United Nations tour of duty with 436 Squadron Detachment in the Congo from August to December 1961. With unification, Don retired from the Canadian Forces in June 1970. Don was also an active member of the Canadian Naval Air Group Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Carol M. Isfeld was the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Civilian Division, the Queens Jubilee Medal, the Memorial Cross and was selected to be the National Silver Cross Mother for the year 2000. Carol is remembered for her contribution to Canada by the initiation of the “IZZY DOLL”. She also earned recognition and gratification when the Organization, International Community for the Relief of Starvation and suffering (ICROSS) Canada chose the “IZZY DOLL” as their icon. Thousands of these dolls have been used to pack fragile medical supplies destined for the poorest of the poor in poor countries around the world. Carol was also a member of the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association, Victoria Chapter. May She Rest in Peace | ||||
Peter joined the Canadian Army in 1941 and served in World War II with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. He served in United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt from July 1962 to July 1963. Peter was also an active member of the Army, Navy and Air Force Association, Barrie Post and the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Association. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Ambrose joined the Canadian Army (Regular) in 1957 and served until his retirement in November 1966. He served two tours in Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force from 1959–1960 and 1962-1963. Ambrose also served a United Nations Tour in Cyprus 1965–1966. May He Rest in Peace |
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
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