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IN MEMORIAM
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 | ||||
Fred joined the Canadian Army (Regular) as a member of the Canadian Provost Corps in 1946 and served until his retirement in November 1954. He served with the United Nations in Korea 1951–1952. Frederick Brown served as the Association National President from 01 January 1988 to 30 October 1993. During this time he was instrumental in successfully applying to the Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs for the Grant of a Charter by Letters Patent under the provisions of Part II of the Canada Corporations Act on 24 October 1991. He also obtained permission from the United Nations to use “United Nations” in the title name of the “Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping”. 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 | ||||
Robert joined the Canadian Army (Regular) in 1940 and served until his retirement in October 1975. Robert served a tour with the United Nations Emergency Force in Gaza. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Harold Joined the Canadian Army Service Corps in January 1952 and served until his retirement from the Canadian Forces in September 1983. He served in Korea from January 1953 to March 1954 with Headquarters 25 Canadian Infantry Brigade. Harold also served with NATO Forces in Germany. Harold was also a member of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Association as a life member, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 Sudbury, Korea Veterans Association of Canada Unit 19 Sudbury and the War Pensioners of Canada Sudbury Chapter. May He Rest in Peace | ||||
Sam joined the Canadian Army as an infantry man in 1952 with the Régiment Fusiliers Mont-Royal till 1954 and transferred to the Canadian Guards till 1957. The same year he then joined the Royal 22e Regiment till is retirement in 1978. Sam completed a 6 month tour with the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces, serving in Cyprus in 1969. He also served with NATO Forces in Germany. May He Rest in Peace Lionel "Sam" Saumier, CD, était membre de l’Association canadienne des Vétérans des Forces de Paix des Nations Unies, Succursale Major-Général Alain R. Forand, Québec. Il était également membre de la de l’Association du 22e Inc. succursale Fort St-Jean ainsi que de la filiale Richelieu no. 79 de la Légion royale canadienne de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Sam joignit les rangs de l’Armée canadienne en 1952 comme fantassin au sein du Régiment des Fusiliers Mont-Royal jusqu’en 1954. Ensuite il transféra au régiment des Canadian Guards jusqu’en 1957. Par la suite il joint le Royal 22e Régiment jusqu’à sa retraite en 1978. Sam servit à Chypre en 1969 avec les Force de Paix des Nations Unies. Il servit également avec les Forces de l’OTAN en Allemagne. Qu’il repose en Paix | ||||
Barney joined the Canadian Army Reserves in 1945 and the Regular Force on his 18th Birthday in 1947 with the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps. Barney served both in Canada and as a United Nations Peacekeeper with United Nations India Pakistan Observer Mission (UNIPOM) between September and December 1865. He also served with United Nations Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) between December 1965 and May 1966. Barney was also well known as a toy maker having pursued his passion for woodworking on his retirement from the Military and Public Service. He founded "Barney Built" making a large variety of high quality wooden toys bringing joy to thousands of children. May He Rest in Peace |
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
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