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rip soldier 
you will not be forgotten condolences to the family,,,friends,,and members of the canadian forces
sincerely yours,,
scoty
Another sad day in the Dragoons
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rip soldier you will not be forgotten condolences to the family,,,friends,,and members of the canadian forces
sincerely yours,,
scoty
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I cleared him in not even a few days ago ....
He was saying hello to friends he had here from before and catching up on things, and now he is gone, just like that ..?
My condolences to his family and friends. Tomorrow will not be an easy day.
R.I.P. Warrant.
He was saying hello to friends he had here from before and catching up on things, and now he is gone, just like that ..?
My condolences to his family and friends. Tomorrow will not be an easy day.
R.I.P. Warrant.
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Condolences to his family and friends and to his Regimental family.
RIP WO Cox
RIP WO Cox
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God speed Randy.
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Bit of a correction. The accident happened in Smith Falls on Saturday night....not Oromocto.
No idea still as to what exactly happened.
He was in the middle of his move from Gagetown to Petawawa when it happened.
This morning the Regiment was formed for parade in front of F-16 and was given the bad news by the CO and RSM.
Bumped into an old friend (12RBC SSM) who is on his way to Afghanistan...he asked what was up with the RCD flag at half mast.
Told him about Randy.......absolute shock.
He had just mugged him out of the Snr NCOs mess a scant few days ago.
Regards
No idea still as to what exactly happened.
He was in the middle of his move from Gagetown to Petawawa when it happened.
This morning the Regiment was formed for parade in front of F-16 and was given the bad news by the CO and RSM.
Bumped into an old friend (12RBC SSM) who is on his way to Afghanistan...he asked what was up with the RCD flag at half mast.
Told him about Randy.......absolute shock.
He had just mugged him out of the Snr NCOs mess a scant few days ago.
Regards
Lance Wiebe
Sr. Member
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When I heard the news I felt like I was sucker punched. Randy is a good friend, and I'll miss him. He was in my troop for a few years as well.
He was to return to Oromocto at the end of the month to close out his house sale and pick up his family for the move to Petawawa.
My condolences to his family.
RIP Randy. You'll be missed.
He was to return to Oromocto at the end of the month to close out his house sale and pick up his family for the move to Petawawa.
My condolences to his family.
RIP Randy. You'll be missed.
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My condolences to his family and friends.
RIP
RIP
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A close friends' Bio:
BIOGRAPHY
WARRANT OFFICER R. COX, CD
Warrant Officer Randy Cox was an outstanding Senior NCO and a dedicated member of the CF. Born in Harbour Breton Newfoundland on September 7, 1965, he joined the Canadian Forces in 1984. His career was marked by distinguished service initially with the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s) followed by service with the Royal Canadian Dragoons. During his first Regimental tour he was employed as a Tp MCpl, including a deployment to Cyprus. He was posted to the Armour School in Gagetown and served as an instructor until his promotion to Sergeant in 1999 and was posted back to the RCD for his second Regimental tour which lasted 4 years. He was subsequently posted to Yellowknife as the Coord Sergeant for the Canadian Rangers, promoted to Warrant Officer, and posted back to the Armour School as an instructor last summer. He was most recently posted to the RCD for a third Regimental tour where he was to have served as a Tp WO, marking 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Armour Corps.
Randy was very dedicated soldier, husband and father. Family oriented, he enjoyed spending time with his daughter on long bike rides. He was an avid sportsman and had just purchased his `Dream Bike prior to his posting to Petawawa. Randy loved buying and selling cars, doing home renovations and collecting Inuit carvings. He was an intelligent, interesting, entertaining and caring person. Randy loved his time in the military and made many friends throughout his career being an active member of the military community. His son, Chris, is currently posted with the Royal Canadian Regiment in Petawawa and his daughter, Amber, is a high school student in Gagetown. His wife, Cynthia, resides in Gagetown. Randy will be sadly missed by all.
Randy's funeral arrangements:
1. Condolences and donations
We confirmed via telecon that all Sympathy cards and flowers to WO Cox's family be sent to Cindy's parents (Rick and Karen Andrews). Their address is as follows:
504 Apple Lane
PO Box 417
Chalk River, ON, K0J 1J0
As for monetary donations, the family has requested that all proceeds be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
2. Viewing
As discussed at reference, the family has requested a viewing at the Murphy Funeral Home on Sunday, 11 Jun 06 from 1400-1600hrs. The family has opened this viewing to all friends of the family. Murphy Funeral Home has already been informed of this new development.
3. Funeral of WO Cox
Details of the military funeral service in Petawawa (while still under development) are as follows:
Location: C-53 Hangar, RCD lines
1000 - Family members arrive. Classrooms 1 and 2 in C-53 will be used as the VIP room for the family members.
1020 - All attendees are to be seated.
1030 - Service commences.
1130 - Service complete, followed immediately by the movement to All Saints Anglican Cemetery.
1300 - Post-service reception (location TBC, but tentatively set at the Reichwald Mess)
BIOGRAPHY
WARRANT OFFICER R. COX, CD
Warrant Officer Randy Cox was an outstanding Senior NCO and a dedicated member of the CF. Born in Harbour Breton Newfoundland on September 7, 1965, he joined the Canadian Forces in 1984. His career was marked by distinguished service initially with the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s) followed by service with the Royal Canadian Dragoons. During his first Regimental tour he was employed as a Tp MCpl, including a deployment to Cyprus. He was posted to the Armour School in Gagetown and served as an instructor until his promotion to Sergeant in 1999 and was posted back to the RCD for his second Regimental tour which lasted 4 years. He was subsequently posted to Yellowknife as the Coord Sergeant for the Canadian Rangers, promoted to Warrant Officer, and posted back to the Armour School as an instructor last summer. He was most recently posted to the RCD for a third Regimental tour where he was to have served as a Tp WO, marking 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Armour Corps.
Randy was very dedicated soldier, husband and father. Family oriented, he enjoyed spending time with his daughter on long bike rides. He was an avid sportsman and had just purchased his `Dream Bike prior to his posting to Petawawa. Randy loved buying and selling cars, doing home renovations and collecting Inuit carvings. He was an intelligent, interesting, entertaining and caring person. Randy loved his time in the military and made many friends throughout his career being an active member of the military community. His son, Chris, is currently posted with the Royal Canadian Regiment in Petawawa and his daughter, Amber, is a high school student in Gagetown. His wife, Cynthia, resides in Gagetown. Randy will be sadly missed by all.
Randy's funeral arrangements:
1. Condolences and donations
We confirmed via telecon that all Sympathy cards and flowers to WO Cox's family be sent to Cindy's parents (Rick and Karen Andrews). Their address is as follows:
504 Apple Lane
PO Box 417
Chalk River, ON, K0J 1J0
As for monetary donations, the family has requested that all proceeds be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
2. Viewing
As discussed at reference, the family has requested a viewing at the Murphy Funeral Home on Sunday, 11 Jun 06 from 1400-1600hrs. The family has opened this viewing to all friends of the family. Murphy Funeral Home has already been informed of this new development.
3. Funeral of WO Cox
Details of the military funeral service in Petawawa (while still under development) are as follows:
Location: C-53 Hangar, RCD lines
1000 - Family members arrive. Classrooms 1 and 2 in C-53 will be used as the VIP room for the family members.
1020 - All attendees are to be seated.
1030 - Service commences.
1130 - Service complete, followed immediately by the movement to All Saints Anglican Cemetery.
1300 - Post-service reception (location TBC, but tentatively set at the Reichwald Mess)
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Update from the RSM:
Randy Cox died of his injuries sustained from an ATV accident 3 June 2006. This is awful news as we are attempting to sort out 2 rotations to Operations over seas, however this is life as we know it. The Regt has been busy and some of you may not have the information that you require or would wish to have. Here it is!
Randy's remains have been transported to NFLD for a service in Randy's home town of Grand Banks. His remains will return to Petawawa for a Ceremony in Petawawa on Saturday. There will be a viewing for friends at the Murphy Funeral Home in Pembroke Sunday 11 June from 1400-1600 hrs. The Ceremony will be in C-53 in the Regt'l lines at 10:30 Monday 12 June. All spectators must be seated by 1015 hrs.
The Armd School has completed their Service as Randy departed only days ago from Gagetown to Petawawa. This is a tragedy. I know the info is late however you must understand with the Families in two separate locations and some of the Regt on Ex or doing TMST training. It's hard to co-ordinate the Details. Information start and flow were hard.
We will continue, however, Randy had a special personality that can't be copied, we shall miss him.
Randy Cox died of his injuries sustained from an ATV accident 3 June 2006. This is awful news as we are attempting to sort out 2 rotations to Operations over seas, however this is life as we know it. The Regt has been busy and some of you may not have the information that you require or would wish to have. Here it is!
Randy's remains have been transported to NFLD for a service in Randy's home town of Grand Banks. His remains will return to Petawawa for a Ceremony in Petawawa on Saturday. There will be a viewing for friends at the Murphy Funeral Home in Pembroke Sunday 11 June from 1400-1600 hrs. The Ceremony will be in C-53 in the Regt'l lines at 10:30 Monday 12 June. All spectators must be seated by 1015 hrs.
The Armd School has completed their Service as Randy departed only days ago from Gagetown to Petawawa. This is a tragedy. I know the info is late however you must understand with the Families in two separate locations and some of the Regt on Ex or doing TMST training. It's hard to co-ordinate the Details. Information start and flow were hard.
We will continue, however, Randy had a special personality that can't be copied, we shall miss him.
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The Regiment held it's memorial service for WO Cox this morning. Family matters prevent me from attending, however I will pause to remember him. R.I.P WO Cox.
Regards
Regards
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The ceremony went extremely well.
I have never seen a more dignified way of sending off a Dragoon.
Here is a brief synopsis:
LAVs rolled out carrying his remains and the pallbearers as a Coyote acted as escort. Randy was carried in the C/S that was to be his.
Half guard of Dragoons in full scarlets did a salute....honorary palbearers escorted Randy in to the hanger.
From there it was a full funeral with a very moving eulogy from WO Bush...Randy's close friend over the years. There wasn't a dry eye or lumpless throat in the place.
After the service he was whisked away to the cemetery behind the little church on Victoria St next to the Lions hall.
Honour guard performed a salute as Randy was carried into the cemetery escorted by the honorary palbearers.
Flag was folded and it, his medals and beret were given to his wife Cindy.
Last Post, lament (bagpipes) Reveille were played with the Honour Guard firing their rifles.
After the family said their last goodbyes every Dragoon and soldier in attendance marched up and gave their last respects...with a final salute.
Randy had a direct impact on my wife and I when she was in the ICU of Ottawa General Hospital.
He kept telling me "Don't worry about what is happening at work...it'll still be there when you get back, take care of your wife."
He set the example for me and others of how to take care of your troops.
RIP Randy....you will be missed.
Regards
I have never seen a more dignified way of sending off a Dragoon.
Here is a brief synopsis:
LAVs rolled out carrying his remains and the pallbearers as a Coyote acted as escort. Randy was carried in the C/S that was to be his.
Half guard of Dragoons in full scarlets did a salute....honorary palbearers escorted Randy in to the hanger.
From there it was a full funeral with a very moving eulogy from WO Bush...Randy's close friend over the years. There wasn't a dry eye or lumpless throat in the place.
After the service he was whisked away to the cemetery behind the little church on Victoria St next to the Lions hall.
Honour guard performed a salute as Randy was carried into the cemetery escorted by the honorary palbearers.
Flag was folded and it, his medals and beret were given to his wife Cindy.
Last Post, lament (bagpipes) Reveille were played with the Honour Guard firing their rifles.
After the family said their last goodbyes every Dragoon and soldier in attendance marched up and gave their last respects...with a final salute.
Randy had a direct impact on my wife and I when she was in the ICU of Ottawa General Hospital.
He kept telling me "Don't worry about what is happening at work...it'll still be there when you get back, take care of your wife."
He set the example for me and others of how to take care of your troops.
RIP Randy....you will be missed.
Regards
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My father, my hero lost his battle with cancers due to Agent Orange.
MCpl Robert J. Charland
Robert (Bob) J. Charland 75, of Moncton, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully at the Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital on Monday June 26, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ottawa, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Gilbert) Charland. Bob was retired from the Canadian Armed Forces with 32 years service, having being stationed in Lahr, Germany; Alert, Northwest Territories; Whitehorse, Yukon; Saint John, Gagetown and various bases in Ontario. Bob was a member of Moncton legion Branch # 6, he enjoyed working on cars, playing darts, was an avid cook and enjoyed all sports, however, his grandchildren, great grandchild and family came first.
Bob will be sadly missed by his wife of 54 years Emilienne (Millie) (Theriault) Charland: Daughters; Sandra Roper (Frank), Shediac; Gail Leger, Berry Mills;; Sons: Guy, Moncton; Maurice (Gisele), Mississauga, ON: Grandchildren; Craig, Lesley, Tanya, Robyn, Amanda, Ryan, Travis, Lisa, April: Great Granddaughter Abigail. Brothers: Ernie (Betty), North Gower, On; Bill (Dot), Calgary, AB; Raymond, Alberta. Several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Jim.
Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm. Moncton Legion # 6 Memorial service Wednesday 7pm. Funeral Service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday June 29, 2006, 11am. Rev. Aaron Billard officiating. Reception following the service.
In Bob’s memory, donations made to Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital Oncology unit or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
www.fergusonknowlesfh.com
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SADNESS HAS HIT THE FAMILY AGAIN
It is with sorrow that I pass on the death of a loyal wife of our ARMOURED FAMILY
Mrs Althea Berry wife of MWO® Russ Berry passed away on 10 July in hospital in Ottawa.
Althea is resting at
Malcolm Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home
141 Renfrew Street
Pembroke
Visitation is
Friday 2 to 4
7 to 9 pm
Saturday 12 to 2 oclock
Service in the chapel on Saturday at 2 pm
Interment in the Calvin United/First Presbyterian Cemetery
Donations can be made to
Ontario Heart & Stroke
Canadian Diabetes Association
(from Frank Smith)
It is with sorrow that I pass on the death of a loyal wife of our ARMOURED FAMILY
Mrs Althea Berry wife of MWO® Russ Berry passed away on 10 July in hospital in Ottawa.
Althea is resting at
Malcolm Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home
141 Renfrew Street
Pembroke
Visitation is
Friday 2 to 4
7 to 9 pm
Saturday 12 to 2 oclock
Service in the chapel on Saturday at 2 pm
Interment in the Calvin United/First Presbyterian Cemetery
Donations can be made to
Ontario Heart & Stroke
Canadian Diabetes Association
(from Frank Smith)
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