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In This Issue

President Message -1

Upcoming Events –1

CO Message –2

Trust—2

RSM Message – 3

Pub Night—3

HLCol Message –4

From the Museum –5

557 Army Cadets –6

676 Army Cadets –7-8

Ball Tournament –9

Pipe Band -10

From the Past –11

Golf Tournament –12

In Memorium –13

3 on 3 Hockey –14

Photo Gallery –15-16

Executive –16

The Lorne Scots Air Son Ar Duthchais

(For our Heritage)

Regimental Association

Brampton Armoury

2 Chapel St

Brampton, Ontario L6W 2H1

Ph: 905 - 451-5724

The LSRA Newsletter

Vol: 1, No 14 October 2014

Sgt. Daryl Porter (ret’d) CD dporter1010@gmail.com

To the Members of the Lorne Scots Regimental Association,

I sit here, about 5 months into term as President of the associa-

tion with a tremendous sense of energy and enthusiasm for the

future. Your executive committee has been working hard and I

would like to take the opportunity to update you on our progress

and what you can expect from us going forward. We are challeng-

ing ourselves to serve you better and have been meeting to un-

derstand where you see us today and where you see us playing a

role in your lives tomorrow. We want to improve! We want to

grow our association and engage our members by doing a handful of things slightly different.

First, we want to listen. We want you to give us feedback on what we can improve and how we

can better serve you, our association. In the coming weeks and months you will hear how we

plan to do this and how you can be involved by using the method of communication you feel

most comfortable with. Secondly, we want to perpetuate the proud history of the Lorne Scots

Regiment through education of historical facts and events as well as sharing your stories. YOU

are part of the intricate and unique tapestry that is our collective history and by telling us your

stories; we can document that history for future generations. Finally, we want to contribute to

your life and your family through engaging events, perks for membership and providing a so-

cial networking opportunity for years to come. We will keep you updated on this as we bring

different elements of our new look together.

In the interim, please feel comfortable connecting with me directly. My email address is dporter1010@gmail.com or at you can reach us at association@lornescots.ca. My phone number is 416-300-6571. You can add me on “Linkedin” http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/daryl-porter/30/733/86a or follow me on twitter @DarylPorter1. If you are on Facebook, please join our group “Lorne Scots Regimental Association” and “like”

our page the” Lorne Scots Regimental Association.”

As most of you know, Air Son Ar Duthchais, is our Scottish-Gaelic motto meaning “For Our Her-itage”. In 2015 we commit that you will see a new association, based on the proud history of the men and woman of the Lorne Scots and the executive committees that have worked so hard to help preserve it. We are excited to work with all of you to enhance your membership experience. From our heritage, we will look to our future.

Message from the Regimental Association President

Upcoming Events

Nov 11, 2014 Remembrance

Day

Nov 15, 2014 Sr NCO’s

Mess Dinner

Nov 29, 2014 Officers’ Mess

Dinner

Dec 13, 2014 Mens Xmas

Dinner

Jan 24, 2015—Robbie Burns

Apr/May 2015—AGM

Apr 25/26, 2015—Visit UK

Gallipoli Landing

Sep 7, 2015—Assoc. Golf

Tournament

Sep 16/18, 2016 150th

Anniversary

LEST WE FORGET 60,661 members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force out of 619,636 who served

died in World War 1. Canada also lost 150 sailors and 1563 airmen in WWI.

In World War II the Canadian Army suffered 22,964 fatal casualties out of 730,493

who were enrolled for service.

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Message from the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel D. Hickson, CD

Well, another training new year is upon us and your Regiment is gearing up to meet our tasks. The past year has been very busy with large scale exercises having being conducted in Canada’s north, summer camp in the Niagara Region and a Territorial Battle Group (TBG) ex in Rapid City, South Dako-ta. The Lorne Scots provided an OPFOR platoon for Ex TRILLIUM RESPONSE in February on Rankin Inlet, Nunavut and I am happy to report that all soldiers returned with their fingers and toes intact. In June the Lorne Scots TBG headquarters deployed to Custer State Park, South Dakota to command a multi-national engineer heavy TBG comprising Canadian, Americans, British and Danish forces. The goal was to validate our TBG HQs for future domestic operations with limited success was had being that we are infantry and were on a sharp learning curve on how to coordinate and build roads, side-

walks, bridges and structures. From there the regiment force generated platoons for the 48th TBG for work-up training and con-duct of Ex STALWART GUARDIAN 14 which was held in the Niagara region focused along the Welland Canal and the Town of Thorold. The TBG conducted security force and clearing operations of vital points such as the canal and locks, transmission towers and an airport and all were a great success and commend our soldiers for a job well done.

This is the first full training cycle under our new ARE structure with two infantry companies down from three. Halton and Peel companies with Admin coy renamed Dufferin coy. With the merger of A and C Coys under command of Capt Proulx, they are ad-justing nicely to the new structure and coordination between the two armouries. Peel coy continues with minimal changes under Capt Chafe after the retirement of Maj Hale, and Capt Hurst assumed comd of Dufferin coy after Capt Darling Mitchel's CRA retire-ment. I thank them both for their years of service as both Regular and Reserve force careers. I wish Paul and Diana well in retire-ment.

On September 1st the Lorne Scots took over the Domestic TBG tasks for the brigade. That being said, the comd team is on stand-by to react to any domestic tasks the brigade would be required to react to within the GTA and beyond. This task also includes pro-fessional development training for officers and NCOs so that we are ready when called upon. Individual Battle Task Standards (IBTS) training is ongoing and we hope to be completed by the end of October. From there we can move onto Winter Warfare training and a focus on patrolling operations up to and including company level. All this work up training will lead into the two spring Trillium Phoenix exercises under comd of the QOR TBG for preparation of Ex STALWART GUARDIAN 15. The Pan-Am/Pan-Para games are on the horizon and will be here before we know it and just how or if there will be 32 CBG's involvement remains to be seen.

Other events being planned for are numerous company and mess dinners and of course 100th Anniversary celebrations for Gallipoli in Bury, England to be held in April with our Allied Regiment. Our 150th Anniversary celebration committee has been struck and are in early preparations for September 2016 festivities and events leading up to our reunion weekend. I encourage you all to get involved in the Regimental Association and be part of the exciting times ahead. Watch for upcoming announcements and dates and mark them on your calendar.

Air Son Ar Duthchais

Lorne Scot Trust

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Message from the RSM CWO A. McKelvey, CD

Greetings Lorne Scots past and present,

It has been busy months since my last message in the newsletter. During this time, the Regiment has been active in adopting and getting used to its new establishment. Although there were some teething prob-lems, they were of a magnitude considerably less than what I anticipated. All seem to be settling in to this new dynamic and accepting it.

Selected personnel and I accompanied the CO to South Dakota to take part in the US Army National Guard Annual Training in and around the vicinity of Rapid City and the western portions of the state. We were to command a multi-national Engineer Battle Group undertaking real world tasks for the fine folks of South Dakota. I know there was some trepidation on our part as we deployed south of the border due to our unfamiliarity with Engineers and the job they do. The anxiety was un-founded however as it soon turned out that, no matter the nationality (American, Canadian, British, or Danish) we all spoke a com-mon tongue (Soldier) and all had the same basic focus: to get the job done to the best of our ability. I will say this for Engineers, they are certainly an energetic bunch and, if left to their own devices, will quickly find some mischief to fall into. For my part, a highlight of the trip was receiving my promotion to Chief Warrant Officer while deployed. The ceremony was held at picturesque Mount Rushmore and I can say with some certainty that I am probably the only CWO to be promoted while four US Presidents looked over his shoulder!

Throughout the summer the unit undertook its usual busy pace of activities. Whether sending troops up to the 4th Canadian Divi-sion Training Centre in Meaford to instruct and take infantry courses, bandsmen to Ottawa to play with the Ceremonial Guard, future Mater Corporals to Petawawa for their Primary Leadership Qualification or soldiers to the Welland area as part of Exercise Stalwart Guardian, it made for a hectic few months. I want to extend my thanks and congratulations to all those who took time from their jobs and families to support the unit and further their military careers, well done.

Looking ahead, we are all conducting preliminary planning for the 150th Anniversary in 2016. Needless to say, you will be hearing plenty more on that subject as the date draws nigh. I will say not more on the subject at this time except to assure you that drill and ceremonial will be part of the events.

Until next time,

RSM McKelvey.

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Message from the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel W. Adcock, OMM CD

The fall is upon us and as usual the Regiment is in full training mode. In the fact the ops tempo really did not slow down this summer with two major exercises, one in South Dakota commanded by the CO and a Domestic operations exercise on the banks of the Welland Canal. It was also busy for the HCols’ with many speaking engagements and events to attend. This June I attended the Canadian Infantry Association’s Exercise Bayonet in Ottawa. Ex Bayonet is an annual event organized and conducted by the CIA and the Infantry School. It consists of briefings on equip-ment, personnel, training , operations and the future direction of the corps. COs and RSMs meet in informal sessions to discuss the common issues that they have. For those of you who have not heard

about the CIA it is a civilian – arm’s length organization that supports EX Bayonet. The main objective of the CIA is to promote and improve the esprit de corps and the general efficiency of the Infantry arm of the Canadian Army and to cooperate with other arms of the Army. It is a national organization consisting of a national executive representing twelve regional branches. The Regiment is a member of Ontario’s Central Branch and is the largest branch in Canada. The Lorne Scots former CO Andre Phelps currently a staff officer at 4 Division HQ is the President of the Branch. The branches consist of all regular, reserve units and the infantry school. It represents 17,500 Infanteers. The CIA has influenced political, public and military affairs through the process of resolution, position papers and strategic lobby-ing. The CIA is one of the 12 constituent member Associations of the Conference of the Conference of Defence Associations. The role of the CIA is to: act as a lobby group outside the chain of command, the conduit to the CDA on issues important to the corps, acts much like a professional organization representing its members, and the civilian arms-length that supports Ex Bayonet. The CIA is continuously exploring ways to expand its effectiveness within Canadian Defence Council and is actively supporting our growing extended family (spouses and families of soldiers injured or killed in action). I encourage all members of the Regiment to take an active role in Supporting the CIA. The Honorarys’ are also engaged in two major Regimental events that are fast approaching. The planned visit to the UK in support of the 100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli is now in full swing. We have 16 members of the band and 25 members of the Regimental Family committed to attend the ceremonies. We leave on 21 April 2015 and will return on the 28th of April 2015. The CO, DCO, RSM, both Honorarys’ and the President of the Regimental Association will lead the group to honour those who fought in this cam-paign. The flights are booked, hotel rooms reserved and a tentative itinerary has been planned. For those who might still be inter-ested in joining us we are still holding 8 seats on the flight. You have until 30th Oct to join us. If you are interested please contact me at bill.adcock1@gmail.com The second major event is the 150th Anniversary of the Regiment. The Honorary Colonel is chairing a planning team with the DCO developing the planning document for all the activities planned for 2016. A tentative outline plan was presented to the committee focusing on developing a communication plan to increase the Regimental footprint in the Community, establishing a Historical Committee to bring life to the Regimental Achievements, a Presentation of new colours with the addition of the Afghanistan Thea-tre Battle Honour and a possibility of adding battle honours from the War of 1812. We will be reaching out to all of the Regimental Family to help us with the various sub committee’s that will be formed in the next few months. If you are interested the following is a list of the sub committees necessary for this to be a success

Financial Public Information Reunion Gala Peel County Committee Dufferin County Committee Halton County Committee Cadet Liaison Committee Historical Committee Fundraising Dinner

We need many hands to make this a success so if you are interested please contact the DCO, the President of the Association or myself. This fall the Regiment will once again be honouring our veterans and fallen comrades at the annual Remembrance Day services but this year there will be a significant Ceremony at the Brampton Remembrance Day services. The Mayor, Legion leaders and the Commanding Officer of The Regiment will unveil a new honour engraved into the front of the cenotaph, “Afghanistan (2001-2014)”. This is the first time this has happened since the Korean War. I congratulate Hank Verschuren for making this happen. The Georgetown Legion under the leadership of Jack Harrison is working with the Town of Halton Hills to add a plaque to the cenotaph in Georgetown with the same inscription. It is likely that it will also be unveiled on Remembrance Day. As we move forward we will use all our social media resources to keep the Regimental Family informed on our progress. I am look-

ing forward to discussing this with all of you this fall. Please send me your comments or ideas you might have.

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FROM THE MUSEUM—Submitted by Major (Ret’d) Richard Ruggle

LCol James Ballantine 1876-1948

When the original Halton volunteers gathered at the start of the first world war at the armouries

in Georgetown, they were under the command of Major James Ballantine. Ballantine had been

a sergeant, then a lieutenant in the 20th Halton Rifles. During the South African war, he served

in D Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery; his section commander was Lieutenant John

McCrae of Guelph, who gained fame during the first world war for writing 'In Flanders' fields'.

Ballantyne was awarded the Queen's South Africa medal with three clasps.

In Valcartier, the Halton contingent, like the Peel one, were placed in the 4th Battalion,

Canadian Expeditionary Force. The battalion would gain two nicknames: the 'fighting fourth', -

and the 'mad fourth'. During the second battle of Ypres, the battalion lost 24 officers and 454

casualties on one day, and Ballantine briefly assumed command.

Two days later he was a casualty himself. He was awarded the DSO,

and Mentioned in Despatches.

Back in Canada, he organized and commanded the 76th Battalion,

CEF, and took it overseas, only to learn that it was to be broken up

for reinforcements. Back in Canada he commanded the 109th

Victoria and Haliburton Battalion, CEF, before it was dissolved within a month.

From there he went to Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, where he was director of

military science, training American officers.

When Lieutenant-Colonel Noble's term was up in 1920, and the militia was being reorganized, he

was appointed Commanding Officer of the Halton Rifles. But the university renewed his contract,

and so he resigned as CO in 1921. In the twenties, he wrote a series of articles in the Georgetown

Herald, telling the story of the regiment and some of its members.

2014 Conference of Military Museums of Canada

Submitted by—James Parker

The conference this year was held in Kingston Ontario. Lorne Scots delegates were Major Richard Ruggle, Major

Thomas Graham and Citizen Jim Parker.

Keynote speaker this year was Professor Emeritus Brian Osbourne of Queens University. Professor Osbourne spoke

eloquently and passionately about Canada's "Coming of Age" during World War One.

Also of interest was a seminar on Health and Safety as it impacts on museum staff and guests.

The conference moved to Eight Wing Trenton Air Museum, where the centerpiece is the Halifax bomber that was

recovered in 1995 from the bottom of Lake Mijosa in Norway. During the following eighteen years this aircraft was

restored by volunteers to museum static display condition.

Other valuable seminars included restoration, storage and display of artifacts, and

pest control, including the fearsome Madagascar Hissing Cockroach that destroys

books and paper artifacts

The conference was concluded in peace and harmony June 20, and was deemed a

huge success by all who attended.

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FROM THE CADETS

557 Lorne Scots Army Cadets Brampton

Lorne Scots RCAC- Europe Battlefield Tour May 2014

Submitted by—/MWO Kirsty Federico

From May 5th to 14th, nineteen cadets and eight staff from 557 and 676

Lorne Scots RCACC travelled to Holland, Belgium, and France for a

Battlefield Tour to honour Canadian troops from the First and Second

World Wars. As a member of the group, I can say that those ten days pro-

vided more perspective than any number of history classes in school or

cadets could. We visited several battlefield cemeteries, museums, as well

as other touristic locations.

The group began in Amsterdam, visiting the Bergen-Op-Zoom Canadian

Cemetery where several hundred allied soldiers are buried; as well as sev-

eral other locations of interest before heading to Belgium. From Pass-

chendaele, Brugges, Ypres, Hills 60 and 62, to the Brooding Soldier,

Menin Gate, and Essex Farm Cemetery, we spent three days exploring

more military histories than one could imagine. These monuments and museums were both explanatory and

moving for the group.

I could not possibly begin to describe my experience in each

of these locations; but I can say that I will never see anything like it

again. Two days was not nearly enough to appreciate all of the loca-

tions like Vimy Ridge, Abbaye de Saint-Germain, Beny-sur-Mer,

Juno Beach, and Dieppe. As a teenager, in uniform, walking through

the trenches, I felt immersed in the history and could just begin to

relate with the young troops of the time.

One of the most profound moments of my time in Europe

has to be when we visited Abbaye D’Ardenne, where twenty-seven

Canadians were executed by German troops. With the knowledge

that many of those men were not much older than me, the trip really hit home. Most teenagers nowadays learn

about the World Wars as distant events without really relating to themselves; but when you are walking

through battlefields in pouring rain, there is no avoiding the sudden realisation of what it must have been like

for the young Canadians 100 years and 70 years ago.

If I could have stayed, I would have; but instead, I was able to return to Canada with newfound wis-

dom and appreciation for the valiant efforts of our Canadian Armed

Forces.

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676 Lorne Scots Army Cadets

Georgetown

The following is a thank-you letter sent to the Georgetown

Legion for their support of the Georgetown cadets who

went on a Battlefield Tour.

Dear Sirs and Madames:

I would like to thank you for contributing to the cadets of the 676 Lorne Scots, who had the most amazing opportunity to travel to Canada’s Battlefields in May of 2014. The trip was an incredible and unforgettable experience on many levels. We are truly honoured to have had the opportunity to visit these histor-ic sites and I personally appreciate the chance to get to know our outstanding cadets on an individual level. The trip consisted of a ten-day tour beginning in Holland, mov-ing through Belgium and finishing up in France. We traveled with the 557 Brampton Lorne Scots with a total of 19 cadets and eight staff. The 676 had six cadets and one officer. The cadets from the 676 ranged in age from 13 to 18 years. OCdt Cara Lacey accompanied them on the journey. The purpose of the trip was to introduce the youth to the histo-ry and lessons of our ancestors, family, friends and country. Mission accomplished. I would like to share a couple of personal experiences with you, as well as outline the details of the trip. While in Amsterdam and Holland, we learned about windmills, how wooden clogs and cheese are made, the Anne Frank House, Jewish Museum, the tulip market including why Holland ships tulips to Ottawa every year, and yes, even the history of the red light district. We walked the city, did a boat tour, loved the bicy-cles everywhere and learned to beware of pickpockets. We had the privilege of visiting many WWI & WWII Memorials and Cemeteries. One of our 676 cadets even found his grandfa-ther’s grave at one of the cemeteries along our journey. During our journey, we encouraged and provided Canadian flags for the cadets to leave at fallen soldiers stones to honour them. The cadets took on this task with much gravity and respect. While on our tour, we visited the Spanborkemolen Mine Crater and the Pool of Peace, Hill 60 and 62, Tyne Cot Cemetery in Ypres, Belgium; 85th Canadian Infantry (Nova Scotia) Battalion, Memorial WWI (near Passchendaele), Bergen Op Zoom Canadi-an WWII cemetery in Southern Holland and Passchendaele from WWI. I was moved by the somber and respectful attitude of the cadets. We learned that the Cross of Sacrifice is used in all Canadian cemeteries (Commonwealth Cemeteries), and that it was de-signed by Sir Reginald Blomfield, with a broadsword blade turned downward. **WWI 1914-1918 We saw the Brooding Soldier Memorial in St. Julien village at Vancouver Corner, Belgium that is 35 feet tall, with his head bowed, hands resting on reversed rifle, carved from single shaft of granite. This is the place in WWI where the first Canadian gas attack, using chlorine gas occurred killing 2,000 Canadians sol-diers. When we first arrived at the Brooding Soldier, we saw a Canadi-an flag that had been left as a sign of respect by a previous visi-

tor. It was blowing away, barely wedged in the stones any long-er. I stood by and watched three of the 676 cadets, on their own accord start fixing the flag so it would not blow away. I then heard another office comment on how great our cadets are, but I was honestly proud because they were from the 676! All three of them and I took the time after the fact, to let them know how impressed I was with their actions. We visited the Flanders Fields Museum and Cemetery in Bel-gium where LCol John McCrae served as medical doctor. There were bunkers, a memorial, the poem and a cemetery. This was special to OCdt Lacey as she served in the 11Fd Regt, as did LCol McCrae. We then visited a Belgian chocolate store! Yum! We were able to visit many countries’ cemeteries to compare how they honour their soldiers. We went to Soldatenfriedhof Cemetery WWI & WWII (German Students) Langemark Ceme-tery, Flanders Region, Belgium where there were 44,000 sol-diers buried, 24,900 in group-graves. Not much money was in-vested as the graves and stones were dark. We had the honour of participating in the Menin Gate WWI Last Post ceremony. Sgt Foster along with two cadets from the 557 laid wreaths during the ceremony while the remainder of the cadets and two officers, including OCdt Lacey, stood honour guard. The Memorial is dedicated to British and Commonwealth unknown fallen soldiers from WWI. We then traveled on to Vimy Memorial Park, France WWI. Here the cadets received medals that proclaim, “To the valour of their countrymen in the Great War and in memory of their sixty thou-sand dead this monument is raised by the people of Canada.” We were able to tour the trenches and the beach where 60,000 Canadians died so close to enemy lines as the Germans had dug in underground. Next we saw the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, France WWI, which is Dedicated to Newfoundland Regiment from Battle of the Somme. Newfoundland was not part of Cana-da until 1959. We saw the Caribou, cemetery, trenches, and sheep that keep the grass mowed, as there are still 300 years worth of mines buried. We learned that 780 soldiers to began the battle but only 63 survived. There is an arrow pointing to-wards Newfoundland. In the Somme Region, Battle from WWI, we had a tour with a guide. There were only 10 houses were left after the war. 1,700,000 artillery shells were dropped onto the German lines with more than 1,000,000 men were killed or wounded. Soldiers dug into the ground for shelter. Gen Kitchener asked for men from the Empire to join the army. Many lied about their age and joined when they were too young. There was only 65 m be-tween the two front lines. Soldiers were sent 300 m into the German lines underground with 27 tons of explosives. The ex-plosion created the Hawthorn crater. Dirt went up 1 km into the air. The battle took 4.5 months and 1,200,000 deaths for only 10 km. In Normandy, we learned about the attacks on five beaches Ju-no, Gold, Omaha, Utah and Sword that took place. We walked Omaha and Juno Beaches. One of the highlights of the trip for me was the trip to Juno Beach where we met Jim Parks a veteran who had landed on D-Day. Jim is from Saskatchewan, Canada, served in Queens Own

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Cameron Highlanders. He spoke to the cadets for an hour and had to leave a few times as he was so upset, yet he always re-turned with more stories to share. We learned that the Regina Rifles and 1st Hussars had 16,000 soldiers land on D-day. 1,000 were killed or wounded. A staff member who works at Juno, explained to the cadets that they are the ones who need to pass on the lessons of the past. The veterans are aging, their children are aging, their grandchildren only know the stories and the stories are dying with the elderly. It is up to the youth of today to remember and learn; to uphold. I honestly had tears in my eyes. The cadets kept checking in with me to see if I was okay, Ma’am. We went to St. Germaine, Le Blanche, Herbe, Abbaye d’Ar-denne where the SS had 20 Canadian prisoners executed in an Abbey garden. Then we traveled to Sainte-Mere-Eglise where US Paratroopers and the 1st Canadian Company landed with 13,000 men. John Steel, a paratrooper, was stuck hanging by his parachute on the church steeple for the entire battle, cap-tured after being cut down and then set free when the town was liberated. A dummy was hanging from the steeple when we visited the town. This was the first town liberated from war, Ground 0.

We visited Dieppe and learned about 1942 and the English Channel, the u-boats and Jubilee operation. We also learned they could not overtake an existing port and had to build one. We saw the hill the soldiers had to overcome and discussed the rocky beaches and obstacles. While in Paris, we saw the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Montparnasse, Eiffel Tower where we walked to second platform which was 670 steps then and up one more flight, a perfumery where we learned how perfume is made and could purchase real perfume, did a boat cruise of the Siene River and finally we walked Montmartre 130 m high hill leading to the artisans. Overall the trip was truly the “trip of a lifetime”. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to experience these historic places and to see the youth of today respond to the lessons we hope they learn and pass on. Thank you again for your contribution. I know the parents ap-preciated the assistance and I am quite certain the cadets have memories they will share and talk about forever. Sincerely, Officer Cadet Cara Lacey 676 Lorne Scot Army Cadets

Hi, I am Allison Harrod. When you're hugging your parent’s goodbye at the airport for the first time, it can be hard to remember to be excited. When you're strug-gling to understand what people around you are saying, it can be hard to look around. When you get home, it is most definitely hard to believe you're the same person as when you left. As of returning home from my trip with my corps, I am most assuredly older. Not in years, but where it counts. I look at things through older eyes. Visiting Amsterdam especially changed the way I look at Canada and looking back, I can't believe just how staggeringly beautiful it was. Everything is different over there. The wind is sharp-er; the buildings are older. After coming home I realized once you've gone, you real-ly can't go back to the way things were before as it is a completely other worldly experience that I am honored to have shared with my friends, the cadets. - MCpl Harrod, 676 Lorne Scots

Sirs, my name is Liam Cooke, Europe is a truly amazing place with different lifestyles and history than anywhere else. The trip to Europe taught me a lot about the history of the wars but also how important travelling is. We learned about trench warfare to beach landings and all the battles in between. Now that I have gone on this trip I can pass my knowledge onto other people such as younger cadets or new generations. Learning is a big part of the trip but having fun is important too and our entire group had lots of fun on the trip. Overall, the trip was totally worth it and I would recommend it for anyone thinking of going. Thank you for this opportunity. - MCpl Cooke, 676 Lorne Scots

Hello, my name is Austin Foster with the 676 Lorne Scots. In May of 2014, I among my fellow cadets, had the privilege of attending the tour of Canadian battlefields trip to Europe and I have to say it was the trip of a life time. There were so many countries we had the fortune of visiting and each one had something new to offer. From the canals of The Netherlands to the top of the Eiffel tower in France, there were new things to be experienced all around us. My personal favourite part of the trip was experiencing the cul-tures that were both very different but very alike to our own. The architecture of the old buildings is like nothing I have seen in Canada, beautiful stone structures from hundreds of years ago still stand and function like they did when they were first constructed. This is what our soldiers fought for. They fought so these structures could remain intact and people could carry on with the freedom of their everyday lives without fear of inva-sion or violence. We paid tribute to the fallen soldiers by partici-pating in many memorial ceremonies which I felt honoured to have been a part of. The beauty of the many memorials is a fitting tribute to those who served and lost their lives to the horrors of the first and Second World War. Standing in the many fields where men of our country fell made me feel a mixture of emotions: sadness, guilt but most of all I felt pride. I felt Proud to be a Canadian and I felt proud to be an army cadet. Seeing the impact that our soldiers had on the daily lives of the citizens made me realize they are remembered and we carry their spirits with us every day. I made many new friends ad would do this trip again in a heartbeat. The experi-ences were like nothing i have ever done before and I was glad to take part in them. To all those who supported us, I thank you for allowing us to have this incredible opportunity that I will carry with me forev-er. - Sgt. Foster, 676 Lorne Scots

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INAUGURAL THOMAS M. DUNN MEMORIAL BALL TOURNAMENT Submitted by Sgt. (Ret’d) Andrew Harris Vice-President

HCOL (Ret) Thomas Dunn had many passions, his

family, shooting, but he also had a great love of sports and

the Lorne Scots Regiment. After he passed away in July

2013, the Lorne Scots Regimental Association decided there

would be no better way to honour him then create a softball

tournament in his name. The goal in creating this event

would be to bring together current and former members of

the regiment and their families in the spirit of competition,

fun and camaraderie.

On a cold, rainy, September Saturday morning over fifty ball

players and many fans braved the elements and attended

Duggan Park in Brampton to take part in the competition.

Five teams made up of Peel Coy, Halton Coy, Dufferin Coy,

the Association and family and friends competed in two

pools of head to head action. The fighting companies played

some hard, competitive games with Halton Coy winning

games over Peel and Dufferin to take the current members

pool. At the same time the Association team got off to a

slow start against the upstart family and friends team. How-

ever, fueled by their veteran status the “old guard” snuck

past the family team which lead to a championship game

between the Association and Halton for the honour of play-

ing for a beautiful trophy donated by the Dunn family.

There are some images that are entrenched in the

minds of the avid baseball fan, Carl Yastremski waving at a

ball to keep going down the third base line at Fenway, Dave

Windfield catching a throw at first to win the Blue Jays first

world series, and Joe Carter hitting a walk off homerun

against the Phillies to complete the back to back. The inau-

gural battle for the “Dunn Cup” may top them all. CSM Gil-

lies displayed great spirit by motivating his company, MCpl

Brioux hit a homerun that may not have landed yet, howev-

er in spite of their determination, nothing could stop the

Cinderella story that was the association team. After a well-

played game, when the dust settled and the last bat was

swung, the dream team ruled the day. It should have been

expected with a line-up of softball legends like Kase, Parkin,

Darling-Mitchel, Lowe, Warner, Lukasik and Shepley to

name a few. The teams lined up and congratulated each

other; the anticipation of the trophy presentation was al-

most too much to bear. Pat Dunn presented the champion-

ship trophy to Rick Lukasik and Lawrence Shepley who ac-

cepted it on behalf of the association, ending a wonderful

tournament.

The organizers would like congratulate all the play-

ers and to thank Jackie Dunn for her generous donations,

the CO and RSM for their support and participation of the

tournament, Sgt (Ret) Oliver Garceau for keeping the food

coming off the barbeque and Affair Rentals for their dona-

tion of tables, chairs, tents and barbeques.

We all look forward to the 2nd annual tournament

which will hopefully be bigger and better.

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PIPES & DRUMS Fall 2014 Submitted by Drum Major Iain McGibbon

Under the direction of our two instructors, Pipe Major Doug Wickham and drumming instructor Jeff Boyle, the Pipes & Drums have been working diligently on a new repertoire of music as well as the selections required for the various shows that we participated in this year. The playing standard in the Pipes & Drums is the highest it’s ever been.

We again had a good representation of our members in the Pipes & Drums of the ceremonial guard. They bring back a wealth of experience from being, effectively, professional musicians from a very intense program of guard mounts and other ceremonies which they participated in while on ‘The Hill’. As well, in July, they were joined by an additional contingent of pipers and drum-mers from the Regiment for Fortissimo, the retreat ceremony held on parliament hill from 24-26 July. Within our own brigade, 32CBG, so far this year we have executed close to two dozen tasks ranging from piping at mess dinners, funerals as well as tattoos and various memorials to previous wars and battles. The next ‘big’ event on the horizon is the RCMI Military Concert at Roy Thompson Hall. This is an event involving bands from the entire brigade and is a good demonstration of the musical talent which is present in the regimental bands of the brigade. Tickets for the event are available through Roy Thompson Hall.

2014 has seen a few changes in the faces within the Pipes & Drums. A few people left the band to the inevitable pressure of life. But, we have also seen new faces appear in amongst our ranks. Most recently, we welcomed WO Kevin McIntyre, late of the Cana-dian Scottish (CanScots) of British Columbia. We wish him a long career within the band and the Regiment. We are growing. But, we are always on the lookout for pipers and drummers who are keen to learn. If you know a piper or drummer looking to join a band please have them contact either the Pipe Major or the Drum Major.

The Pipes & Drums are now focussing on Gallipoli 2015 in UK as wells as various other taskings in the coming year.

Don’t forget about our annual Robbie Burns Night Dinner & Dance. It’s scheduled for Saturday 24 January 2015 at Century Gar-dens in Brampton. The 2014 event was sold out. To avoid disappointment, get your tickets early! Ticket sales will again be online at our dedicated website of: http://www.lornescotspd.ca/

Drum Decals

The Pipes and Drums

have drum decals with

the unit battle honours

on them for sale

($10.00). Great for

putting on brief cases,

mirrors, walls etc. Con-

tact a member of the

pipe band to purchase.

Some Links

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorne-Scots-Regimental-Association/158012577639664

https://www.facebook.com/groups/146923842093667/

http://lornesmuseum.ca/index.html

http://www.lornescotspipesanddrums.org/ Note: The Regimental Association website

is currently down for updating. We hope to

have it up by the new year.

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Article from the PAST Newsletter October 1979.

50 YEARS OF ALLIANCE! A RETROSPECTIVE.

An alliance, a marriage, a close association, a golden anniver-sary! the fiftieth year commemorating the existence of such a bond. Love, respect, loyalty and devotion have surmounted differences in human nature , lifestyle and opinion. Certainly something worthwhile celebrating , particularly when it repre-sents an association between two groups of people, many of whom have never met before and for whom the only tie is a mutual respect for men who years a go , found themselves in circumstances not of. their making but necessitating their striving for and even giving their lives for a common cause. Consider a young Canadian, born in Brampton, Ontario in 1893. By 1914 the world is at war and a year later Cecil Mansfield CORKETT, twenty-two years of age, is in London, England enlisting as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. In a short time he will be in France engaged in the Battle of the Somme, (1916) where his regiment is in action on the immediate right flank of the Canadian Army. He is seriously wounded and invalided to England. Upon recovery he rejoins his battalion in France in 1917 and a few short months later is again seriously wounded. This time he is invalided to Canada where in August 1918 , after demobilization , he is classed as medically unfit for further service and returns to his hometown where he becomes the Postmaster. At the out break of The First World War, Canada sent an Expeditionary Force to the aid of the mother country but the first few months saw casualties and losses so heavy that the overseas Canadian Divisions were soon forced to draw their strength. from Reserve Militia units in Canada . These units were located cross-country and recruited and trained whole battal-ions for the overseas campaigns . One such unit was the 36th. Peel Regiment located in the then, Peel County. As these battalions arrived overseas, they often were broken up units of men being sent wherever they were needed most. Many of those who had lived, trained and travelled together became attached to other beleaguered battalions and remained with them throughout the war. After the war, the Canadian Militia reorganized during the period of 1919 to 1923. A great restruc-turing and amalgamation occurred with the 36th. Peel Regi-ment, under General Order 61 redesignated The Peel and Dufferin Regiment.

Let us go back to Cecil Mansfield CORKETT, now a civilian living and working in Brampton but still tied by loyalty to his Regi-ment , He rejoins in 1923 and by November of that year be-comes a Major in the Peel Regiment (an interim name before 1923} . For some time to follow, The Regiment considers the question of an alliance with a British Regiment and what better one to choose than the XX Lancashire Fusiliers. Approval being given on all sides, General Order 141 , published 15th. Novem-ber 1929 , saw the beginning of a bond which has now lasted for fifty years . In 1932, Lieutenant Colonel CORKETT commanded The Peel and Dufferin Regiment. In 1936, further reorganization of Canadian Militia units amalgamated The Peel and Dufferin and The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) Regiments who reformed on 15th. December , General Order 179, as The Lorne Scots (Peel

Dufferin and Halton Regiment), headquartered in Brampton. A similar reorganization took place· in England in 1968 wherein the XX Lancashire Fusiliers were with other Fusilier Regiments to become The Royal Regiment .of Fusiliers, headquartered at The Tower of London. Due to the strength of our alliance with the XX our alliance was allowed to continue with the newly formed regiment. It is now 1979, fifty years later and we are remembering, continuing and celebrating that alliance. Thirty-two members of The Fusilier Association (Rochdale Branch) arrived at Toronto International Airport in June to be met by present day members of The Lorne Scots (P.D. & H. Regt.) and to stay with members of The Regimental Assoc. The guests and many' of their hosts spent two weeks touring the local area. A highlight of the visit was the 50th Anniversary Ball held at the Brampton Armoury on 23rd. June 1979. At this time The Regiment received on behalf of the 5th (Volunteer) Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers headquartered at Kerseley, Coventry, the Colour of the 4th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. This has been in their safekeeping and represents a most precious part of their history. It was a touching and gratifying experience for The Lorne Scots (some of whom are too young to know anything more of wars and alliances ·than what may be read in history books) to be entrust-ed with the care of so precious a piece of history. It is the first time that a Colour has ever left the environs of its own regiment and demonstrates the trust that an alliance can engender. Further, The Fusilier Assoc. (Rochdale Branch) members pre-sented to our Regimental Association, a framed photograph taken at Rochdale in March 1978, when the 5th (Volunteer) Battalion, R.R.F. received the Deed of Privilege to the city. Two members of The Lorne Scots and their wives attended that ceremony in England and appear in the photograph. To further commemorate the anniversary and to perpetuate the alliance through the young people of The Regiment, the present Com-manding Officer of The Lorne Scots, LCol L.H.S. Smith, has created ·a trophy bearing a Lorne Scot cap badge surmounting a pewter figurine of a Fusilier, mounted on wood,· for which sections of the unit may compete annually in performance of Military Skills. A further highlight of the visit and celebration was the military parade held Sunday 24th. June 1979. The Lorne Scots (P.D. & H. Regt.) paraded through the streets of Brampton with colours flying, drums beating and bayonets fixed after they had been awarded The Freedom of the City of Brampton by Mayor James Archdekin. The Freedom Scroll and the City Flag were accepted for The Regiment by The Honorary Colonel, Col. J.R. Barber. The Mayor, in turn, accepted for the City, a Lorne Scot Regimental Plaque and a 50th. Anniversary commemora-tive plate. The plate bore the crests of The Peel & Dufferin Regiment, The Lorne Scots (P.D. & H. Regt.), The relationships The Lorne Scots wear The Lancashire Fusilier's primrose hackle behind the cap badge. H.R.H. The Duke of Kent is Colonel-in-Chief to both our Regiments and recently one of our young members enlisted with The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. But, the strongest tie to date was the sight of tears in the eyes of both guests and hosts as they said goodbye after celebrating a golden moment in time, a Golden Anniversary, 50 years.

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Col Frank Ching Memorial Golf Tournament 2014

Submitted by—CWO Derek Murphy The Regimental Association hosted the annual Frank Ching Memorial Golf Tournament on September 1st, 2014 at the Acton Golf Club. There were a few damp periods throughout the day, but the weather did not stop the 84 golfers who signed up. After play-ing 18 holes, everyone returned to the Club House for dinner and prizes. There were plenty of sponsors for this event so all who participated received prizes / gift certificates. A big thank you to all the sponsors who generously gave. A special thanks to the staff at Acton for their courteous and friendly service.

The winner this year is a new team. The team consisting of Matt Colbeck, Darryl Cassey, Ken Poustie and Greg Lowe who shot an impressive -9 to secure their names on the coveted Sergeant J.K. (Doc) Donaldson Golf Tournament trophy. Congratulations to team members Stew Dalziel, Bev Dalziel, Andrew Brad Bean and Mari Bean took home the Major J.G. (Dusty) Miller Trophy as the most honest golfers. We also have 4 winners for longest drives and closest to the pin

Bev Dalziel – Closest to the Pin Ladies

Mari Bean – Longest drive Ladies

D Crawford – Longest Drive Men

Kyle Landry– Closest to the Pin Men

In the end, the annual Golf Tournament raised an amazing $5,700 for the association. We have already started making plans for next year and have booked Monday September 7, 2015 for next year’s event. We hope to see you then.

Many Thanks to the following:

Gold Sponsors Hole Sponsors

Lorne Scots Pipes and Drums Officers Mess

The Bean and Dalziel Clan Sergeants Mess

Remax Milton (kyleandjay.ca) Major John Wylie

Hon LCol Adcock and Friend of Jim 1188 Cadet Corps

LCol Derochie CO/RSM

HCol’s Reamey and McDermid The Shepard’s Cook Pub

RCL Branch 15

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In Memoriam

We regret to report the death of the following member of the Regimental Family which have come to our attention since the last

edition of the newsletter was published:

ROSSITER, Anthony Paul “Tony”

Passed away on Saturday April 26, 2014 in his 79th year. Born Paulton, Somerset, England. Beloved

husband of Mary. Father of Steve (Jasmin) and Sharon Chik. Grandfather of Amalie (Rob) and Julian.

Retired Air Canada aircraft mechanic. Long-time member of Lorne Scots Pipes & Drums.

CHARTERS, Robert Burns

F/Lt RCAF Robert Burns Charters DFM / Croix de Guerre (Fr)

With great sadness the family of Robert (Bob) Charters announce his peaceful passing on July 26th,

2014 in his 92nd year. Son of the late Clarence Victor Charters and Ida Mary Harcourt of Brampton.

Cherished husband and best friend of Kathleen (Katie) nee McKillop (2011) for 64 years. Devoted father

of Thom (Cindi) and Lorie Crouch (Monte), adoring Poppa to Clayton (Jennie) and Kyle (Carly) Charters,

Spencer, Meghan and Hilary Crouch and David Wardle. Pops to his cherished great grandchildren,

Wyatt, Hadley and Ava Charters. Predeceased by brother Col. Sam Charters (Trudy), survived by sister

Marion Carroll (Fenton) and many adoring nieces and nephews. A true gentlemen in every sense of the

word, honest, compassionate, philanthropic and hard working would best describe Dad. He had an

extraordinary life, considering himself to be extremely fortunate and lucky but these words best

describe those of us who knew him. After distinguished service in WWII as a navigator with the RAF, Dad worked as a flagman

with Armstrong Brothers Construction rising through the ranks to President and Chairman of the Board of Armbro Holdings,

serving at different times as a Director of both the Ontario Roadbuilders and the Canadian Construction Associations. He proudly

served as a Director of the RAF Escaping Society (Canadian Branch) and cherished the time spent with fellow evaders and

escapees. An avid golfer and sports enthusiast he was Past President of the OGA (now GAO), former Director of the Toronto Golf

Club and a former Governor of the RCGA.

SMITH, Laurence Howard Sidney “Larry”

Lieutenant Colonel Larry Smith served as the Commanding Officer from 1979 to 1981. He passed away

peacefully, surrounded by family at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on Thursday,

July 10th 2014 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Delores. Dear father of Geoffrey and his

wife Stacey of Barrie, Valerie Letham and her husband Brian of Barrie and Gord and his wife Melissa of

Barrie. Loving papa of Merydie McInnis (Paul), John (Cheyanne) and Tracey Smith, Jonathan (Shannon)

and Mark (Miranda) Letham and Taryn Smith. Great-grandfather of Ethan, Mayson and Maple. Dear

brother of Bruce and his wife Jeanne of Huntingdon, Quebec, Brian and his wife Helen of Ottawa and

Barbara Laprade and her husband Roger of Huntingdon, Quebec.

Wedge, David John Suddenly at his summer vacation home in Tobermory Sunday August 24, 2014. David Wedge of Southampton in his 64th year.

MCpl Wedge was a valued member of HQ Coy for many years. He taught on many drivers courses and did maintenance on the

unit vehicles.

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Kerr Street 3 on 3 Ball Hockey Tournament

The third of May 2014, Hockey Day in Oakville. Not the event sponsored by the NHL and CBC but the 8th Annual Kerr Village 3on3 Ball Hockey Tournament. Halton Company, formerly A and C Companies, entered a hastily assembled team as part of the Company plan to raise awareness of the Company and Regiment locally by participating in community events. Organised by the Kerr Village Business Improvement Association, the tournament saw teams compete in a variety of divisions for the championship. The divi-sions ranged from under 12 years to adult competitive and recreational teams. All teams played three games in a round robin for-mat with the top teams going on in a win or go home playoff format. Registration in the tournament got a free breakfast and a gift bag for each player from the BIA. The regimental Association was kind enough to fund the entrance fee for the tournament.

Organised by Captain Matt Proulx, who has played in previous tournaments with the Halton Regional Police team, the Halton Com-pany team consisted of Sgt Reider, Cpl Dorgo, Cpl Simmons, Cpl Vanderburgt, Pte Khilo, Pte Singh and Pte Vujicic. Capt Proulx also competed on the Halton Police Team. The team got off to a slow start losing their first two games by scores which will not be men-tioned. They did show improvement and were leading until late in the third game, when they were unable to come up with a de-fensive counter to a very accurate long range shooter on the other team, losing in the dying minutes. Capt Proulx also lost, alt-hough the Police team went 2 and 1, they didn’t make their playoff round.

The Regiment was also represented by Master Corporal (Ret’d) Dom Simone, who was in attendance to watch his son play as part of the musical entertainment provided at the beer tent during the tournament and Cpls Kelly and Chambers of the Pipes and Drums who’s band was also part of the entertainment provided.

The day was very successful, despite being a cold and showery day. The team had a good time, although they were disappointed with the results. The Company aim was definitely realised and the aim is to build on this next year with a better prepared team and possibly more teams from the Regiment and the Association. Details about the tournament and next year ‘s plans can be found on the Kerr BIA website at www.kerr-village.ca

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The Lorne Scots

The Regimental Association

2 Chapel St

Brampton, Ontario, L6W 2H1

Executive

President Sgt (Ret’d) Daryl Porter

Vice President, Sgt (Ret’d) Andrew Harris, CD

Secretary Capt (Ret’d) Diana Darling-Mitchell, CD

Treasurer Maj (Ret’d) Ian Kirkwood, CD

Members

Newsletter LCol (Ret’d) Jerry Derochie, CD

Museum Maj (Ret’d) Rick Ruggle, CD

Capt Stew Sherriff, CD

CWO Derek Murphy, CD