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NOVEMBER 2013 “SHORT…BRIEF…TO THE POINT”

Welcome to “Mentioned in DISPATCHES”. With the “Sitrep” again getting very large (20 Pages), it is time to try something that is not new, but we know it works. The “Sitrep” as the newsletter will be published now five (5) times a year. December, March, June, August, and October. To fill in the cracks will be the newest addition to The Pointsman’s communication efforts… “Mentioned in DISPATCHES”. A smaller version that will still have notes from the Association, and to “Honour and Remember”, but whose main focus will be that of a social calendar for our members. Many of you may remember “Side Margins” the efforts of Mr John Styan. An excellent smaller newsletter that John put a lot of time into. “Mentioned in DISPATCHES” will be similar and hopefully up to par with John’s efforts. Throughout time, many in the military thought that to be “Mentioned in DISPATCHES” was the highest of honours. A high standard, but lets give it a try…

1 ‘O GROUP’ Russ Girden, Association President

"LEST WE FORGET" Words known around the world. Words said by children around the world, Many who wish they truly knew their meaning, yet spoken with respect.

At this time of year many past and present members of the Armed Forces stand together with pride, knowing that they have served their country well. They march in various Parades of Remembrance around the world, knowing their personal sacrifices were given proudly serving their country… and honouring the ultimate sacrifice by brave men and women in past and present conflicts.

"TO HONOUR AND REMEMBER" Words known to the members of our Pointsman Association, and our growing commitment throughout various regions of Canada and abroad. We will never forget, and will always Honour and Remember our fallen, through our actions and our words.

As your President, I wish to express my respect and admiration to you all for your personal commitment and sacrifices given to your country.

Russell Girden, President Military Police 811.

ALL RANKS ACCOUNTED FOR, SIR!

Starting in December 2013 we are asking if members are aware of any of our Veterans, and ORG that require a SHOUT OUT of recognition or achievement, please submit this to [email protected] We are asking for legitimate points of recognition (birthdays, anniversaries, positive events) for its about time!. Notices of Passing will still be carried in WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER 8TH, 2013 CFB BORDEN, MP ACADEMY SUBJECT: Remembrance Ceremony - Canadian Forces Military Police Academy, CFB Borden - 8 November 2013

Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Academy at CFB Borden have been finalized. The Academy Commandant, Major D.J. Dandurand and the Chief Warrant Officer Lew Johnstone are pulling out all the stops to welcome our Military Police Veterans. The parade starts at 1300 hours on Friday, 8 Nov 2013 at the Military Police Academy. Please plan to arrive at the Academy by 1230 hours. The recommended dress for our veterans is blazer, shirt, tie, beret and medals or business attire. There will be two vintage MP jeeps and a vintage army motorcycle beside the Stewart Square Memorial. The Academy Team have arranged for two photographers to record the events. Along with the students, Academy Staff and MP veterans, there will be a contingent from 2 MP Regiment. One of our few remaining WW II Provost veterans, Bill Martin will be attending. Bill is 89 years young. After transferring from the Artillery to the Canadian Provost Corps, Bill landed on the Normandy beaches just after "D Day." Until war's end, Bill delivered dispatches on his motorcycle for the Deputy Provost Marshal in all kinds of weather and through intense fighting as the Allied Armies pushed through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. The Academy Team have asked me to provide a list of veterans who will be attending. Can you please reply if you will be joining us for this very important occasion. If you are bringing a guest (s) please provide me with their name (s). Please feel free to share this note with any MP veteran. We don't want to miss anyone.

Following the Remembrance Service we will adjourn to Heritage Hall for refreshments and an opportunity to visit with old comrades and to make some new friends. I would encourage all veterans of the Military Police in the area to join us in Camp Borden on 8 Nov 2013 to remember our fallen comrades and to show our support for our serving members. All the best...... Bob Thomas

NOVEMBER 11TH, 2013 REMEMBRANCE SERVICES,

WILTON GROVE, ON, WINGHAM, ON,

BEECHWOOD NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETARY

Mmebers are asked to attend the Remembeance Day Services of your choice. However Wilton Grove in Eastern ON and Wingham ON Remembrance Services have always been special due to honouring the memory of Matt Dining and Randy Payne, the two Military Policemen who fell in Afghanistan. Services at the National Cemetary honour are open to all.

3 MESS CALLS, FEBRUARY 2014 LONDON ON, & APRIL GTA

We are renewing a tradition with having a MESS CALL in London during the long winter months. Due to the uncertainly about the messes on Wolsley Barracks, we have two sites that would very much like to host our Mess Call. A Date and Time will be posted in the December Sitrep for this event.

There are members looking to hold a MESS CALL in Toronto in April. Details should be announced in January/February DISPATCHES.

FRED ROGERS GOLF DAY JUNE 7, 2014 LONDON ON

Already booked. Golf, BBQ Steak Supper, Prizes and a social afterwards. Been too long since we honoured Fred… Details out in the spring.

2014 CPROC - AIR FORCE POLICE - MILITARY POLICE -VETERANS

21-24 AUG 2014 SUMMERSIDE REUNION

MEMBERS REGISTERED OR INDICATED ATTENDING: Updated October 23, 2014

John Hosegrove; Barry Brennen; George Bull; Steve Folkins; Joe Claus; Carl Delaney; Norm Rodrique; Bob Thomas; Del Blakney; Ed Prebenski; Jack Schleihauf; Winston Cochrane; David Nearing; Ken Sterling; Gus Marche; Al White; Michael (stoney) Burke; Dennis Halliday; David Folker +2; Marcel Frappier; Jim MacEachern; JC Dionne; Max Bellefleur; Richard Dennique; Danny Gosse; Barry Lawrence; Andre Blais; Jack Bouchard; Larry Etherington; Mike Demarbee; Brian Weatherbee; Marcel Delage; Reg McCluskey; Wayne Gillies; James Brown +2; Jean Guy Labelle; John Profit; Larry Forward; Vic Sparks; Al Mossman; Bruce Murphy; Fabian Farrell; Daniel Lynch; Joe Cripps; Ernie Robichaud; Real Paille; Jocelyne Ross; Jack Pare; Ellery Oickle; Jim Shortt; Steve Karasek; Wayne Farr; Mel Pittman; Peter Palmer; Gilles Croze; Tom St John; Gord Albert; Wayne Kendall; Andy Murtagh; Newt Lilly; Paul Power; Colin Corkum; Frank Leblanc; Joe Kelly; Owen Howe; Kevin Puddester; Ted Sauve; Don Gillis; Gil Menard; James Whalen; Ed Shymko; Donald Moore; Doug Scott; John Glynn; Gerry Savoie; Peter Longley; Peter Henry; Jim Muck; Richard(Kaiser)Wilm; Garnet McKeen; Bernie Coish;

[email protected]. Further Detail will be posted in December Sitrep.

4 Also coming soon in 2014…

RIDE FOR HEROES 2014

NATIONAL RELAY RIDE

IN 2015, the 75th Anniversary of the MP Branch

mp field platoon reunion, sept 25, 26, 27 peterbourgh, on

PLEASE NOTE:

Information found in “Mentioned in DISPATCHES” is the best of our knowledge. Should you wish to find out more about a certain event we ask you to contact the OPS for that event.

Should you have an event that you wish to have promoted in “Mention in DISPATCHES” or the SITREP please drop us an e-mail. Events published in “Mentioned in DISPATCHES” must contain the purpose of honouring our history, traditions, and promoting communications for/between our members and other Veterans/ORG of the Military Police Trade.

NEXT SITREP DECEMBER 1st, 2013. Next “Mentioned in DISPATCHES” January 7th 2014.