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Lead Line Naval Association of Canada Vancouver Island Newsletter Lead Line Naval Association of Canada Vancouver Island Newsletter November-December 2016 • Volume 31, Issue 7 A VERY SPECIAL GUEST His Royal Highness Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, inspects the honour guard at the British Columbia Legislature Building on the first day of his tour of Western Canada on Sept. 24, 2016.- Photo by MCpl Chris Ward, MARPAC Imaging Services INSIDE THIS ISSUE President’s Message ............................................2 Veteran's Corner .................................................7 Editor's Note ......................................................3 Ships at sea .................................................. 8-10 Local NAC member receives Vimy Award ..............4 The story behind Esquimalt’s naval hospital ..... 12-13 About the new Naval Security Team ......................6 Obituary: Felicity Hanington ...............................16 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE NEWSLETTER CHANGE AND NATIONAL CONFERENCE Welcome all to the next National Conference second pillar. This was rein- evolution of Lead and Line. On Oct. 20-21, I, along with forced by their level of engage- I am pleased to introduce Directors David Cooper and ment shown in the quality of Carmel Ecker, who is taking Rod Hughes, attended the Na- questions and answers in the on the role of editor. She can tional Conference and Annual Q & A sessions, as well as the be reached by email at leadan- General Meeting held in Ot- quality of the presentations. [email protected] and tawa. NAC Ottawa did an ex- The reporting of presenta- looks forward to your sug- cellent job in organizing this. tions to the Defence Com- gestions and comments. Our The Conference was sold out mittees of the Senate and the new edition will be coming with a broad based attendance House of Commons gave sol- out every two months starting that included NAC members, id evidence of the third pillar. with this edition. national sponsors and indus- This is indeed encouraging as In addition to Carmel, Di- try providers, and serving Bill Conconi we mature as an organization. rector at Large David Collins personnel ranging from Roy- It was definitely a worth- will be heading up an editorial al Military College cadets to cial interaction between mem- while experience to attend and group that will help guide Lead serving Admirals. Proceed- bers, primarily offered at the we look forward to the 2017 and Line’s direction and con- ings will be up on the national Branch level conference, which will be held tent. Please contact David at website soon. Looking around 2. Developing a professional in St. John’s, Newfoundland. [email protected] if you the room, one could not help home for serving members For more information on would like be involved or pro- but reflect on the key role 3. Our duty to educate the presentations, read Rod vide input at that level. We look NAC was playing in bringing Canadians on our need for a Hughes article about the event forward to continuing the ex- all these interests together in capable and effective navy on page 5. cellence established by Felicity. support of our navy. The two receptions offered I look forward to seeing as In addition to the newslet- At the AGM on Saturday, as part of the two-day pro- many of you as can make it ter, I will be sharing issues which was well attended di- gram were well attended, at our annual Christmas lun- and events of a more imme- rectly and by proxy, Jim Car- which demonstrated the first cheon on December 12 at the diate nature through direct ruthers spoke to the three sup- pillar in action. Fireside Grill. e-newsletters to members. porting pillars of NAC: The presence of many Yours Aye, You will have received a few 1. An alumni group that serving officers and cadets Bill Conconi by now. provides opportunities for so- gave solid evidence of the NAC VI President Join us for the annual Monday, December 12 11: 30 am Fireside Grill 4509 West Saanich Rd Spouses welcome $30/plate 2 • LEAD LINE & EDITOR’S NOTE REMEMBRANCE WEEK EVENTS A RETURN TO COMMUNITY A special day of Remembrance Talented performers from the Canadian When I first joined Canada’s College for Performing Arts at St. Matthias naval community as a civilian Church will give a moving Remembrance Day employee in 2001, I had no idea it presentation in song and prose as part of the would become an integral part of regular Sunday morning service. my life. Nov. 6 from 10am - 11:30am As a reporter for the Lookout St. Matthias Anglican Church, 600 Newspaper that year, I was quickly Richmond Ave, Victoria immersed in, and learned to appre- ciate, the naval life. Remembrance Concert The learning curve was steep The Sidney Concert Band presents “Salute since I had grown up in the B.C. in- to Our Veterans” with guests the Saanich terior, had never been on a military Peninsula Pipe Band. Enjoy a variety of music base and knew very little about our and song dedicated to veterans and currently Armed Forces. There was a pleth- sense of loss at not officially being serving military members. ora of new terminology, acronyms, a part of that community any more. Featuring Saanich Peninsula Pipe Band and ranks, ships, shore units and many So it's with great joy that I have Kittyhawk Air Cadets colour party. Conducted other things to learn. signed on to be the editor of the by Rob Bannister. There were also many wonderful Lead and Line and resume my con- Nov. 6 at 2:30 pm opportunities: a ride in a Sea King, nection to the naval community. Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon three days in HMCS Protecteur for Working with an editorial team Avenue, Sidney a Task Group Exercise, a tour of an of NAC members, I hope to build Admission: $15 American aircraft carrier and a day on what Felicity has done during sail on one of their mine sweepers, her tenure as editor and bring you a Wartime Stories Walking Tour and more. I’ve also gotten to see publication that is informative and This 90-minute walking tour focuses on per- firsthand the resilience and dedica- of value to all members. sonal stories of local men and women during tion of military members and their Email me at leadandlineeditor@ the First and Second World Wars. Learn about families. Their stories will stay with gmail.com if you have comments, the evolving role of the Royal Canadian Navy me for the rest of my life. questions or submissions for future and hear stories of patriotism, joy and grief of When I left the Lookout in June issues. the people who gave Victoria its identity. to start my own business, I felt a Carmel Ecker Nov. 6 at 10:30am Meet at the Downtown Visitor Centre, 812 Wharf Street, Victoria MEMORIAL SERVICE Lest We Forget Join the Victoria Symphony for a special con- A memorial service is being held for cert of remembrance. Experience this moving FELICITY MARGOT HANINGTON tribute to the sacrifice of Canadian soldiers, mil- itary personnel and those affected by war and vi- who passed away Oct. 29 olence around the globe. The acoustics of the Bay after a long battle with cancer. Street Armoury create a unique surrounding for this emotional concert filled with orchestral and The service is being held on Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m. choral music, poetry and stunning visuals. at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740 View Street, Victoria. Tickets are $20. Online ticket sales are avail- able until one hour prior to the performance The family invites those who wish start time. Tickets may also be available from to honour Felicity to attend. the box office. Nov. 10 at 7:30 pm Read about Felicity’s life on page 16. Bay Street Armoury, 713 Bay Street, Victoria LEAD LINE • 3 & LOCAL NAC NEWS LOCAL NAC MEMBER HONOURED WITH PRESTIGIOUS VIMY AWARD Dr. James Boutilier has that expertise to the Royal Navy been named the recipient of Reserve from 1964 to 1969. ABOUT THE AWARD the 2016 Vimy Award for his When Dr. Boutilier left the The Vimy Award pays tribute long-standing contribution to Royal Navy, he taught at the to the bravery and sacrifices Canada’s maritime security. University of the South Pacific of Canadian soldiers during Dr. Boutilier joins a presti- in Suva, Fiji, until 1971 before the Battle of Vimy Ridge. It gious group of recipients that becoming a staff member at was commissioned in 1991 includes former Chief of the Royal Roads. from the artist André Gauth- ier, a former Colonel who Defence Staff Gen Rick Hillier, He joined MARPAC Head- became a sculptor. former Member of Parliament quarters as the Special Advisor, “The statue features a Cana- Joe Clark and former Governor International Engagement, in dian officer at Vimy Ridge General of Canada Adrienne 1996. in a moment of victory... The Clarkson. Over his career Dr. Boutilier Above: Dr. James Boutilier young officer, with a slight The Vimy Award was created has developed a reputation as Below: The Vimy Award smile on his face, raises his in 1991 by the Conference of an expert in international secu- helmet in celebration of the Defence Associations (CDA) rity with extensive knowledge victory but, considering the Institute and is presented to of the history and current af- enemy’s likely counter-at- a prominent Canadian “who fairs in the Asia-Pacific region. tack, keeps his pistol cocked and at the ready. Gauthier has made outstanding contri- Explaining Dr. Boutilier’s positioned the officer by a butions towards the security selection, David McDonough, trench with one foot on a and defence of Canada and the Research Manager & Senior duck board and another preservation of our democratic Editor with the CDA Institute, atop sandbags.
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