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DAVID WEIR BA, CD #1 Office Broker, 2001-2009 Top 1 % in Canada 2005-2009 www.davidweir.com 613-394-4837 Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, www.thecontactnewspaper.cfbtrenton.com Brokerage February 26, 2010 Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trenton • Volume 45 Issue Number 8 • Familiar face takes command of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton by Amber Gooding the local authorities, such as Assistant Editor mayors and members of the community, has been truly amaz- 8 Wing/CFB Trenton personnel ing. continue to move forward with “I thank you all for your con- the guidance of Colonel Dave tinued support and understand- Cochrane, CD, Commander, 8 ing,” he said. “I look forward to Wing/CFB Trenton, who was my time as Wing Commander as sworn in at an Assumption of we continue to build this close Command ceremony on relationship with the community February 19, 2010. and their leaders, and to con- Hundreds of spectators, con- tribute in every way possible to sisting of base personnel, local the successful and harmonious and national dignitaries, family, future of the greater Trenton friends and colleagues filled 7 area.” Hangar for the ceremony last Colonel Cochrane is married Friday, which was overseen by to Sherri (nee Smith) of Ottawa, Presiding Officer, Major- and they are the proud parents of General Yvan Blondin, OMM, son, Jamie, and daughter, CD, Commander 1 Canadian Lindsay, whose support has been Air Division, Commander phenomenal, which as he says, is Canadian NORAD Region what makes everything he does Combined Forces Air possible. Component Commander and “Sherri, Lindsay and Jamie, the Chief of the Air Staff, as you would agree, this has been Lieutenant-General André quite an emotional time. I thank Deschamps, CMM, CD. you for the support you have Col Cochrane addressed the shown with this new appoint- crowd with a sense of pride and ment,” he said. “The next few sincere gratitude for the mem- months, and my time as the bers of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, Wing Commander, will be the Canadian Forces, as well as Photo: MCpl Miranda Langguth, 8 Wing Imaging extremely challenging but I appreciation for interim Wing know that I can count on your Colonel Dave Cochrane receives the Commander’s Pennant from 1 Canadian Air Division Commander, Lieutenant- continued support, and that is Commander, Major-General Yvon Blondin. MGen Blondin presided over the February 19, 2010 cer- Colonel Dave Murphy, and the greatly appreciated.” emony that officially marked Col Cochrane’s assumption of command of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. surrounding communities. He As Col Cochrane looks to assured all that personnel at one effort. notably, for those members of 8 Having spent several post- the weeks, months and possibly of the largest and busiest bases in “Dave, you, Chief Warrant Wing/CFB Trenton and our ings at 8 Wing, Col Cochrane is even years ahead, one thing is the CF will continue on with Officer Kevin West, and your local community. continuously proud of the con- certain in his eyes – and that is outstanding results. leadership team have done an “8 Wing has a special bond stant professionalism and team- ‘we’ will continue on. We will “I am proud and privileged to incredible job, especially during with the local community – with work demonstrated by the men move past this, rise above the tri- take command of 8 Wing these difficult past two weeks,” the thousands of military and and women of 8 Wing. als and tribulations and, we will Trenton today,” said Col said Col Cochrane. “Your close civilian personnel who work each “To 8 Wing members – mili- do so together. It is what sets us Cochrane. “I would like to sin- interaction with the local com- day on the base, here in tary, civilian, and contractors – apart – here on base and cerely thank the CF and senior munity and their leaders, and Trenton,” he said. “8 Wing mem- you should be extremely proud throughout the surrounding leadership for showing their also with 8 Wing units and their bers and our families are closely of your accomplishments and the communities, and above all the confidence and full support in members, has been instrumental linked with the community and work you do, day in and day out,” rest…our continued strength my capabilities as a leader. I am in progressing the healing it’s broad cross section of activi- he said. “ The CF, and in partic- and resilience. extremely excited to be com- process and strengthening the ties. We feel a strong sense of ular 8 Wing, provide incredible “We must turn the page and mander of 8 Wing, fully recog- close relationship we enjoy with belonging in the community.” contributions to Canada, includ- move forward. Be proud of who nizing the enormous responsibil- the community. Thank you for Col Cochrane believes the ing supporting our mission in you are, ladies and gentleman. ities and work that lay ahead.” everything you have done and I operational tempo of 8 Wing is Afghanistan, saving lives in Stand tall and proud, you cer- Paying particular attention to look forward to our continuing unprecedented, and the extreme Haiti, conducting Search and tainly deserve it,” said Col the great work accomplished by work together over the coming focus and unwavering determi- Rescue operations, and support- Cochrane. “I am extremely proud the interim base commander, months.” nation of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton ing the ongoing Vancouver of all of you, as your commander, Col Cochrane extended his Col Cochrane noted that this personnel will continue to meet Olympic Winter Games.” and I look forward to meeting utmost appreciation and respect has been a difficult period of the high goals and expectations He also noted the outpouring you and working with you during for LCol Murphy’s tremendous time for everyone, and most set. of support to the military from my tenure here.” The Contact 2 February 26, 2010 News Breadner boys prepare to be bald by Andrea Steiner Managing Editor Drs John and Sue Marinovich and staff have been serving the dental Best friends since community of Quinte since 1994. kindergarten, two 12- We offer complete dental care for all ages. year-olds from Breadner Your health comes first. 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Both were thought it was awe- $1,000, and are hopeful in Trenton, at the 8 inspired by a similar some,” said Pte that everyone supports Wing Orderly Room, event held at Breadner Gauthier. their efforts. and at Breadner. two years ago, when stu- “I am very proud of And aside from hop- Brycen says he is dents Nick Roy (brother him,” said Tammy Roy. ing to raise as much “excited” while Jordon to Brycen) and Kelly “It means a lot to our money as possible for admits to being a bit Brett, had their heads family.” the Cancer Society, the “nervous” about the big shaved and donated the Actually, cancer has boys have an added event. But both are very proceeds to the Cancer personally affected both incentive... committed. Society. families: Brycen’s grand- If they reach their “We hope that other The parents are justi- father died of liver can- goal, Breadner teacher people will get inspired fiably proud of their cer at age 30, and Heath Lassardo has by what we’re doing and sons. Jordon’s maternal great vowed to lose his locks do something similar,” “We are very proud grandparents both died as well, in solidarity with said both boys.