Volume 55 Number 45 | November 8, 2010 MARPAC NEWS CFB Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C. 2 • LOOKOUT November 8, 2010 FROM OUR LEADERS: REMEMBERING ALL WHO SERVE, PAST AND PRESENT poignant reality. “Jack” Babcock, Canada’s last Team will be supporting That morning we learned of the known Veteran of the First Remembrance Day activities death of Petty Officer Second World War reminded us this throughout the region. Class Craig Blake in Afghanistan. summer, the living connection Approximately 60 CF per- This will be a very changed to our veterans continues to sonnel will respond to requests Remembrance Day for his family diminish with time. by local elementary and sec- and friends as it will for many As highlighted by the 65th ondary schools, as well as others. anniversary of the end of the senior care facilities to attend Not since the Korean War have Second World War this year, and participate in local cer- Canadians paid attention to their we must value those veterans emonies. On Nov. 11, at 10 war dead. The practice of repatri- that remain and honour our separate locations across ation of our fallen is a relatively time with them that remains. southern Vancouver Island, CF new endeavour. Over the past 12 months members will be participating It is in stark contrast to the over 100 formation sailors, sol- in official wreath laying cer- twentieth century practice that diers, airmen and women have emonies from Sooke to Oak RAdm Nigel Greenwood informed survivors of their loss Capt(N) Craig Baines served in overseas operations. Bay, from the Legislature to Commander MARPAC by telegram; and the deceased Base Commander Most deployed to Afghanistan, Lantzville. These are impor- were buried where they fell or joining approximately 130 tant opportunities for us both at sea. Today, the expression of regional Reserve Force person- to connect with the people Those of us who serve in uni- public grief along what has come As Nov. 11 approaches and nel in that mission. Others of our host communities and form, and have represented to be known as “The highway we prepare for our annual served in remote regions across to honour all CF members, Canada at a distance, know that of Heroes” between Trenton and Remembrance Week activities, the globe in places like Sierra past and present, who have the peaceful society we enjoy in Toronto, Ontario is an echo of the there is much to reflect upon Leone, Haiti, Sudan, Kosovo answered our nation’s call to Canada today is only a dream to shared sorrow of all Canadians. in this, the year of Canada’s and Bahrain. service. people who live in countries torn Remembrance Day allows us all Naval Centennial. Since Remembrance Day last, I invite and encourage all apart by violence. to reflect on the sacrifice of more Foremost amongst these is 19 CF members have been Canadians to find their own This peace is possible only than 125,000 Canadians whose the outpouring of enthusiasm killed in Afghanistan. That way to mark this important because it has been protected by names are forever inscribed in the and support from Canadians mission has forced us to day, to remember the sacrifices the efforts and sacrifices of gen- seven Books of Remembrance in across this country as we cel- rethink our traditional defini- of those who have served in erations of Canadians serving in the Parliament Hill Peace Tower. ebrated this important mile- tion of veteran. Just as we the cause of peace and free- both times of war and peace. Remembering our past on stone. None would deny that seek to honour the sacrifices of dom around the world and Last May 4th as we prepared Remembrance Day serves to pre- this flows from a reputation past generations, so too must to help repay our collective to celebrate Freedom of the serve our future. We often take built early in our history and we recognize the service of debt through the simple act of City in Victoria and Halifax, our peaceful society for granted. enhanced through the service today’s Canadian Forces per- remembrance. the elements of the theme of Our attendance at Remembrance and sacrifices of successive sonnel and its impact on those For ideas and informa- this Naval Centennial year, Day services demonstrates that generations. who have paid the ultimate tion on commemorating to “Commemorate the Past, we do not take for granted the We owe a debt to those cost or suffered injury and Remembrance day visit the Celebrate Today, and Commit sacrifice of those that helped cre- who have served before us. their families and loved ones. Veteran’s Affairs Canada web- to the Future” came together in ate it. However, as the passing of As in past years, the Defence site www.vac-acc.ca CCFBCCFBFFBB EEsquimaltEEsquimaltssqquuiimmaalltt FFireFFireiirree RRescueRRescueeessccuuee CalendarCCCalendaraalleennddaarr 2011220112001111 YOU’RE INVITED TO THE LAUNCH PARTY Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt Fire Rescue Department is launching its 2011 calendar of “Everyday Heroes.” Be one of the fi rst to get your copy for $10 and have it signed by the fi refi ghters featured on the pages of the calendar! All proceeds go the United Way. HOSTED BY: NOVEMBER 13, 7 - 9 PM 310 - Gorge Road East at The Howard Johnson Door Prizes! Specials! Everyone Welcome! November 8, 2010 LOOKOUT • 3 OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Massage therapy*, Acupuncture*, LLestest wwee fforgetorget Chiropractic care*, Naturopathic CCenotaphenotaph CCeremonieseremonies Creating health together, medicine, Clinical Counselling, IV therapy, through science Allergy testing and treatment More than 1,000 sailors, soldiers, air Remembrance Day parades and cer- and honour those who have served and nature. * Direct billing for DND clients force personnel and cadets will par- emonies in Ladysmith and Salt Spring Canada in times of conflict and peace, (requires referral from MD) ticipate in 10 Remembrance Day cer- Island. Training Tenders Orca and and to keep the memory of their emonies throughout Greater Victoria Raven will be in Ganges Harbour, achievements and sacrifices alive for www.acaciahealth.ca | 250-475-1522 | ¬ Tyee, Victoria, BC and southern Vancouver Island on and Caribou and Renaud will be all Canadians. Thursday, Nov. 11. in Ladysmith. Maritime Coastal This year’s theme is “How will you Most of our ships are near home Defence Vessels HMC Ships Nanaimo Remember?” Veterans Affairs Canada Patrick Hunt this Remembrance Day; however, the and Brandon will be at sea. is encouraging Canadians to take the Lest crews from the Orca class training The Government of Canada has remembrance challenge - to make BA(RMC), I.S.P., ITCP tenders will take a break from their established the week of Nov. 5 to the remembrance more than something we Candidate navigation training to participate in 11th as Veteran’s Week to recognize you feel, make it something you do. forget Victoria Constituency 9:45 a.m. West Shore Communities - Veterans Memorial Park locat- Conservative Party Veterans’ Cemetery - 1190 Colville Road ed at the intersection of Goldstream Avenue and Veterans of Canada Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher Linford, Commanding Memorial Parkway (Millstream) Officer, Canadian Forces Health Services Centre Commodore Peter Ellis, Commander, Canadian Fleet Candidate@PatrickHunt.ca (Pacific) Pacific 250-590-9938 10 a.m. Sidney - Town Hall at 2440 Sidney Avenue Cobble Hill - Cobble Hill Community Hall followed by Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Allan, Commanding Officer, ceremony at the cenotaph at Liberation Park (behind the 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron community hall) Major Joel Anderson, Commanding Officer, 741 Saanich - Municipal Hall at 770 Vernon Avenue Communications Squadron Major Barry Walker, Commanding Officer, 11 Field Ambulance (Victoria) 10:55 a.m. Oak Bay - War Memorial, Uplands Park Sooke - Sooke Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion at Colonel Carl Wohlgemuth, Director of Operations, 6726 Eustace Road 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters Detachment Captain(N) Paul Dempsey, Commander, Maritime Esquimalt Operations Group Four Victoria - Legislature Building Lantzville - Lantzville Branch of the Royal Canadian Rear-Admiral Nigel Greenwood, Commander, Maritime Legion at 7225 Lantzville Road Forces Pacific/Joint Task Force (Pacific) Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Woolley, Base Information Services Officer, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt Esquimalt - Memorial Park Cenotaph at 1229 Esquimalt Road Captain(N) Craig Baines, Base Commander, Canadian CFB Esquimalt Fire Rescue Calendar 2011 Forces Base Esquimalt Remember to say thanks When you think of Canada’s multicultural society and all the freedoms and opportunities that we experience CURRENT CANADIAN FORCES MISSIONS on a daily basis, devoting a few minutes of silence on Canadian Forces personnel currently serve in over Remembrance Day to think of our troops is an important 15 operations around the globe: and meaningful gesture. Our soldiers and veterans sacrificed Op Athena (Afghanistan) their time, personal comforts, and in many cases their lives so we could enjoy ours. Here are some other ways that you Op Calumet (Egypt) can show gratitude: Op Crocodile (Democratic Republic of Congo) Wear a poppy. From the last Friday in October to Nov. Op FoundatioN (Tampa, Fla.) 11, pin a poppy on the left lapel of your garment or as close to the heart as possible. This will publicly remind you of our Op Gladius (Golan Heights) soldiers’ sacrifices and will encourage others to do the same. Op Hamlet (Haiti) Write to soldiers. Send a letter or card to express Op Jade (Middle East) your appreciation. Mailing addresses are listed on the Department of National Defence website. You can also post Op Kobold (Kosovo) a message to troops on the site’s message board. Donate in honour of a soldier. Just as the Canadian Op Proteus (Jerusalem) Director Michael Gormley 2010/2011 season Op Safari (Sudan) Forces aim to bring peace and security to countries in need, consider doing your part to help those around the world Op Saiph (North Arabian Sea–Persian Gulf / Horn who are suffering.
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