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Photos by Jules Xavier 2 Shilo Stag June 2, 2016 Sgt Thomas Cole riding in memory of ʻBoomerʼ Jules Xavier Boomer’s Legacy is named after “The goal of Boomer’s Lega- Shilo Stag Cpl Andrew “Boomer” Eykelen- cy is to empower CAF soldiers, boom, a dedicated soldier and a sailors, airmen and airwomen CAF medic, killed by a suicide with the ability to carry on Sgt Thomas Cole of 2PPCLI’s B Coy concedes it will bomber on Aug. 11, 2006. Just 23, Andrew’s strongly felt desire be a tough fi rst day when he pedals his bike during Andrew was committed to sav- to provide much needed hu- the ninth annual Boomer’s Legacy BC bicycle ride on ing lives and helping the Afghan manitarian assistance to people Vancouver Island. people realize freedom. in areas of deployed Canadian From CFB Wainwright where he’s extremely busy His death was the catalyst to cre- operations,” offered Sgt Cole. being part of Ex MAPLE RESOLVE along with more ating the Boomers Legacy Foun- To those who who don’t than 7,000 other soldiers, Sgt Cole said he will return dation to help men and women know who Boomer was Sgt to CFB Shilo when this exercise ends June 6. in uniform make a positive differ- Cole offered up his Reader’s Di- ence in the lives of others. gest biography. Andrew’s humanitarian spirit “Cpl Andrew Eykelenboom lives on through Boomer’s Lega- … aka ‘Boomer’ was my pla- cy, committed to Helping our Sol- toon medic on my 2006 deploy- diers Help Others. ment to Kandahar province The ride this year covering 240 in Afghanistan. Sadly, he was kilometres along Hwy. 19, starts at killed by a POS suicide bomber CFB Comox and fi nishes in BC’s just days before we were to re- capital, Victoria. turn to Canada.” Boomer’s Legacy raises aware- He added, “I miss my friend ness for our military’s efforts on who died way too young. He deployed operations around the was a goofy fun guy who as- globe and raises funds for Boom- similated with my platoon of er’s Legacy — money our soldiers can access to fur- crazy warrior grunts and became one of [the] troops, ther help the people in communities where they serve. not just a medic.” It does this by holding fundraising events and by There is a donation part to Sgt Cole’s participation giving presentations to schools and interested groups. in the ride. If you wish to support your fellow soldier Funds raised have been used for basic humanitarian from CFB Shilo on this wonderful ride he would ap- needs, medical care, and education. preciate your support. All the proceeds go to Boom- All charitable funds from Boomer’s Legacy go to er’s Dream of Soldiers Helping Soldiers. its operational partner, Boomer’s Trust Fund, man- “Please help me reach my goal, and support me for aged by the CFMWS. Boomer’s Trust makes the funds this cause. Donate [as] every little bit helps,” he said. available to sub-committees, which are operated on a To donate visit http://supportourtroops-ca.donor- volunteer basis by CAF members in deployed regions. pages.com/BoomersLegacyBCRide/ThomasCole 2PPCLI’s Sgt Thomas Cole (above) in Afghanistan Humanitarian initiatives funded by Boomer’s Trust The site only accepts credit cards. However, you can during the war where he met Cpl Andrew ‘Boomer’ are aimed towards improving conditions in areas such send a money order to the following address to the Eykelenboom (above right). Photos supplied as health care, education and opportunities for wom- attention of corporate outreach: Boomer’s Legacy, Ca- en, with the goal of building local capacity to provide nadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, 4210 La- a lasting impact. belle St., Ottawa, Ont., K1A 0K2 Projects can be as small as helping a single person or Ferguson acknowledged her friend was there when “My intent is to load up my truck and head to Vic- family by providing a life saving surgery, to assisting Boomer was killed “something he will never get over.” toria to do Boomer’s ride,” he wrote on his Boomer’s an entire area or institution by providing equipment Although he trained prior to two major spring ex- Legacy donation webpage. “He was my medic and I to a hospital or supplies to a school. ercises at CFB Wainwright, Sgt Cole told Ferguson he need to do this. I will have no saddle time on a bike Ideas for projects come from a variety of sources, won’t bow out of the ride. when I get there, so it will be one hell of a tough fi rst including CAF members and trusted local contacts, “He told me, and these are his words, ‘I do not care day for me, I am sure.” with the purpose of addressing areas which would if I have to push my bike the whole way to Victoria. I Friend Debbi Ferguson of Victoria — now retired not receive attention from any other source. need to do this for Boomer, and for myself. He was my from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) — let the Besides Sgt Cole, more than 100 riders will be in- friend, and I miss him.” Shilo Stag know Sgt Cole was planning to to be part volved. This group includes fellow CAF members, Once he has completed Ex MAPLE RESOLVE, Sgt of this annual event on Vancouver Island. She’s also military veterans, fi refi ghters and police. Cole has a goal of raising $2,000 during the bike ride. cycling it, too. 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