This year is the first time each award has been given in memory of a prominent member of the Canadian Military Engineer family. The personalities selected represent the rich range of history and accomplishments the Engineers have contributed to our nation. Each recipient will receive a special memorial scroll in their name. The tradition has begun and all future bursary awards will be so named. Congratulations to all our winners.
Do you know someone who deserves to be celebrated for their courage & leadership?
The Conference of Defence Associations Institute is pleased to announce the opening of the Captain Nichola Goddard Leadership Award Call for Nominations.
Hier, (2 février 2020) le GCmdt de la 2e Div a remis les mentions élogieuses ‘’ Du Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada’’ aux Adj Pouliot (géomatique); et Sgt Bédard (sapeur de combat) du 5e RGC.
On 2 December 2020, Commander, 2nd Canadian Division, has awarded the Commander Joint Operations Command Commendation to WO Pouliot (geo) and Sgt Bedard (Cbt Engr) of 5e RGC.
Roughly translated, WO Pouliot's commendation reads:
Serving and Retired CME Branch Members,
As your Senior Serving Engineer, I want to take the opportunity to thank you all for the tremendous support and professionalism you continue to give to the Canadian Armed Forces as I hang up the uniform after 38+ years of service. I will be retiring on Friday 4 Dec 2020.
After six years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Military Engineers, BGen Steve Irwin (Ret'd) will transfer the duties of Colonel Commandant to MGen Dan Benjamin, effective 21 March 2021. The Change of Appointment ceremony will take place in accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines in effect at that time.
The CMEA welcomes General Benjamin and sends a heart felt thank you to General Irwin for his loyal and energetic service.
Chimo!
Over the years, The Netherlands has struck several versions of their “Medal of Remembrance” to honour the soldiers who helped liberate their country during the Second World War. In 1995, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Holland, the Netherlands offered a "Thank you Canada" anniversary medal to the more than 20,000 Canadian veterans who came to Holland to celebrate this memorable occasion.
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This year the volunteers at the Mapping and Charting Establishment will prepare over 160 gift packages to be sent to our Engineers serving overseas and in the far north. In addition to the usual gift items, this year the package will include a COVID face mask. This annual CMEA event honours those who serve during the holiday season away from family and home.
Captain Ruth-Ann Beaudry (nee Schamuhn) graduated from RMC in 1999 and served as an engineer officer in 5 RGC before becoming a Medical Officer.
Three years ago, Ruth-Ann was diagnosed with an aggressive type of kidney cancer. The cancer continues to spread and she was medically released from Canadian Forces a few months ago. Unfortunately, there are no more publicly-funded treatment options available so she is seeking private options.
