Details available now!
Full Details of the event and a look at our "replica" Guidon are available on my
website now.
I'm thinking that Geoff would have been very pleased how this has played out and how quickly we were able to put it all together (many kudos to the entire Elgin Organization, both the Veterans Association and 31CER for putting 110% into this). Geoff was the one that got the ball rolling and the day will be tinged a little bittersweet with his absence.
It's going to be quite the day for "my guys" and as it is much like a christening, graduation, marriage and wake all rolled into one day for the Kangaroo veterans, it should be quite moving too. I would encourage any of you that can make it to come down to St. Thomas on Sept 10th, to cheer on the vets and come see the Kangaroo Tank!! - what's that old Buick slogan? "Talk to the man that drives one", well here's your chance. There will be a few old trooper's in attendance including Mr. Vic Norburn who we believe was the first Canadian tank driver across the Rhine.
It should be an interesting day. If you wish to attend the formal dinner that night ($65/plate - 5 course meal including wine) please contact me for details and booking. Seating is limited.
Shortly, I'll have information on commemorative pins and a coin (limited to 200 only, numbered) we are offering as a fundraiser for the Kangaroo Veterans' Association (Parades ain't cheap). Again, those interested can
contact me direct.
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Bill Miller (Regimental Archivist and proud Son of Tpr WJ Miller, 1CACR)
http://www.canadiankangaroos.ca