RCEME 70th anniversary (May 2014)

[Frank v R]

The main event will take place in Val Cartier, the school is also planning on having a event but no plans as yet, budget will be the big thing and we are a ways off , I was at the school for lunch with the RSM and this was part of our conversation, I will try to keep you all updated as things develop, I hope it becomes more than 1994,

[Robert Bergeron]

Hey guys,

My father was a RCEME sqn cmdr. He was at 24 tch sqn in Sherbrooke when it closed down on him in 69 or so.

He had found memories of his training in BC , the officer trades school' s location at the time.What was that base called again , Chilliwack .

Anyway, i am in Saint-Georges, about 100 KM south of Valcartier and i have 2 WW2 trucks and a 50's vintage at present available for demonstration / parades free of charge.I will pay for my own fuel/oil / insurance / lodging/ rations thank-you .

See what i have in my signature block. Sorry guys for working for free . I owe it to my deceased father. He would of been thrilled.



Robert

[rob love]

Free is fine, but it is always nice when an organization shows it's appreciation at the time and effort required to display. I have been to displays over the years where the vehicles were really appreciated, and others where it almost seemed like a bother that we were there. Some events wanted the vehicles front and center, and used them as part of the event, while others had the vehicles way in the background.

Since the RCEME has always been in the business of maintaining the vehicles and other equipment (as well as heavily involved in the procurement and life cycles) their focus will likely be good.