VE-Day event in Ottawa

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Following message posted on behalf of Eric Booth. Mesage follows;
Hello Folks

Thank you for being patient. Things are now on track and moving ahead.

Gene has been working hard and finances for some of the vehicles to Ottawa has been approved in addition to the camping location, tents, port-a-potties, Shower facilities meals etc.

On the vehicle side of things we have approximately 48 vehicles registered for these events.

Due to the phenomenal number of Veterans registered for this event 2500 and the large number of requests for rides in the military vehicles we are asking for each vehicle owner to advise us how many positions will be available for Veterans. We(VAC) will assign Veterans to each vehicle in advance to make things easier.

So can you please get back to me ASAP with the number of places available for Veterans and if that is seated or standing. I know we would prefer seated, however as in last year we will no doubt get a group who will hop in at the last minuit and stand.

See below for any changes to the events

Thanks
Eric





60TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE-DAY CELEBRATIONS

The National events planned for Ottawa start on Friday 06 May and run until Sunday 08 June 2005.

06 May - 08 May To Stand On guard For Thee (TSOGFT) this is an annual event, taking place to help educate students on Canadian Military History. This event consists of static displays, battles and demonstrations. This is open to all era military vehicles and re-enactors. Location: Remic Rapids Lookout, Ottawa River Parkway, Ottawa ON. Contact person: Gene Michaud 613-722-6565.

Civilian Vehicles will be parked at Tunneys Pasture. This is also the off loading site. Take Hwy 417 exit at Parkdale Ave off ramp and drive North. This is a truck route.

There will be one security person watching the vehicles and one security person at the camp. Additional security will be provided by the renactors and possibly the drivers.

07 May:Saturday
Military Vehicle Display. (MVD) CWM and TSOGFT location. All era Military Vehicles with valid licence plates will be able to remain at both locations all day or travel back and forth. Those which are unplated will remain at the Military encampment.

08 May:Sunday

8:15- 9:15 Military vehicles will form up facing west bound in double lines on Wellington St north of the NWM. All drivers will have parade order and details given in registration package upon arrival to TSOGFT or the NWM. Vehicles transporting the unlicensed vehicles will return to the parking location at Tunneys Pasture. Each vehicle, trailer combination will have a number attached to it. If you have a left over number from last year please bring it.

9:15-19:30 Troops, Veterans and VIP's will arrive. No vehicles will be permitted on site once the troops start to arrive.

10:30- Official Ceremonies at the National War Memorial.

Veterans in a pre assigned area will then board their pre assigned vehicle. Please help them and if you have a ladder can you please bring it. Cadets and/or Fire fighters may be helping as well.

12:00 - Military Vehicle and Veterans Parade departs National War Memorial with Veterans on board. Marchers and vehicles will proceed west on Wellington St for 2 klm to the site of the new Canadian War Museum. Open to all era military vehicles. Vehicles must be registered with the organizers to participate.

Arrive CWM unload Veterans and then proceed to display areas.There will be a display area for most of the vehicles. Unlicensed vehicles will be required at this time to keep proceeding to Tunneys Pasture where they can load up. There will not be a load up area at the CWM due to limited space. Unlicensed vehicles will not be permitted to operate on the roadway outside of the parade permit.

15:00- 16:00 - Official Opening of the Canadian War Museum.(CWM).

We have another meeting next week pertaining to the parade details.

We would be looking at the two MC's to provide escort at the beginning of the parade and possible the ONT Regt Staff Car, Jeff Moshers Jeep and the CWM Command Car being utilized for VIP's during the parade.

CAA will provide light recovery towing during the events in Ottawa for participating light vehicles.


Here is a schedule of Genes events.

1- Thursday 5 May camp set-up.
2- Friday 6 May interactive displays and demonstrations for area schools,
from 10AM to 3PM, there will be a mock battle of Operation Plunder from
13:45 to 14:20.
3- Saturday 7 May interactive displays from 10AM to 4 PM with mock battle
from 12 noon to 1 PM. There will be support given to the new CWM during
this period.
4- Sunday 8 May Closed to public due to support given for the national ceremony and the
CWM


Thanks

looking forward to seeing you all.

Gene or myself will provide another update once we receive more details and a map.

Eric


REGISTRATION FORM

Name: ...

Address:.......................................... .........................

Phone Number:........................................... .........................

E-mail:............................................. .......................

Type of Vehicle: (e.g. ¼ ton).............................................. ........................

Make: (e.g. Ford, USA).............................................. ........................

Model: (e.g. GPW).............................................. ........................

Year: (eg.1942)......................................... .........................

Owner (if different than above)............................................ ........................

Licence plate number & Province issued (If applicable):...................................... ........................

Check the event's) you wish to participate in: TSOGFT............MVD............Ceremony......... ...Parade............CWM....

Please fax this form to the attention of Gene Michaud at 613-722-7471,
or e-mail to eric.booth@jus.gov.on.ca before 08 April 2005.

Follow up information will be sent to you based on the information provided.
12 April 2005

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi

Anyone who wants a nickle tour of a LAV Coyote Surveillance can come see me that day.

I'll be the Sgt at the Coyote display!!

regards
D

[Stewart Loy]

Originally posted by Darrell Zinck
Hi

Anyone who wants a nickle tour of a LAV Coyote Surveillance can come see me that day.

I'll be the Sgt at the Coyote display!!

regards
D

Will this unit have its armour deployed? I am always curious about that stuff.


Stewart

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi

Not sure what you mean. "Armour deployed"? Do you mean the add on plates bolted to the hull and turret or do you mean the mast mounted surv system deployed (extended)?

No and yes to the above.

regards
D