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First Name Last Name Message Old GB Date Jodi Benson My father was stationed in Hemer when he met my mother who was from Hemer. His name is Don Thivierge and her name was Erika Zatska (sp) I would love to connect with someone who may have known them. While there they had a son named Donald Jr. I believe my dad would have been there between 1957 and 1961. When they came back to Canada Erika was expecting their second child. November 18, 2012 John (Billy) Crockford Some of the best memories of childhood were in Soest. Remember all the sports and touring all over Europe. When we returned to Canada my parents posting choice was the flakey left coast and Vancouver from that point sure missed the friends (army brats) I grew up with and never with an exception of a couple bumbed into again. Remember the Keramis (fall fair) Winterburg and other local areas. Remember cycling to the Mohne sea Dam. The brigaderes house called big top if memory serves me correctly. Sometimes wish one could turn back the clock. November 17, 2012 Jean-Pierre Poirier November 13, 2012 Norm Kemp Love going through this site. Always hoping to see photos from the times we spent there. November 11, 2012 George McQueen To Barbara Masters (Hooper), Hi Barbara. I too am trying to get in contact with 2 persons that I knew the 1st is a Valerie Duckworth lived in Hemer and also Carol-Anne Libby if you do get in touch with Carol could you pass on my E-mail address. Many Thanks. George (Scotland) November 10, 2012 Greg Taylor Faint memories November 7, 2012 Barbara Masters Haven't been on for a long time. This was the best posting we ever had. Looking for Carol-Anne Libby, Pam Davies, Judy Warren, Penny Danes, Connie Pearson and Ron Webber (2 RCR Fort York). November 4, 2012 Brian Coxall Looking for Donna Watson, I believe she has become a writer, if it is the right Watson. Where are you Watson? What can one say after a million years away from high school, couldn't return to Canada, after so many years overseas, traveled 98 countries now, worked in 12 countries, became a teacher, worked almost 30 years overseas and 12 other things just to put myself through school. I had wondered if someone would find a way to do a reunion for our lot, have been back to Soest several times, but didn't see anyone, except for a few German friends. I am Canada now, but I having culture shock to no end, can't even watch TV, but I have one good friend, so I am alright, I am very happy, however I would like to find Donna Watson. November 2, 2012 Ronald J. Bird Interesting seeing the old photos of Deilinghoffen and 1SSM (although I had trouble getting a slideshow). I left the unit and the Canadian Army in the summer of 1968 to return to university for post=graduate studies. But, I had married a girl from Iserlohn and so returned frequently over the years to the area even after the Canadian units had moved to Lahr. October 17, 2012 Georgia Gardiner This site brings back so many great memories. Have often thought about visiting Werl but haven't gotten around to it was still in Germany yet. October 15, 2012 Dale Potter if you remember me send me a Email, si vous avez des souvenirs de moi svp contactez moi October 8, 2012 Patrick Brown I am hoping to find people who were in Germany, especially Unna, when I was there as an Army Brat. Some names are Grady Owen, Leslie Menzies, any of the Wallace sisters, Linda Tredwell, etc. October 6, 2012 Pamela Webb Lived in Germany as a daughter in a military family (Dick and Eileen Cowling) A wonderful experience! October 5, 2012 Vonda Peterson Just discovered this website. Can't say how thrilled I was to take a trip down memory lane. We're living at the Village at Pigeon Lake, Alberta now and recently got together with old friends Larry Lemieux, Butch McFarland, Ron Fraser. October 3, 2012 Kevin Lundrigan My wife and I are heading to Germany after visiting family in Scotland and plan to take a side trip to Iserlohn (where I was born) as well as Hemer. Hope to rekindle some fond memories. September 30, 2012 Hugh (Art) Message In latter part of May and through June, 2012 I revisited Germany and took a number of Pictures of the Mohne Dam, Soest and the remnants of Ft Henry as well of some exterior shots of Ft York. I also visited East Germany and Berlin. Of course, we were not allowed to visit the East Zone while stationed in Europe. I enjoyed looking at a number of the pictures. I saw a couple of Sigs type in the RCR pic. Ron McCaully and Fabian. September 22, 2012 Richard Cowling I spent (or misspent) much of my youth in 4 CIBG, 4 CMBG during the Cold War (which we won) September 20, 2012 Glen Burk It was a special time in my life. September 17, 2012 Larry (Tim) Timleck Really pleased to find this site. September 17, 2012 Jim Gill September 12, 2012 Les Orme Just got back from Soest. What a neat little town it still is. My wife who has never been to Europe liked Soest the best. PMQ's are a different story however changed a little bit but o well life goes on. September 8, 2012 Colin C. Crocker We moved to Germany in 1962 came across on the SS HOMERICK started off all right but hit the tail end of a hurricane on the way. Moved into Langschied on the shores of the Sorpesee. Lived above a blacksmiths shop for a year or so then into Hemer. My father was CE Crocker, Sgt., 1 SSM Battery at Fort Prince of Wales. Left Germany in the fall of 1966 just B where I got out of school in 1968 then joined the RCMP in 1970. Went to Saskatchewan for training and stayed in Saskatchewan and the NWT for the next 36 yrs. Worked in Coppermine NWT which was 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Stayed in the NWT for 10 yrs., then came back to Saskatchewan. Retired in 2005 and went back to work for the Sask., Gov't as an investigator and still employed with them. Nice to hear from people that have lived in the Ruhr area. September 5, 2012 Art Doran I'm just updating my e-mail address however it's great to revisit this site for the fond memories. August 31, 2012 Bob Mycroft We moved to Hemer when I was 5, my dad being with the Royal Engineers. I'm guessing that the Canadian forces had moved out just prior to the British army moving in. The photos of the quarters plus especially the school brings back a lot of happy memories... Not to mention "Propper Snow" - here in the UK the winters are just wet and even as an aduly I really miss the knee-deep snow we'd get in Germany! August 28, 2012 Eve-Llyn Booth Hi everyone. I haven't left a message for a long time now so thought I should update it. I am officially retired now and learning how to live the life of leisure! Volunteering, playing bridge - must say, it's rather pleasant after working all those years! Am still looking for Linda (Snoopy) Crowder and Don Kirkey - anyone know where either of them are? I was able to make contact with Joanne Collingwood and Brenda Ruttkay, which was really neat, and also Paul Jones (a Brit soldier who lived near Hemer). Am living in Belleville, Ontario with Ozz, one dog and four cats! My mother is still going strong (now 87 and looks great), brother Peter and Carol are in Havelock, and everyone is doing great. Anyone who remembers me drop a line - would love to her from you. August 27, 2012 Brenda Powerll I have a picture of the family on the boat on the way over to Germany in 1959 - would like to add it to the photos, if possible. August 22, 2012 Jolanda Lam 2012/08/19: Graduated Grade 12 from Lahr SS. Our last posting was Nanaimo, BC. Now live in Sooke, near Victoria, BC. Not retired (yet!). Happily married to Jim. It's such a long time ago now but my sister Wilma and I still talk of the good times we had over there. Live long and prosper! August 18, 2012 Pamela McDonald August 10, 2012 Terri Harding High everyone that I may have known - drop me a line if you like August 9, 2012 Robert Gillan Best years of my career. My father was in 27 Bde so I shared his memories of West Germany upon my deployment. Sadly, all has passed. August 5, 2012 Jim (Lobo) Lobe I had a great time both times I was there & would go back. July 30, 2012 Glen Burk Interested in reminiscing with anyone who was in Soest Germany and attended Soest Senior High in 1968-1969. July 24, 2012 Don A. Oldham Dad served with 1 CBUE at Fort Henry July 21, 2012 Bill McTaggart I really enjoyed this trip down memory lane. It was a real pleasure seeing all those familiar faces. I lost my Hemer yearbook years ago, so this was a treat. Many thanks as well to, the folks that put this all together. I can see that it was a great endeavor that took a lot of work. Again, I thank you kindly and a big hello to everyone that I may know out there. Take care all! July 14, 2012 Mindy Lynn Jordan I was looking up Hemer Germany out of interest and ran into this page. Imagine my surprise to find a photo of myself in grade four. My father was teaching for the Armed Forces from 1966 - 1968. June 29, 2012 Elaine Watson June 26, 2012 Sandra Exley Looking for old friends Jim Cowan, Jim Gauthier. Dianne Ford, Barbara Gauthier. June 19, 2012 Alf Ripley We went to Germany in 1956 and were there until Oct/Nov 1957 when we came back to Canada. I went to kindergarten but don't know where, I do recollect being put on a volkswagon van and being driven to school. We lived in Unna on Goethe Strasse. Pmq was about 4-5 units and out the back doors was a large play area and I recollect off to the left was a metal railing and below that was the roof of the garages that were down there. Until today I thought we lived on Gouda Strasse but it obviously would be Goethe. For only being there for a couple of years and being so young I have many memories of living there. One of my better memories is of being in school and having to wear these red slippers with zippers up the front, God I hated them. We lived in Winnipeg until Aug 1968 and then went to Shilo where I went to grades 11 and 12 and then worked at Canex from 1971-77. Spent 30 years with the RCMP as a Telecoms Operator, retiring in 2008. June 17, 2012 Alf McRobb I have GREAT memories of my German time. Single when I arrived in Chambly Married in Scotland a few years later then lived on German economy. I was a cook and I saw many pics of guys I lived and worked with, Hendrickson, pitre, staples to mention a few. Just looked at this site for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. as Bob Hope used to say "Thanks for the Memories" June 15, 2012 Sharon Catley Wow - What a great site - I found my grade 3 school picture here - this brings back a lot of memories - loved looking at all the pictures of the region. I remember playing in the Felsenmeer Thanks to all the contributors and the persons creating this website June 13, 2012 Jean-Claude Rivard June 10, 2012 Richard Erasmus I had my copy of Der Kleine Biber up until last year and was lost in a move. now I have this site to reflect. Thanks Richard Erasmus June 2, 2012 Ed Jackman would like to hear from or members who served with me in Germany, great site ed jackman June 2, 2012 Dianne (Yohawk) Wilson Hello Hello Hello , Just found this site though another friend from Soest . Wow , What a lot of familiar names and faces ,so young looking everybody .Had a great time in Europe then and would love to go back and have a peek now . May 27, 2012 Tammy Stothard Simply taking a trip down memory lane. Remember the PMQ vividly. We lived at the top of the hill. Youngest brother fell off the 10 foot wall running on the one side of the building. The only PMQ located here and totally surrounded by the local residents and economy. Wiped out on my bike going down the hill. Great times for myself and my three brothers. May 27, 2012 Ray Weeks This is the second sign in because like all things Email address changes. Signed in about 8 years ago and still live in Australia, now 21 years. Have had contact with Harry Elliott, Jimmy Wilson, The Hadfield family, Jaan Parker and many others but as usual some Email addresses become stale dated. Actually found a photo taken outside the High School in my cadet uniform. Short and very slim I was. Not as small now. Best Wishes to All and keep the site going and Email me if you dare. May 16, 2012 Dave Burnett Brings back a lot of great memories -going though the guest book messages from Martin Heishu from Iserlohn Steve Howe-- Kevin Finney- Patsy Snow-- Francis Marion from Soest. hello every one. Ginney May 14, 2012 Jim Hodge This yearbook brings back a lot of great High School memories! Great job! May 12, 2012 Gord Lynch It would be cool to connect with anyone from those years May 11, 2012 George W. Trask Great site, I am enjoying the photos and other info. Will be visiting often. Would like to hear from any one from "C" Platoon or anyone else who remembers me. May 3, 2012
