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First Name Last Name Message Old GB Date Rick Young To those who were there 68-72. Perhaps you remember a Can band called The Rythym Ramblers. Leader was Jack Haslett (RCEME). Jack passed away a few weeks ago and a Celebration of Life was held for him last Saturday in London, Ont. 77 years old and went out in a motorcycle accident. Arte et marte! September 14, 2009 Mike Johnston I was able to go back to Germany last fall and with relatives living in the area I was able to go back to all the places where I was posted and where I lived. It brought back lots of memories most good, some bad. My best memories were of my time with 8 CH. I can still hear RSM Smokey Shaw and his high pitched voice when he was doing his thing. September 4, 2009 Fraser Maher Father was in the Black Watch. Older brother was " Denny " He attended Soest and Werl schools August 29, 2009 Don Rushton August 28, 2009 Denny Maher Hey folks: was glad to see a lot of you at both reunions..John Simmons, Bryon Ross, Fraser MacDonald and myself have had three reunion jam sessions over the years and we all stay in touch regularly..would like to hear from anyone who knows me..Denny August 22, 2009 Norm Bystrom This Site Reawakens Old Memories August 13, 2009 Al Dorka This is an awesome site. Already found a few people and I've only browsed about 20 pages. I wholeheartedly agree with all the comments on the comradery we shared in 1 CIBG, regardless of the unit. Now I have to try and find some of the old pictures I took there. In Arduis Fidelis. August 4, 2009 Barb Morrison Fantastic! Brought back wonderful memories of those years gone by....thank you! August 3, 2009 Stephen Lock Just viewed the pics of Fort PoW posted by Ross Campbell. By way of explanation the one church is being re-done as a private residence, which I think is tres cool. Glad to see at least some of the old sites are being put to decent use instead of being allowed to go derelict. July 24, 2009 Michael Shouldice Great site and nice to look at these old pictures. Sure remember a lot of folks names but heard from few. Thanks. Mike Shouldice Rankin Inlet Nunavut July 21, 2009 Bob Morris I was looking at the poor state of Victoria barracks. I was attached to 4 squadron RCE on and off 1963/1964 I was also attached to your RCASC at shamnly bks 1958/1959. it was nice to look at some of the old photos after all these years bob morris July 18, 2009 Cliff Hopper July 14, 2009 John Job July 11, 2009 Glennis Bunning I would love to hear from classmates or teachers July 9, 2009 C. F. Bowers June 17, 2009 C. F. Bowers I served some of the best years of my life in Fort York. I loved it there because all other countries like France, Spain etc were not to far to travel to visit, and I loved their schutzenfest and beer. June 17, 2009 Larry Armagost June 13, 2009 Ron McAleer It was so great to see the pictures of people and places from so long ago it took me back to those heartfelt memories it didn't last long enough our time together there hello to all those who would remember me and my sister Rose June 8, 2009 Ivan Peters I was actually attempting to get some pictures of Fort McLeod, bring back a few memories. June 4, 2009 James T. Griffith So happy to see this site, hope to show my Dad, (James W.) who was a "gunner" 1 RCHA, C Bty and 1 SSM Bty at Fort Prince of Wales 61 - 64 and 66 - 70, then Lahr. I was very lucky to go back in 94 for a visit, my mom's cousin Manfred showed my fiance and I some great German hospitality for a few days, saw the town (including the hospital where I was born, gate to the Fort) and area including the Mohne ? dam. May 26, 2009 Lynda Campbell Terrific website. May 20, 2009 Eloise St. Pierre What a great website! I received a call from Elaine Todman (nee Hood) today about it. It sure is nice to see a lot of familiar names and faces that I went to school with overseas. I have been living in Winnipeg for the last 39 years. I have been on this website for over two hours and I just don't want to get out. There are a lot of interesting messages. I will continue to search this website frequently. May 15, 2009 Peggy Bram Wow, what a treat to find this site. It brought back a flood of childhood memories. My Dad was with the 8th Canadian Hussars, Mom worked at the Maple Leaf (Canex). I was one of the kids who had polio during my stay in Germany. I remember soaping the school windows on Halloween (my brother Richard Parry)turned us in. Loved the school dances. We were transferred to Petawawa in December 1962 where I remained until I married and moved on in 68. I've returned to Germany several times the last move in 1989 when we were transferred to Baden. I love Germany so much that we are considering retiring in the Rhine Valley. We are presently in Victoria, BC where we've been for over 20 years.Wow, what a treat to find this site. It brought back a flood of childhood memories. My Dad was with the 8th Canadian Hussars, Mom worked at the Maple Leaf (Canex). I was one of the kids who had polio during my stay in Germany. I remember soaping the school windows on Halloween (my brother Richard Parry)turned us in. Loved the school dances. We were transferred to Petawawa in December 1962 where I remained until I married and moved on in 68. I've returned to Germany several times the last move in 1989 when we were transferred to Baden. I love Germany so much that we are considering retiring in the Rhine Valley. We are presently in Victoria, BC where we've been for over 20 years. May 11, 2009 Ray Tremain Had a great time and enjoyed the country May 2, 2009 Deanne Smith May 1, 2009 Tom Bonner My brother Rob found the site, brings back a lot of fond memories, it was a great time of my life. April 24, 2009 Alan Basaraba POSTED A COUPLE OF VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE TYPE IN HEMER GERMANY 1957 1960 ENJOY WILL PROBABLY BRING BACK MEMORIES FOR PEOPLE THAT WERE THERE DURING THAT TIME April 22, 2009 Roderick Rose Heh Douglas... I found those pics of the Royal Tourney on your Flickr page... I sent a comment, because I was there on that wonderful trip... brings back great memories.. drop me an Email if you get this... Right now this seems to be the only place to start. Thanks again.... and sorry everyone for posting so often this evening... I am so excited. Rod April 21, 2009 Roderick Rose I tried to send an Email Douglas, but the mail was returned as undeliverable. In case mine does not work when you click it try this... rod at rodrose dot com April 21, 2009 Roderick Rose Well this would be wonderful if I could contact any ex 2PPCLI band member or anyone for that matter that might remember me. I remember guys like-- Baldwin, Brown and Pedereski both who died over there in a terrible car crash. April 21, 2009 Douglas Sprott April 15, 2009 Steven(Powers) Blair April 14, 2009 Gerry Dyck Great site, lots of memories came flooding back, lots of super pics. April 9, 2009 George Paul Millaire I guess living in Werl, Germany as a military brat had to be one of my greatest experiences which I can remember to-date. The second best experience was living there the second time for six years with the Royal Canadian Air Force (1973-1979). I had managed to learn the language during my first time there and this was to my advantage while living there as a civilian and second, as a serviceman. I was transferred to the Europahof Hotel as management and knowing three languages was a pre-requisite. Travelled to every country imaginable less the communist ones because of my security clearance within the military. I have managed to travel back there several times after being posted back to Canada and who knows, I might just return one more time. Auf Wiedersehen bis nextes mal. April 8, 2009 Richard (Dickie) Buxton Thanks for putting this together - I know that it takes a lot of time and dedication. March 25, 2009 Bob Lewis Talk about digging up old bone's this is the place! I've got Email, phone calls ,1 from Hemer and lots of news thank you guy's for a great site. full of open graves to dig around in enjoy! March 18, 2009 Charles Cruise Many fond memories of life in Germany in an incredible era. Would love to hear from you all! March 18, 2009 Andrea Meyers Nice to see a local reunion in Ontario... After all once a brat always a brat. Seeing the old school - can still picture the days of "double Dutch skipping" on the stairs and the good old hill hang out. Does anyone remember the 2 hills we named "bear hill and kite hill" in Hemer. I won't forget being a brat living next to the local German Hospital in Hemer... seems we always raided the luscious gardens next door to it March 11, 2009 Colleen Devlin Looking forward to seeing everyone at the COBRA IV - Canadian Overseas Brat Reunion Assn, reunion in Kingston, Ontario on the August long weekend 2009. Prost Colleen March 11, 2009 George Paul Carscadden Great site, if you go on any of the RCA or RCHA sites there is no mention of the SSM Bty's. Very strange, I Emailed these sites and never had any reply..I have pictures and a full 1 SSM Bty Picture taken in 1964. Keep up the good work George Carscadden March 6, 2009 Rick Volpel I was borne in 1958 so my memories of those early years in Germany are a little sketchy. I do remember Grade 1, 2 and 3 in Fort Macleod. My older brother Terry and sister Sandy went to the school located down the across what I thought was the mainstreet in Hemer: Across from the parking lot where the buses picked up us 'little kids'. I remember making about 25 marks washing cars in the MLS parking lot on Saturdays and the Felsenmeer (sp??) rock formations. And of course Paul Boon's (again spelling is questionable) where a 7 year old could buy firecrackers and stinkbombs! March 6, 2009 Bob Lewis it was great to see the photo's of the fort. remember the Ranch House?@ma cross's good times there eh? beer flowed smooth in those days and it was great to share it with good friends .if there are any out there that want to share some tall stories, Email me I would like to find out what happened to RSM stone "duke" he was quite a man or as he would say GOD hope to here soon from a friend March 3, 2009 Bob Lewis I just logged on awhile ago looking for Kurt Kurtswhinhert I hope that's the right spelling .you'll know who I mean thanks March 3, 2009 Carolyn MacKinnon Loved looking at the pics, not sure if I liked the 'newer' ones lol preferred the older pics of Hemer and area as I remembered it 🙂 March 2, 2009 Al Fields Hi any old comrades from this period, I was in B sqn. 8ch, this site brings back many old memories. To bad there are no pictures of the old watering hole the Hawaiian bar March 1, 2009 Cindy Hollingsworth WOW is all I can say,,, brought back a lot or memories If any one has class picture from grade 5 & 6 at Fort Chambly would love to see them February 28, 2009 Shirley Youngman what a great site. It was great to see pictures of places that I haven't thought about for over 40 years.. February 26, 2009 Andrew (Andy) Pulvermacher I'm searching for my father or someone who knows him. Who could give me any information about him? Thank you for your help. The name of my mother is Marlies Pulvermacher. February 25, 2009 Vivian Stuart A wonderful site that brings back many memories. I was the Hemer High School Secretary for 1968 & 69. Recognize all the teachers and remember many of the students. February 25, 2009 Douglas Stuart My mother forwarded this website to me (it was sent to her by a friend). Thanks for putting this together. Had a great time looking at the photos. Have many memories of living in Hemer...catching the school bus each day (they lined up along the street every morning), shopping with Mom at the MLS, running across the street to the "Spar" (the grocer sold the best licorice whips) and even trying to sneak in to Little Canada (only to be kicked out). We lived across the hall from the Adair family (Willy, Ward and Patti were the kids, and they were the same ages as myself and my siblings). Thank you again. February 25, 2009
