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THE FALCONISSUE NO. 5 The newsletter of the 48th Highlanders of Canada REGIMENTAL FAMILY SPRING 2005Our Vets return to Holland for the 60th Anniversary!Approximately 40 family members of 48thHighlanders will be making a trip to Hollandthis spring. It is the 60th anniversary of theend of the war in Europe.This will be the final year of parade andremembrances. Our group has chosen to goin several independent packets and we will berepresented at most of the events. The list ofevents can be found on page 3.St. Andrew’s CollegeHighland Cadet CorpsFaithful for One Hundred Years––––––––––––––––––by Major Brian McCueMay 7th, 2005 marks a century of Cadet trainingat St. Andrew’s College, an independentresidential school for boys, located in Aurorajust fifty kilometres north of Toronto. In 1905,the school’s Scottish Presbyterian foundationswere a natural fit to the recently formedregiment, the 48th Highlanders of Canada,and a mutual affiliation was created. TheCadet Corps’ first instructors came from theRegiment itself and the Corps adopted theRegimental scarlets and kilts, most of whichwere hand-me-downs acquired to get theCorps started.World War I came upon the Corps quickly.Senior students and graduates of the Collegesigned up to be part of the 15th Bn (48thHighlanders). Training with rifles and Lewisguns were commonplace at school, as was arigorous military fitness program, all vitalto the development of young men and youngsoldiers. Lt Maurice Malone and Capt RichardBrown MC were just two of the Officers of the15th Bn (48th Highrs) killed on the muddyInSIDE:From the Regimental Sergeant Major............. 2Schedule of Events for Holland 2005 ............. 3The Children of Holland Remember................. 3Exercise Quick Fix.............................................. 4Saint Andrew’s College Highland Cadets onparade October 1, 1945.battlefields of Ypres and Passchendaele. Intotal, St. Andrew’s College and the Corps lost107 young men in the Great War.In 1927, the School relocated from itsoriginal home in Toronto’s Rosedale area to itscurrent campus in Aurora, at the time a quiet,rural community. The next dozen years sawthe Corps continue to train in military skills,challenging its rivals, Upper Canada College(Queen’s Own Rifles), Appleby College (RoyalRegiment of Canada) and Ridley College(Lincoln and Welland Regiment), to contestsand the ever-popular sports matches.The onset of World War II re-establishedthe bond with our Regiment. The call to armsonce again drew senior Cadets and Old Boysto join “the Glamour Boys” (48th Highrs) atthe front. The school flag was lowered 45 moretimes for our boys killed in action, includingLt David Munn Dickie, killed with the 48th inContinued on page 8Ladies Auxiliary.................................................. 4From the 48th Museum .................................... 5From Under the Kilt - PART 1........................... 6Saint Andrews College Cadets - continued.... 8Exercise SOUTHERNDRIVE18-27 March 2005––––––––––––––––––by Cpl George DuffDuring my training in the CF Reserve, I oftenwonder about the circumstances that wouldbring our soldiers into deployment during acrisis. Since I returned to the Regiment twoyears ago, I’ve seen many soldiers volunteerfor service overseas to augment the strengthof the Regular Force. But what conditionswould lead to a deployment of Reserves inlarge numbers?Exercise Southern Drive was based ona scenario of this type. In the scenario, theUnited States had asked for Canadian militaryassistance to defend their sovereign territoryfrom a foreign invader. In response, Canadamobilized 32 Light Infantry Brigade, a com-Continued on page 2A Return Trip to Korea - PART 2..................... 9LAST POST.......................................................... 10Illnesses, Cadillaw Dinner & Draw ................... 11Events Schedule, Search-A-Word.................... 12

From the RSMGreetings, fellow Highlanders! Now that theworst of winter appears to be behind us, itis time to look forward to the “spring campaign”.The last Falcon was issued in January, andsince that time some things have changed,and some have not. There are several armyaxioms that spring to mind, but we will notget into them at this point.Let me bring you up to speed:1. MPA Renovations: I reported in Januarythat the Regiment was finally back in ourlines. I spoke too soon. Two weeks later, thecontractor left the roof hatch open at night,and one of the sprinkler pipes froze. Therewas 18 inches of water in the BOR – back outwe went while repairs were conducted. Wefinally moved back in (again) in the thirdweek of March. The rest of the building is notcomplete – classrooms, messes, washrooms,and the parade square are all in variousstates of disrepair. We have been repeatedlypromised that all work will be complete by 31Mar 05. Well, today is 08 April and the workstill ain’t done! But we have been promised(again) that all work will be done, and alldebris and material will be out of the buildingby 15 April 05. I’m not holding my breath!2. Mess RenovationsThe officer’s have just moved back into theirMess last week, while the WO & Sgt’s remainlocked out of our Mess due to the ongoingconstruction. However, the floor has beencompleted, the ceiling and light fixtures arecomplete and the walls painted. We shouldbe back in the Mess by 15 April. That givesus 2 weeks to install the chair rail, bring allthe furniture and cabinets back in, hang thepictures and clean up before the Change ofCommand parade.Due to the renovations taking so long(original intent was for us to be out of theMess for 6 weeks; and we have been out for 10months), events like the Scotch Nosing havebeen postponed. We will provide details as towhen this will be re-scheduled.3. TrainingThe Regiment has been busy since thelast Falcon. We were the lead unit for theDomestic Operations Exercise that took placein February. We have soldiers on pre-deploymenttraining for Afghanistan; there are 12soldiers who are currently on course; thepreparations for EX Stalwart Guardian arewell underway.The Regiment sent a Platoon, a companyHQ, and several odds and sods to Ft Knox,Kentucky for EX Southern Drive in March.Congratulations to Sgt Duncan and his section(Cpl Bennett, Cpl Duff, Cpl Greene, CplCorea, Cpl Valenzuela and Hldr Gahol), whowere judged to be the top section in the battalionbased on range scores, the obstaclecourse score, the bayonet assault course score,completion of tasks, and the OC/CSM assessment.I raise this as another example of theoutstanding work that is being done by ourNCO’s and our soldiers.4. CeremonialThe Change of Command Parade is set for Fri29 April 05, starting at 8:00pm. Please markthis date on your calendars and plan to attendthe parade that evening – these are majorevents in the life of our Regiment. It will alsogive you an opportunity to see the MPA andMess renovations.Regimental Church Parade will be held onSunday 01 May 05 – note that this is 2 daysafter the Change of Command – I’m not sureif this service is for the benefit of the new CO,or for the rest of the Regiment!! Again, all theusual post parade festivities will be held inthe Mess.The Continuing Sergeants Association areworking on the Second Annual RegimentalPicnic to be held in July. Details to follow fromthe CSA. I would urge you all to attend – itis extremely important the we maintain ourstrong Regimental Family ties. They are likeeverything else in life – if we do not work tomaintain them, they will fade and disappear.The ball is in your court!In the event that I do not see you in thenext several weeks, I wish you a good andrelaxing summer. Take care, and be good togo for the start of another training year in thefall.DILEAS GU BRATH9C, Out.R.A. AlkemaChief Warrant OfficerRegimental Sergeant MajorA Miscellaneous Note:Ex 48th Sgt Steve Martin and his wife Dianaare now the proud parents of a girl: Sonja.Southern Drive 2005 ...Continued from page 1posite unit made up of sub-units formed fromthe various CF Reserve units in 32 CanadianBrigade Group, of which the 48th Highlandersare a part. It was my job to act as the platoonsignaller. I was proud to be travelling to aforeign country with a platoon of Highlandersas companions.After the long drive to Kentucky, movinginto the barracks and getting organized, westarted into several days of work-up training.We made good use of the rifle ranges, whichused remote-controlled pop-up targets thatfall when hit. Once we had proven our abilityto handle our weapons, we carried out moreadvanced training with live-fire exercises inpairs and by section. Our section commander,Sergeant Ace Duncan and our section secondin command, Corporal Corey Bennett led usthrough an aggressive, yet well-controlled sectionattack. In part because of our excellentperformance on the range, our section wasrecognized as the best in A Company for theexercise.The tactical portion of the exercise consistedof a company raid to destroy an enemyforce located in a wooded area overlookinga road. Battle procedure started with thecompany leadership receiving and issuingwarning orders. We moved into the field, hadour detailed orders, rehearsals by day andby night, rested, assembled for inspectionsand moved off. Our transport dropped usseveral kilometers from our objective, wherewe linked up with the reconnaissance elementand started our march. Bush, mud, hills,streams – it wasn’t too cold, but hardly a walkin the park, particularly for those of us loadedwith C6 machine-guns, extra ammunition orradio sets. The raid itself went well, but I wasastonished to hear our three C6 machine-gunsfiring, as I’d forgotten how loud they are, evenwith the blank ammunition we were using inthis exercise.Of course, after each tactical exercise, westill had lots of hard work to do in post-exdrills, cleaning weapons and equipment, repackingour personal kit for the drive homeand enjoying a shower before a night on thetown in Louisville. Overall, I felt we did a goodjob. While relieved to have the hardest workbehind us, we’re all interested in moving onto face more personal challenges in upcomingtraining exercises.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Please take note that the Regiment has updatedand improved its website, please have a look:www.48highlanders.comThe FALCON, SPRING 2005 2

Schedule of Events for Holland 2005April 29th - Reception at the Canadian Club (Apeldoorn)April 30th - Queen Beatrix's BirthdayMay 2nd -May 3rd -May 5th -May 6th -May 7th -May 8th -May 9th -Reception at the OrphiusVisit to Grosbeek Cemetery and Ughelin. There will be ashort tour of the different villages that were liberated.Silent Parade to Orange ParkTattoo in ApeldoornVisit Gross Kirk and HoltenCemeteriesTwello and WilpThe big parade in ApeldoornFarewell party at the Canadian ClubThe O. C. A. executive has agreed at their meetings to take the followingto Holland in May 2005.1) A framed parchment and flowers for the family of GretaOvermeen. The parchment reads:Honour, Greta Cornelia OvermeenNovember 4, 1925 – November 1, 2004The Angel of Holten Cemetery.The Canadian World War two cemetery at Holten, Holland had an angelwho watched over the heroes who fought and died for the liberation ofHolland. Greta placed a small cross on every grave each RemembranceDay. She and the people of Holland placed candles on all graves atChristmas time. These small lights were for all to see and rememberthe sacrifices that were made. Greta will not be forgotten. Our sorrowat her passing is eased by our certainty that she will be with ourheroes and someone will continue the labour of love and remembrancethat she carried out so faithfully.This will be in both languages.2) 4 wreaths – to be laid as follows. Holten Cemetary, GroesbeekCemetary, Wilp and Orange Park3) 2 Brass Plaques – similar to those presented in Italy to bepresented at Twello and Apeldorn. The plaque reads:To honour the young soldiers who fought and died here for freedom.48th Highlanders of Canada Old Comrades AssociationMay 2005The plaque also has a 48th Highlander crest on it.Dileas Gu BrathLest THEY ForgetDutch children remember those who lost youthCanadian soldiers ‘are never alone’ in war cemetary––––––––––––––––––by Mark Atchison, Travel Editor, as printed in the Toronto Star May 1, 2003HOLTEN, THE NETHERLANDS A young Dutch girl patiently rearrangesa tiny white cross that a cool March wind has toppled in frontof a soldier’s grave. The breeze whistles through the surroundingforest and plays havoc with the flowers two of herclassmates are trying to plant in the sacred soil.Myrte van Geerestein, 12, Wout van Zoelen, 11and Paul Aaftink, 12 are not much younger thanthe mostly 20-year-olds buried beneath the perfectlymanicured lawns of the Canadian war cemetaryhere. They giggle as a visitor asks to taketheir photographs. Their youthful laughter bringslife to this place where 1,355 Canadians are honouredin death.Once a year, Canadians collectively pause to remember the ultimatesacrifice our compatriots paid on the battlefields of Holland,the rest of Europe, and Asia during two world wars. Here, theyremember every day. The local school children make regular pilgrimagesto the cemetery, which was donated to Canada by theDutch people, and twice a year May 4 and December 24 take partin more elaborate ceremonies to honour the Canadians and the 39other Allied soldiers (36 British, 2 Australians and 1 Belgian) whorest beside them.“The soldiers are never alone,” said Gert Jan van ‘t Holt, theformer headmaster of the nearby Haarschool where the three childrenattend classes. “Canadian tourists come here regularly andthe town’s people pay their respects often. “On May 4, which is ourRemembrance Day, the local school children assemble here and readpoems to the soldiers. And on December 24, the light a candle on topof each of the gravestones and sing to the soldiers.”As part of their school curriculum, every child here must learnthe words to O Canada and are taught about Canada’s contributionto their freedom. Only 13 of the Canadian soldiers buried here actuallydied defending the neatly kept little town located not far fromApeldoorn. The rest were brought here from various battlefieldsaround the Netherlands.“The bodies of the fallen soldiers were buried in shallow gravesin local gardens after each battle and a detail marked each with awhite cross. General G.G. Simonds, commander of the 2nd CanadianArmy, chose Holterberg, this hill just outside Holten was the finalresting place for his men. The bodies were collected and broughthere, said van ‘t Holt.The tradition of school children caring for the graves actuallystarted in the 1950s, when each grave site was adopted by a localfamily. “Some of the graves were cared for more than others and theCommonwealth Graves War Committee (the group that administerswar graves) wanted them all to look the same. So they took over thecaring of the cemetary and hired a full time caretaker and todayeach is exactly the same,” said van’t Holt.Well, not every one. On top of one gravestone engravedwith the Star of David and containing the remains of H.J.Bockner, who like most of his comrades buried alongside him,died in battle on April 11, 1945, rest three tinyContinued on page 103 The FALCON, SPRING 2005

EXERCISE QUICK FIXWeekend Patrol Ex with Bravo Company––––––––––––––––––by Cpl Eugene IvensCpl Chandima Corea and Sgt Robert MasonThe warning orders were given, the mapswere marked and the 4 man patrol detachmentswere well prepared for their missions.The soldiers of Bravo Company (B Coy), 48thHighlanders of Canada, were eager to beginthe patrolling Exercise QUICK FIX on 18-20February 2005. The B Coy patrol detachments,under the command of Cpl Parr andCpl Corea, were tasked with providing twoObservation Posts (OP’s) along the Westernborder of CFB Borden. The OP’s were furthertasked with providing eyes on the main roadleading into the base to provide early warningon any unfriendly forces approaching Lislegate or attempting to penetrate the westernedge of Base Borden.The soldiers arrived at CFB Borden earlyin the morning of the 19th to a sunny skyand chilly temperatures and at 2130hrs, thepatrols departed for their objectives. Whileon the patrol, B Coy personnel used andrefreshed their patrolling drills and fieldcraftsuch as carrying theirweapons in the ready position,using hand signals andmaintaining light discipline.Preparing for future juniorleadership courses, all of thesoldiers in B Coy alreadyhave a solid base of knowledge.They know their drillsand are well trained. Severalmembers of the patrols haverecently completed theirrecce patrolman’s course andas such were a great assistanceto less experiencedmembers of the patrols.Once the patrol detachmentsarrived at their objectivethe two patrol commanders set out toestablish their observation sights, whilethe remainder of the patrol established awarm shelter for the evening and secured thearea. Once the OP’s were sited, the two commandersreturned and established a routine.Temperatures over night dropped to -16 Cand there were a few cold feet, hands, nosesand ears, but the night was relatively calm.There were several chance sightings, whichCpl Chandima Corea preps orderswere reported to higher headquarters – makingthe patrol successful, without a doubt.At 0630 (first light) the OP’s were collapsedand called in. By 0730 hrs the tobogganwas packed and B Coy withdrew to anestablished pick up point (PUP) to rendezvouswith several patrol detachments fromA Coy. Approximately 400m from their destinationthe detachmentcommanders received someintelligence that enemyforces had broken thru theWestern edge of Borden theprevious night and had setup 2 or 3 fighting positionsclose to the established PUP.Under the direction of CplCorea, a hasty woods clearingattack was planned andB Coy stormed the objectiveby force, driving the enemyforces away and securingthe area for the remainderof the Regiment. The PUPsecured, the exercise was overand members of the patrolreturned to Moss Park Armouries to clean andmaintain their equipment. This winter patrollingexercise allowed members of B Coy torefresh winter warfare skills and gave the twopatrol commanders valuable lessons whichthey will take with them on their futureleadership courses.This issue of the Falcon published by:Col Bill Jensen DirectorTom Thompson EditorSgt Adam Bernard Design & Layout(www.gandalfcommunications.ca)Please note if you received more than one ofthese in the mail please contact yourassociation so that we can arrange to haveJUST one mailed to you.As well if you would like to contribute tofuture issues please e-mail your stories andpictures to: falcon48@sympatico.caor call Adam Bernard @ 416-652-6121PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR MATERIALFOR THE NEXT ISSUE IS JULY 1st.Several members of both the Active Mess andthe Continuing Sergeants Association haveraised their concern regarding the standardof dress worn by some guests in the Mess,especially during Regimental parades andfunctions. To that end, please take note of theexpected standard of dress that all membersand guests should meet when they are in theMess during formal Regimental activities.Active members will be in full uniform of theday. Male guests should be in a jacket and tie,and women should wear a dress or skirt. TheWO’s & Sgt’s encourage family and friendsto visit with us, but do ask that you dressappropriately for the occasions, and to thestandards expected of the Sr NCO’s. Pleaseensure that any visitors who you bring withyou are fully aware of the expectations wehave on this matter.Ladies Auxiliaryby Marg RitchieThe Ladies Auxiliary is having a Wine andCheese Party at the C.C.A. Club, 201 NiagaraSt. just south of King St., Saturday June 4, 2005.Last year was a great success and the ladieswould appreciate your support again this year.For information and tickets ($10.00 each) callMarg Ritchie at 416-423-1552.Wanted!Volunteers for the 48th Highlanders Museum.This is a good way to meet people and learnabout the history of this great Regiment.Wednesdays or Thursdays.Contact Tom Thompson at 705-722-0250The FALCON, SPRING 2004 4

From the Vaultsof the 48th Museum––––––––––––––––––by WO Anthony PercivalBefore peacekeeping and the battlesof the Great Wars, the 48thHighlanders prided themselves onthe ribbons won in sports. In thoseearly years the Regiment fielded awide variety of teams for rifle, bayonetdrill and tug of war competitions.At the Museum we display awide assortment of trophies, medalsand badges won by Highlanders. Nosporting event was more celebratedthan the 1897 success at the IslingtonTournament in Britain.In June 1897 a 48thHighlanders Bayonet fightingteam was organized totravel overseas to competeagainst the best of the BritishEmpire at the Royal MilitaryTournament in Islington,England. To cover theexpenses of the trip donationswere made by privatecitizens, City Council and theGovernment of Ontario. KimBeattie in the 1932 Historyof the 48th Highlandersdescribed the events atIslington as follows. “Four48th men, Williams, Wasson,McLean and Stewart opposedfour Australians in the firstevent, Colonial IndividualChampionship. The Canadians at once demonstratedthat they had to be reckoned with.They won all bouts, with Stewart first, Wassonsecond and Williams defaulting to Stewart, hispupil, in the third round. The second eventwas a fight between the victorious Canadiansand the winners of bouts between the Regularsand the London Volunteers…Stewart thencrossed bayonets with Daniels, the Regular’sbest, and defeated him. Stewart thus won thebayonet fighting championship of the BritishArmy… The third event demonstrated howdefinitely the prowess of the 48th Highlanders’bayonet fighters over-shadowed that of thebest in the Empire. The contest was betweenteams, composed of men chosen from the1st and 2nd Life Guards, Grenadier Guards,Coldstreams and Scots Guards; mixed teamsfrom the different LondonVolunteer Corps, and the48th Highlanders… TheRegulars won and thenfought the Canadians. The48th Highlanders won by 5points to 4 after a fiercelyfought bout.”Alexander Fraser inthe 1900 History of theRegiment continues thestory “on the arrival homeof the team it was met on thetrain some distance from thecity by a deputation of citizensand escorted in triumphto Toronto. A military andcivic parade was formed, andamid the deafening cheers ofthousands, a procession tookplace to Queen’s Park wherepurses of gold, gold medals,and copies of an illuminated address ofwelcome were presented to the members ofthe team.” Among the dignitaries presentwas City Council, the Mayor of Toronto andLieutenant-Governor of Ontario.The museum has a number of artifactsassociated with the success at the Tournamentincluding the medals given to the team onreturn from Islington. The top of the medalis a brooch pin with the Crown and Cipherflanked by the Regiment’s Colours worked inwhite, red and blue enamel and 1897. Belowthis are two horizontal bayonets and a greenbanner with the word ISLINGTON. Hangingfrom two chains below is the DominionShield flanked by maple leafs and the claspDIAMOND JUBILEE 1837-1897 and a thistleon the bottom. A further set of chains1897 48th Champion Bayonet Fighting Team of the British Empirehangs a bust of Queen Victoria surmountedby crossed rifles and the banner VICTORIA.The Cap-badge of the 48th Highlanders isthe final element of the medal mounted on across in-filled with shells and surrounded bya wreath of maple leafs and thistles. Mountedfrom the brooch pin and hanging behind themedal is a stripped ribbon in the regiment’scolours. On the back of the medal is engraved“Presented by the City of Toronto – Pte T.C.Wasson – 48th Highlanders” and the manufacturerEllis.Private Wasson later served in SouthAfrican as a Corporal and the First WorldWar as a Captain going overseas with the2nd Regiment Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C.Horse).The Royal Military Tournament atIslington (Northern London) was first heldin 1880 and continued till 1999 when it wasreplaced a Military Tattoo....This is but a taste of what you willdiscover at the 48th Highlanders Museumopen Tues & Wed 10 to 3.5 The FALCON, SPRING 2005

MEMORIESFROM UNDER THE KILT(PART 1)––––––––––––––––––by Bill DeHarteThe Regimental Histories record the officialevents, and a few other events that are “fit forpublication” concerning the Regiment. This isa collection of oddball happenings, within the“ken” of one 48th Highlander. Ribald, stupid,almost unprintable, but still a part of thearmy life that surround the one person andhis friends. Nearly everyone who has servedhave a similar group of off beat memories,if only something would jog that brain—celland cause them to “pop up”. Such “pop ups”have caused me to reminisce at times, andsomeone says, “Why don’t you write thatdown so it will be remembered.” Well hereit is. The results of having been blessed, orcursed, with a highly retentive mind. Thingsthat histories and officialdom would mostlikely like to forget, and maybe should havebeen forgotten.I’m 85, ready to die, and not very rich, sono libel suits, please. I have always claimedthat I was born into the Regiment. Most birthannouncements read “to Mr. & Mrs. ---” minewas “to Colour Sergeant & Mrs.” By this timemy father had been gassed, left for dead, andmade a Prisoner of War at St. Julien.At war’s end, he was the senior rank inan other-ranks P.O.W. camp. A number of theprisoners had been paroled out to farmers asfield—hands. The farmers were not tellingtheir help that the war was over, so the seniorranks were sent out around the country tofind these troops. He rode a motorcycle onthis chore, so he came home in 1919 wearingbritches. I had never seen a picture of myfather other than in kilt, and I can remembermy Aunt pointing to a man coming across afield and she said “there is your father, Bill” towhich I replied “that’s not my father, he’s gotpants on.” It caused quite a stir and laughter.On to 1921, and the reorganization ofthe Regiment. I entered the Sergeant ‘s Messfor the first time. Taken in, —set on a chairinside the door,— given a bottle of lemonpop and told “not to move” And there aroundme I saw faces that for many years to come,meant the Regiment to me. Hank Ralph, theAshlings, Man Goodfellow, Bill Hawkins,Walter Terrell, Pete Redfern, Pipe Sergt. TankThompson(more of him later) Pipe Sergt. BobSnith, Fred Gledhill, Tiny Shaw, Tiny Small,Frank Jameson, Alex Jacobi, George Emslie,George Armitage, Bob Hermitage,GeorgeElms, and I could go on and on.Tank Thompson was part of a Scottishfamily who came to Toronto. They weredefinitely “city types”. Anything west of theHumber, east of the Don, and north of St. ClairAve. was positive wilderness. My father cameoff a farm in Brooklyn, just north of Whitby,he had grown up with horses, cattle etc. Thesetwo arrived at Stanley Barracks, then a “permanentforce” military station on the sameday to enlist into the Army. Conditions donot change much when it comes to P.F. logic.My father was posted to the Royal CanadianRegiment (Infantry), while Thompsonwas sent to the Royal Canadian Dragoons,(Cavalry). Years later Tank admitted that hedid not know who was most afraid, he or thehorse assigned to him. He did not last long.Even as a young man he had a great love of the“suds”. When he got a few too many, he wouldtake his horse out, go to the foot of Yonge St.,and then proceed to ride up Yonge, playing thePipes, with the frantic horse rearing all overthe street. He was shortly on civvy-street, andthen into the 48th pipe band where his talentswere more appreciated. Incidentally, in 1937,he piped the man he met the first day into thechurch at his funeral.In 1923 the Regiment erected the RegimentalMemorial. We ate at the kitchen table, andluckily it was a big one. From the day thefoundation was laid, a 1 inch to 1 foot modelgraced the centre of the table while the drillfor the unveiling was measured, re-measured,and re-worked over and over. As the time drewnear the “Guards” were drilled two and threenights a week on a chalked— out drawingon the Armory floor. Time after time—Thenwhen it was perfect, it was done a coupleof more tines to be sure. The timing of thewhole ceremony was worked out, includingthe approximate length of Lord Byng’s speech,and standing that long was also rehearsed.On the big day, the inevitable small dogappeared. When it suddenly realized that thesentry was not just a post, it went into the“head down low between the paws, and rearendin the air” routine and barked. HankRalph did not move a muscle.. Then in disgustthe dog lifted its leg on Hank’s toe, and onceagain Hank did not move.Drill nights in the early twenties werequite a social affair. There was no TV, Only“crystal set radios” and few of those. The balconyof the University Armory was crowdedwith the families of the Regiment. There wasan “Officers” gallery area, a “Sergeants” area,and the rest was open to all O.R. families. Ican remember my father spotting a man withthe top button of his great coat undone beforehe entered his Company room. “YOU” and theman was hauled over the coals at the top ofhis voice for being a “Butterfly” or worse.And then there was the soldier, who was adowntown businessman all week and daredto wear his leather gloves down to drill. “YOU”“what gave you the idea that you were anOfficer?” All OR’s wore woolen gloves. Thestrange part of this type of thing was that Ionce heard a private who had been torn apart,boasting to another about the way he hadbeen given hell. He was part of that processthat was making the 48th the first-class unitit was.Business took our family to Montreal in1927. My father’s reputation had precededhim, and both the Black Watch and TheCanadian Grenadier Guards approached himto become their RSM. I accompanied him tohis visit to each of these units, and heard himturn each of them down with a flat “NO”. Onthe way home in each case he muttered aboutthe lack of perfection in their drill etc.And then we moved to London. In 1934the Regiment went to Chicago. Dad heard thetrain would be stopping at the London station,and took the family down to say “hello”.As we walked down the platform he was spottedfrom the cars carrying the Sergeants andthere was a “Hi Lew” call went out. But whenmy mother also appeared to say “hello” therewas a mad scramble. It was very hot on thetrain and nearly all Dads’ friends had shedtheir kilt and were sitting around half-naked.My father died in early September 1937.Circumstances were such that we knew fullfour days ahead for his funeral. It was onthe Tuesday that we knew, and we phonedrelatives in Toronto. One of them called FrankJamieson, the R.S.M. Tuesday night the phonerang. It was to say “the Mess will be buryingLew DeHarte The R.S.M. informed the C.O.of the situation, and he answered, “It’s yourparade, Sergeant-Major. Do what you feel isright.”To the Mess it was declared a “parade” andother Corporals and Privates were invited toattend if they were so inclined. Pete Redfernhad been a sergeant in the early twenties, andwas living in London. The R.S.M phoned thathe was bringing two 30-seat buses, whichcould not go in a funeral cortège, so Petewas to provide 15 cars with drivers, eachto carry 48th Highlanders. There were alsonine 4-man private cars made the trip. Thisgroup arrived at the Hotel London, two blocksfrom the funeral home and fell in, numbered,formed fours etc. on the main street ofLondon to parade down to the parlors, with anine-man pipe band, 6 pipers, 3 drummers. AThe FALCON, SPRING 2004 6

policeman came roaring up to say “You can’tblock traffic like this. Do you have a permit forthis parade?” Jamieson answered, “We do notneed a permit, we are the 48th Highlanders.”The policeman said “Oh”, and walked away.The casket entered the church carriedSHOULDER high by eight bearers in scarlet.On the casket was the Union Flag, and onthat a feather bonnet and a basket-hilt sword.This was one of the very last truly ceremonialfunerals. Tank Thompson played themin to the “Skye Boat Song”. It was the mostelaborate ceremony seen in London for a longtime, and was talked about for years. The48th left quite an impression on Londonersas a unit that knew how to do things right.Surprisingly, there were no pictures taken.One of the drummers was a boy-soldierdrummer named Bill Elms.The pallbearers were entertained at PeteRedfern’s, and in the early evening came overto pay their respects to my Mother. They hadleft Pete’s house, piled into a couple of cars,and came over. As you entered our house rightahead from the hall were French (glass) doors,and right opposite was the mantle and aboveit a copy of the official Mess photograph ofmy Father, in all his “sternness”. The firstman in stopped short, and as they all piled upthey looked over the shoulder ahead at Dad’ spicture. Not a word was said, they returned tothe verandah, and re-entered with every buttondone up, and every belt buckle in place. Asthey passed me, one of them said, “Lew wouldcome out of his grave and given us supremehell for appearing in public the way we justwere”.So along came September 1939, and warbroke out. I enlisted that first day, then sentoff to Christie St. Hospital for a medical. I hada small, ingrown toenail, but with plenty ofrecruits to choose from, that was serious and Iwas declared temporarily medically unfit andthen discharged.I went into Toronto General at my ownexpense, and had an operation, complete withthe gas treatment and kept for two days torecuperate. It was another two days before Iwas comfortable with a shoe on, and down tothe Armories again. No dice!! The Regimentwas full, and the guards on every door turnedme away. I roamed around until I saw a “GuardMount” in progress, and the R.S.M. watching.I got his attention and said “I am Bill DeHarte”and with that he practically lifted me over thefence. “Where have you been? We’ve beensearching for you.” I was turned over to Sgt.Pethick, who paraded me to Major Haldenby,who turned me over to a young Lieutenantstanding by (I.Johnston) who escorted me toMickey Mouse (Maj. Gordon?) to be attested.I was a 48th Highlander!I was in the recruit class (awkward Squad?)and became at once some sort of oddity. Theson of the “perfectionist” did not know howto slope arms, fix bayonets or even whileat attention you curled the fingers and thethumbs were to the front!! And for years I wasto hear from any and all the Warrant Officersand Sergeants who had served with my Father“If your Father could see how you did that.”I survived to be posted to “C” Coy. Oneof the other members of that squad was aWelshman who joined up, told anyone wholistened that he was not in to fight, he intendedto get to Britain, see his parents once moreand then come back. He constantly praisedthe country so much that we christened him“Canada Elmes”. Elmes was living at the YongeStreet Mission, and just before joining up, hadbeen given a pair of shoes that had been givenin. The original owner wore a size 12, Elmesfoot was about a 6, So the toes of the shoesstarted to curl until the points were actuallypointing straight up. On parade, appearingfrom under the white spats they were quitea sight. “For God’s sake at least shine themwell said C.S.M. McConnach”. So, Elmes dida good job, including the part of the sole thatwas visible in the turned-up section.So we lived at home, reporting to the Armoriesevery morning, then marching up behind theU of T to drill and try to learn a little soldieringCpl. Don MacDonald, a hoary 21 year oldveteran of the militia, tried to give my squadthe rudiments of Bayonet-fighting. In, Out, OnGuard. I am left-handed, so asked the corporalif it was permissible to fight with the rifleon the left side. He did not know, and then wasfoolish enough to have me slope arms andparaded me to the R.S.M. to get a ruling. Allhell broke loose. I was tongue-lashed to thinkthat my Father’s son would even think of sucha thing. MacDonald got it for even thinkingthat there might be other than the “army way”to do anything.We paraded back down University for lunch,and to pass under the open-meshed balconyof the Hydro Building where every day“Blondie” would come out to wave us past.There were a couple of souls who tried toclaim that they were 100% sure that she wasa natural blond but few believed their claim.Then down to the waterfront for afternoons.We moved to the Horse Palace, and that wasthe first big change in a lot of our lives. We nolonger went home to our families. For the firsttime the only ones to censure you were themilitary personnel, and they were also learningto adapt. We had double-tiered bunks,and there was a rush to get a lower bunk,easier to get at and out of. In some instancesthis backfired if the upper occupant was aheavy drinker and not able to “contain”. Manylower-bunkers moved out onto the floor tostay dry. To many the Queen St. wine storeswere a must. Col. Haldenby ranted about themand the fortified Catawba they sold. He calledit “ruby red rotgut”.The other notable thing about the HorsePalace was the Horse Palace Cough causedby the grinding of the cement by thousandsof steel-shod heels. A number of us ownedold cars that were barely runnable-today theywould be ordered off the road. As the temperaturesstarted to fall in mid November,early December and at break-off at four P.M.and we all wanted to drive home for those fewprecious free hours, we sort of formed a “Self-Help” club. No one left until we were all wherewe parked in a group. Then we all pushed thelightest car until it started, then it pushedanother to start, then another until all wererunning, then we left.We were not allowed to unfold our mattresseson our beds until after last parade, soto rest you would lie on the springs. One dayFrenchy Pettigrew fell asleep this way at noon.We quietly passed cords around his feet andthe strands of the bed, and tied them. TheSergeant was called and persuaded to holler,“Fall in 13 platoon” Frenchy came up off histop bunk with a lunge, and the whole doublebunkbed came over. Luckily only scratchesoccurred.To England and Aldershot-let’s not. In winter acold, clammy, gray existence, heightened withsome unusual happenings. Our first problemwas learning how to make a little money go along way—if you understood the money. Wewere sent on leave without any instructions,and many leaves were cut short through lackof funds. Not Alf Dougherty. He was Irish, hadserved in the British Army in India with theInniskillen Fuseliers, then moved to Canada,and on the outbreak, joined the 48th. He wenton leave to Northern Ireland but did not comeback until 12 days A.W.O.L. So he’s up oncharge before Col. Haldenby. I was escort tothe prisoner. Alfie pulls out a signed, stampeddocument from the health Dept. of Ulsterhe had had a re-occurrence of malaria inNORTHERN IRELAND!!! There was nothingthe CO could do but “case dismissed”.To be continued in the next issue of the FALCON7 The FALCON, SPRING 2005

St. Andrew’s Cadets ...Continued from page 1Cassino.The Cadet Corps celebrated the return ofthe 48th Highlanders from the war, paradingat Union Station alongside the Rotary YouthTraining Corps which was later re-badged the48th Highlanders of Canada Cadet Corps.Despite social and political change followingthe war years, the College continued with itsbelief that Cadet training was an importantEdinburgh’s Young Canadians’ Challenge. Ourflagship Cadet Pipes and Drums and theCadet Military Band continue to entertainand impress their audiences through theirconcerts, parades and recordings. The traditionsof 100 years have not been lost and infact are as strong as ever. At a current strengthof 530, there are endless opportunities forrank promotions and appointments. Cadetsin their senior years strive to be a CompanyCommander, Sergeant Major or, for those few,Cadet CommandingOfficer, DCO, Adjutantor the RegimentalSergeant Major.Marking our100th anniversary, theCorps will re-establishits bond with the 48thHighlanders at theAnnual Church Paradeon May 1st, recreatinghistory by paradinga very special thing. As the CommandingOfficer, I am extremely proud to see thesincerity in which these boys strive for excellencein training and on parade. It is notuncommon to walk through the halls of theboarding houses late at night to the soundsof “Highland Laddie” on the practice chanteror to walk into a room of lads discussing howto motivate their platoon for the next day’sparade practice. The sight of a kilted CadetCadet Inspection, 1945factor supporting the College’s mission statement,“to develop the complete man, the wellrounded citizen.” Graduates from the Collegehave served in Korea, Viet Nam, Bosnia,Afghanistan and in peacekeeping missionsaround the world.Cadet Corps training today at St. Andrew’shas evolved significantly from its purely militaryform to a more broadly based spectrumof leadership training suitable to help developfuture business leaders and CEO’s. A five-yeardevelopmental program covers standard militaryskills such as marksmanship, map andcompass, parade drill and outdoor field skills.Equally as important to the program are theskills of team management, leadership theoryand organizational skills. At the conclusion ofthe Gold Star level (grade 11), students at St.Andrew’s are awarded a ministry recognizedhigh school credit which may have significantimpact on the completion of their OntarioSecondary School Diploma.The College also has become an idealtraining centre with its own high and lowropes course, rock climbing wall, swimmingpool, gymnasiums and fitness facilities.Cadets today can train in optional programssuch as scuba diving, first aid training,Royal Lifesaving certification, drivertraining, nordic and biathlon training andcan achieve awards through the Duke oftogether at the Regimental Church in Toronto.On May 4th, the Corps will be recognized bythe Town of Aurora and Mayor Tim Joneswith the granting of the “Freedom of the City.”The main celebration will take place on May7th for our 100th Annual Cadet Inspectionheld on the grounds of St. Andrew’s College.Featured on this day will be our ReviewingOfficer, Ms Belinda Stronach, MP, and a tributeto our veterans of VE Day with a flypastof the Lancaster bomber from the CanadianAviation Museum in Hamilton.A day at St. Andrew’s is hard to describe. Itisn’t by any stretch a military school; however,to have a Cadet Corps that has lived togetherand trained together for a hundred years isCorps over 500 strong marching to the Pipesand Drums would bring a shiver to all ourveterans and serving members alike. Eachyear, hundreds of young men chant loudlythe Regimental motto, “Dileas Gu Brath!” -Faithful Forever. This motto is part of theirdaily existence, not only while a Cadet at St.Andrew’s College but for the rest of their lives.DileasMajor Brian McCue, CDCommanding Officerfor more information see our Corps website athttp://kilby.sac.on.ca/ActivitiesClubs/cadetsThe FALCON, SPRING 2005 8

Senior 48th Highlander Officers andSaint Andrews College Old BoysLCol James Edwin Ganong (SAC 1913-14)LCol Bruce King (SAC 1911-12)Col John Lowndes (SAC 1939-44)Hon Col Frank Maceachren (SAC 1931-37)LCol Alan Ramsey (SAC 1902-08,Master 1921-26, 1947–60)LCol John Reid (SAC)Hon Col Richard Read (SAC 1950)Recent and Current Serving OfficersLt Jan Matthews (SAC 1989-96)Capt Alan Best (SAC 1985-92)LCol Robert G. Darling, CD6 Hopwood DriveWinnipeg, ManitobaR3P 1W2EmploymentJan 1/95 - Feb/01Senior Vice President, Securities, Investors Group Inc.(Managing Partner, I.G. Investment Management, Ltd.)- Responsible for the investment management of allinternational and specialty mutual funds and variousmarketing and sales promotion activities.Educational HistoryGraduate of:A Return trip to Korea(continued from issue no. 1)––––––––––––––––––by David CrookWe were picked up at our hotel and taken toMinistry of National Defense and were givena policy briefing by Officers from both Koreanand US forces on the state of readiness to apercieved theat from the North. It was donein a most professional manner by juniorOfficers, L/Col and up the most surprisingwas how much they know about the Northin terms of strength, deployment, and armamentsand how they would deal with them ifthey had to. The immense details that wereinvolved was staggering and coming thoughall of this was the idea that the enemy wascompletely unpredictable in what he might door when! The 4 star General commanding allUS forces did the closing remarks and was heever impressive, General Franks was at leastOUR HONORARY COLONEL: ROBERT G. DARLING, CDUniversity of Toronto SchoolsUniversity of British Columbia – 1962 – B.A. Economicsand International StudiesUniversity of Western Ontario – 1973 – ManagementTraining CourseCanadian Securities CourseVarious Canadian Armed Forces Courses includingReserve Officers Staff Course – Kingston – 1972Awarded designation of Fellow of the Trust CompaniesInstitute – 1977Current Involvements• Healthcare Employees Pension Plan (HEPP) – Member,Investment Committee• Municipal Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – Member,Investment Committee• Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba – Member,Investment Committee• Manitoba Museum– Member, Investment Committee• Winnipeg Art Gallery Foundation –Trustee; Member,Investment Committee; (President 1997 – 2002)• Children’s Hospital Research Foundation – Member,Investment Committee (Chair - Mar 2004)• Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, Manitoba Division– Governor ( Chairman, Board of Governors – 1999– 2002)• 48th Highlanders of Canada – Honorary Colonel (Oct’04) ; Chairman, Regimental Senate; Chairman, Trusteeand Chair of Investment Committee – 48th Trusts• Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada– Member, Regimental Senate; Member, A&SH of CFoundation Investment Committee• Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada– Member, Commanding Officer’s Advisory Board;Chairman, Investment Committee of RegimentalFoundation• 78th Fraser Highlanders (historical society) – Lt-Coland second-in-command: member Ft Garry Garrison(Commander – 2000 – 2002)• St Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg – Member, Boardof Managers – President (2004 – 2005); Trustee -Foundation• Reserves 2000 – Manitoba representative• St. John Ambulance – Member of the Council forManitoba• Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants – Memberof Accounting Standards Oversight Council• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Young Canadians Challenge– President, Manitoba Division; Member, NationalBoard• Manitoba Club – member, Committee of Management;Chair, Finance CommitteePersonalBorn July 18, 1938Married to Alison Mary Stewart3 Children (daughter (1968) – lives in Toronto, two sons(1979 & 1981) in Winnipeg)Member: Manitoba Club, St. Charles Country Club,Toronto Golf ClubMilitary History1959 – Enrolled 2Lt – 48th Highlanders of Canada1960 – Promoted to Lt1964 – Promoted to Captain & appointed Adjutant1967 – Promoted to Major1971 – Awarded Canadian Forces Decoration (CD)1973 – Appointed Deputy Commanding Officer1974 – Transferred to Supplementary Reserve1974 - Transferred from Supplementary Reserve andappointed Deputy Commanding Officer, Argyll andSutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s)1975 – Promoted to Lt Colonel and appointedCommanding Officer, Argyll and SutherlandHighlanders of Canada1977 – Relinquished command and transferred toSupplementary Reserve2004 – Appointed Honorary Colonel 48th Highlanders ofCanada6ft, Vietnam vet and wounded twice and builtlike a football player, but when he openedhis mouth he was soft spoken and gave theimpression that when he gave an order youhad better start moving before he finishedthe sentence, there were 1, 2, and three starOfficers on stage during this presentation sittingperfectly still paying attention to everythinghe said and if he asked for confirmationor a report on anything they would jump tothier feet like a Pte soldier and rattle off thedesired information. The last thing he saidwas his impression of the Dear Leader to theNorth was that he was very unstable and Ithought maybe this was just US propaganda,in all it was a wonderful display of how the USforces are smart and powerful. I came awaywith the feeling that I hope we don’t have tofight these guys in the future. We were to personallymeet the General later at a luncheonhe gave for us.Back to the Hotel to freshen up and thenwait for pickup to take us to the NovotelAmbassador for a dinner hosted by Gen.(ret)Sang Hoon Lee of the ROK army.Dinner was in the Champagne Room,cocktails were served in the foyer, in the centrestood a magnificent ice scuplture whichhad imbedded in two swans, the flags ofCanada and the UK ,unreal! We sat down todinner at about 7pm and the host at our tablewas Col. in ROK army who was a very genialhost and spoke fairly good English his wifewas impressive as well dressed in traditionalfashion. Dinner began with a salad with Quaileggs and Kimchi very hot I thought it fine butsome could bring themselves to eat the eggsor the Kimchi, not me My wife and I bothlike hot food. Main course was filet steak withvegetables and potatoes.I asked the Col. if this was beef from Koreaand he said no Korean beef was far to expensiveand was shipped to places like Japan, hesaid it was Canadian but I said I didn’t believehim and he just laughed, desert was somefancy dish but I can’t remember what it was.After dinner we were entertained by a groupof 4 singers who impersonated all the stars ofthe 50s & 60s, they were very very good andif you closed your eyes you would think theywere the real thing, after that some traditionalKorean entertainment and presentation ofmedals by the Korean Gov’t it was back tothe hotel for some much needed rest. A greatevening, all first class and well done.Next Panmunjom Camp Bonifas at DMZTo be continued in the next issue of the FALCON9 The FALCON, SPRING 2005

George Simpson passed away on February18. He had traveled with our 48th veteranscontingent visiting battlegrounds in Italy.George Simpson enjoying a fanta pop.George Simpson in Florence.Lest they forget ...Continued from page 3pebbles. The old school master smiled as he related a story concerningthe three smooth stones. “For some time, our caretaker wouldarrive each morning and find the stones on graves containing theremains of Jewish soldiers. He thought some local kids had putthem there as a prank so he would brush them off. Then one day awoman saw him doing that and asked why. She then proceeded totell him the three stones were signicant in the Jewish religion andrepresented tears turning to stone. ‘They were put there to showsorrow,’ she told the caretaker. He never brushed them away again,”said van ‘t Holt.Each of the graves is marked with a cross or Star of David ornothing. “It was left to the families how they wanted to mark thegraves,” said van ‘t Holt. Five of the graves have no names, unknownsoldiers all. After World War II, the people of Holten started a poppyfund and the townspeople collected enough money to bring thefamilies of fallen soldiers here to pay their final respects. Thereare 44 local committees that look after the cemetary and they areall working toward a major celebration in 2005 to mark the 60thanniversary of the end of World War II. “It will be the last majorceremony honouring those who fought here,” said a saddened van ‘tHolt, recognizing the advancing years of the surviving veterans.The eerie quiet of the cemetery, where different varieties ofheather grow at various times of the year so a floral presence isalways prominent here, is shattered by the arrival of a larger groupof high school students. Half are Dutch but the rest speak German.Mike Battes, a young Dutchman with Hollywood good looks, told usthe German students are from across the border. “They are here tolearn about what sacrifices the Canadians made. They (the Germans)don’t have military cemeteries like this so they are intrigued to seehow many gave up their lives for freedom,” continued Battes, whojoyfully predicted: “One day I will be Holland’s first Hollywoodmovie star”.One wonders just how many of those buried here had similaryouthful aspirations.George remembering friends.Last PostThe following Highlanders passed away recently:William ‘Bill’ McCutcheon January 20, 2005George Simpson February 18, 2005A. E. Bud Hartwell March 5, 2005 OrilliaRichmond HillRobert Arthur Ivory March 24, 2005 TorontoRobert O’Neill April 4 91 yearsJohn Maxwell McGarey April 19, 2005 LindsayThe FALCON, SPRING 2005 10

Confined to BarracksWe have eight Highlanders currently in Sunnybrook Hospital.J. CC Jack Hughes Nelson Liston George MasonSunnybrook - K2C Sunnybrook - K3E Sunnybrook - K2WRm. 16 Rm. 21 Rm. 33Norm McMurrich Leonard Mills G. Ron PallettSunnybrook - K3W Sunnybrook - K3W Sunnybrook - K2ERm. 33 Rm. 23 Rm. 10Sgt. Ed CaneJoe PottsSunnybrook - K2WSunnybrook - LGSERm. 4 Rm. 23, code 4589In hospital, Special Care, Nursing units or confined to home we also have the following:Fredrick George Morley (Veteran) Sgt. Lloyd Tucker (Drummer)Specialty Care, Bradford Valley Baycrest Hospital, 7 West Hospital2656 Line 6, Bradford , Ontario Rm. 4, 3560 Bathurst St.L3Z 2A4 Please call Mrs Pat Tucker before 10 a.m. before visit at 416-223-7513R. E. Kenzie ( in nursing home ) Dave Logan ( at home ) Ed Forest ( at home )The Westmount, 200 Bergsy Dr. 32 Frimette Cres. 54 Walkerville Rd.Kitchener, Ontario Toronto, Ontario Markham, OntarioN2E 3X4 M6N 4W6 416-782-8809W. Carothers ( at home ) G. E. Colton (at home ) Don McCron ( at home )269 Upper Highland Cres 220 Principal St. 318 Sunset Blvd.Willowdale, Ontario Fort Coulonge, Quebec Stouffville, Ontario416-225-2852 819-683-2323 905-642-2312Tom Keightley ( at home ) Jack Pickering (at home ) Tom Kelly27 Tiago Ave. 245 Elgin St. W. Unit 203 RidgewoodToronto, Ontario Colbourg, Ontario P. O. Box 2100, Saint John416-755-7468 905-377-8475 N.B., E2L 4L21-506-693-1506We also have the following who have health problems but are still able to get out andaround.Don Graham ( on oxygen ) Al Harris ( on oxygen ) Art Johnson ( at home )672 Gordon Ave 259 Dunlop St. W. Apt 301 37 Winstanley Cres.London, Ontario Barrie, Ontario Scarborough, Ontario519-686-5214 705-722-7994 416-282-8430e-mail: dileas@aol.comChuck Mc Imoyle ( in wheel chair ) Jack McKenna Major Joe Potts26 Hurley Cres. 14924 Yonge St, Suite 304 19 Whitehall Rd.Scarborough, Ontario Aurora, Ontario Toronto, Ontario416-438-7837 905-841-3906 416-924-8802There may be other Highlanders but we are not aware of them at this time.When we are advised of any others we will advise you. - Tommy ThompsonCadillac Dinner and DrawThe Annual Cadillac Dinner and Draw willbe held on Friday, June 3. Please buy a Dinnerticket for $140 and a Draw ticket for $60.00.These tickets are sold separately but preferencefor Draw tickets will be given to thosewho purchase dinner tickets. Please note thatthe Regiment makes no money on the Drawticket – all proceeds are given out in prizes.If you want to contribute to the Regiment butyou cannot attend, please make a donationor buy a dinner ticket that one of the JuniorOfficers or Sr NCOs can use.Only 100 Draw tickets are sold and eachentitles you to a chance to win one of eightcash prizes ranging from $150 to $4,000.It will be an elimination draw with the lastticket drawn being the winner of the GrandPrize of $4,000.00. Prizes will total $6,000.Your dinner ticket entitles you to anentertaining evening which includes:• A superb buffet dinner• Complementary drinks• A concert by the Pipes and Drums andthe Military Band• A donation receipt for the full amountpermitted by the Canada Revenue Agency.Last year, we sold all available tickets beforethe date of the draw and some people whoshowed up at the door anticipating they wouldhave a ticket waiting were disappointed. Thisyear we will not be holding tickets at the doorunless they have been paid for. We will alsobe holding an Early Bird draw for all of thoseticket holders whose payment is received byMay 27th. The winner of this draw will receive$150.00.Tickets are often sold out so send yourcheque in now. Please make cheques payableto “48th Highlanders Officers’ Association.”Major Andre PolesChairman, Draw Committee1462 Creekwood TrailOakville, ON L6H 6E6(905) 337-8682Tickets will be sold on a first come basis andwe cannot hold tickets at the door for whichwe have not received payment.Hopefully, the Regiment can count on yoursupport. This will be a memorable eveningthat you can enjoy with your friends for only$200.11 The FALCON, SPRING 2005