Our 106th Annual Cadet Review (ACR) was held this past Saturday, June 09, at the historic Seaforth Armoury on Burrard Street. As Reviewing Officer LCol Ed Haverstock, CD, noted in his remarks, this has been a stellar year for our corps: cadets from the 72nd participated in three field training exercises, an exchange trip to Scotland, regional biathlon and marksmanship contests, and in a battlefield tour in Europe. We promised action, adventure, and friendships … and we delivered! [See our summary video on YouTube]
Following the ceremonial review, cadets hosted a series of displays for parents and guests to visit – displays on abseiling, biathlon / marksmanship, Scotland exchange, sports and fitness, cadet ranks and qualifications, and camping / outdoor skills.
[Pictured: M/Cpl Bangar and L/Cpl Kirmiziyesil demonstrate map and compass skills to Gordon Coburn]
The ACR is also a time to recognize individual achievements, and awards were presented to top cadets in each of the four star levels, for junior, senior, and master cadet, best first-year cadet, best-dressed cadet, top attendance, the CO’s “Smokey Smith” award, the Royal Canadian Medal of Excellence, and Lord Strathcona Medal. In addition our Commanding Officer Capt Mike Millard, CD, was presented with the second bar for his Canada Decoration medal, recognizing his 32 years of service in Canadian Armed Forces.
[Pictured: RSM c/MWO Jeremy Tam (centre) presents the Smokey Smith Award to Sgt James Leong and Sgt Callum Thomson]
In addition to the participation of LCol Haverstock, we were honoured to welcome special guests Maj Tim McGee (Regional Cadet Support Unit), Mr Roger Prouse (Army Cadet League of British Columbia), Ms Valerie Merritt (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 176 – The Billy Bishop / Kerrisdale Legion), Mr Gordon Coburn and Mr Donald White (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 177 – Mount Pleasant). Thank you all for attending, and for your support of the army cadet program.
[Pictured: Ms Valerie Merritt presents the Legion Medal of Excellence certificate to Sgt James Leong]
Many thanks also to Capt Shiloh Gregorchuck and cadets from the 2963 Seaforth Highlanders Army Cadets of Sechelt, BC for participating in and supporting our ACR.
Congratulations to all cadets for an excellent year – have a great summer, and see you in September!
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