Red Nose

Last night some members of Juno volunteered for the Quinte Red Nose program,

The night started by signing in, having some food and playing some cards,

then all the excitement started to happen, calls started coming in from patrons who had some Christmas cheer and needed a ride! When our team of three hit the streets at 9:30 we went non stop until 4am! It was the second busiest and best night of the season for operation red nose.
77 volunteers carried 347 party goers home in 183 trips.
Red nose received nearly three thousand dollars in donations last night bringing their total just over 19 thousand dollars.

Thanks to all who participated in making this event a safe success!

Merry Christmas

Last night 60+ Juno members and some from 1CAV formation members got together for a Christmas party, and what a party! I had the best time that I have had in along time, thanks to all who made this a party a success.

As the Christmas season creeps up on us and we wish to have some Christmas cheer, remember to drink responsibly and use Red Nose to get home safely.

Lt. Justin Garrett Boyes

Lt. Justin Garrett Boyes was killed by an IED today at 9:00am Kandahar time. The 26 year old Boyes was just 10 into his deployment... Words I didn't want to hear but there they were, echoing throughout my living room as my wife read the news aloud, and then as always, we let our friends know and waited for the repat timings. So here we are again, lined up to receive another hero home, the plane lands and the casket is lowered and now the vehicles go past us, they are black and shiny with a lonely green gloved hand waving out the window in appreciation. Appreciation for what we are doing, when it is us who are the appreciative ones!

Thank you Lt. Justin Garrett Boyes, for you have made the ultimate sacrifice.

R.I.P. Lt. Justin Garrett Boyes

STAND DOWN SOLDIER
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
YOU ARE NOW HOMEWARD BOUND

Colours Rides 2 & 3

What a great weekend! Although a bit chili, the sun was up and the sky was clear! We started Saturday by departing at 9:30am, we headed north towards Stirling. There we stopped at The Sagar Conservation Area, we climbed the hill and the tower - what a view - well worth the walk!



After the lookout we headed into Stirling to see the covered bridge, have some lunch, and....

...head back home.

On Sunday we departed at 11:00am and rode south towards Picton to the Millennium Lookout, a short stop and off we go...





...Next stop, Lake on The Mountain. Another great view!

Mount up and lets go to Macaulay Mountain - Bird City,,,
From here some supper and homeward bound. Another successful Day / Weekend / Riding Season! Thank you all for making my summer memorable.

Bear

Juno Fall Colours Ride

Yesterday, October 10 2009, we took a leisurely 415 km ride through the countryside. We headed north from Trenton, on back roads, to Bancroft. Then over to Peterborough, Brighton and back to Trenton!
With stops along the way for gas, coffee. We stopped for food in Bancroft and visited the Eagles Nest to take in the spectacular view and breath taking colours.

With 16 bikes, 20 members and excellent leadership by Ultraman this was a great day.

Thanks Ultraman for organising this ride, thanks all those who came to ride. The members that had other commitments were missed - plan to be there next year, you won't regret it!

Pte. Jonathan Couturier

It seems far too often that I make repatriation entries, but once again we gathered to welcome home a hero. This being a Sunday the turn out was fairly large, from the CAV as well as civilian, including a soldier that had been wounded by an IED. He told stories of his missions and how on his last day outside the wire they got hit by an IED, losing two of his comrades and sending him into two months of morphine and a long road to recovery. At the MFRC, after he was introduced to the entire group, we all had the opportunity to thank this soldier, but just as important we had the opportunity to speak with his wife. This young lady, just as brave as the soldier himself, stood tall and proud and in support. As I hugged this young lady and thanked her for her strength I told her that if there was anything she needed and didn't know where to go, if she saw a CAV crest, help was just an ask away. I know that anyone in the CAV would drop all to help her or anyone in her position. I again have to thank each and every member for making me proud to be part of the CAV.

R.I.P Pte. Jonathan Couturier

STAND DOWN SOLDIER
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
YOU ARE NOW HOMEWARD BOUND

Juno Presidents Ride

Yesterday 19 bikes and 26 riders departed Trenton, under the leadership of Broo, on a 230km trek through northern Ontario. The day started a little bit cool but got nice real quick. The ride was leisurely through some turns and twisties, the scenery was beautiful and the company was great. Thanks go out to Skip and Cynthia for organizing this great event and for their hospitality for hosting the chili fest afterwards. Newf - you need to practice drawing cards for next year!

Thanks to all for another successful day.

Condolences to Cynthia and family, who couldn't make the event due to a loss in her family.

Pte. Patrick Lormand

Here it is, Wednesday, and only a week after the last repatriation. Except for a moment of silence I couldn't break away from work last week, but today, managing to get some time off I paid my respects in person. As I walked around and looked at all the various types of people, military, civilian, civil servants, media, and any that I may have missed, I was stopped by a young lady (in her retirement years). she asked me to pass along a message "Thank you for what you do, I think it's great what you do". I admit, I felt warm inside as we parted, but later I thought, I should have corrected her, it should have been me thanking her! We as military persons, or spouses and friends of military persons, we have close ties to the repatriations. But what about her, civilian and elderly. The effort on her part, and all like her, is extraordinary! For every one's effort, going to repatriations or just keeping our heroes in your thoughts as you work, for this I would like to thank each and everyone of you.

R.I.P Pte. Patrick Lormand

STAND DOWN SOLDIER
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
YOU ARE NOW HOMEWARD BOUND

4th Annual Veteran's Highway Memorial Ride

On Saturday Sept. 12 a group of Juno members, joined by some members of Kapyong, departed from Trenton at 6:30am. The group picked up more Juno members in Belleville and headed east down the 401. Picking up more members of various units along the way, we stopped in Kingston to meet members from Vimy. We then headed further east along the 401 to 416, stopping at Angelo's Truck Stop.
Here we met many more CAV members from other units but special mentions go to - Trapper - standing, waiting, for everyone to arrive. A pillar of strength and honor. Next, Popeye, the OPI on this ride, well organized, communicated and executed. Popeye and the Cambria gang , Thanks.
We departed Angelo's at 10:10 and headed to the Cenotaph, now 60 bikes strong we rumble towards the memorial. At the cenotaph the memorial service was again well organized and executed.
From the Cenotaph, most went on into Perly for a BBQ, some of us that needed to get back home split off and travelled some back roads back to Belleville/Trenton. Thanks Rottie for organizing the trip up for Juno and Ultraman for the trip back home. Once again I had a blast amongst friends!

S&S, Humane Society and an Island

Yesterday we started out on a ride through Trenton to Celtic Blood Motorcycle repair. We went there to support the humane society for which Celtic Blood was holding a benefit BBQ,

After the BBQ we headed to Wellington for icecream to take the edge off of a hot day. Following the icecream stop some of us decided to ride to Kingston to tour Wolf Island. On our way there we found out that Florida drivers aren't as curtious as us Canuks, being cut off to the point where he drove his SUV between our 1st bike and 2nd bike of a 3 bike tour - while making a turn at a traffic light! When we recomposed our selves we headed for the ferry. At the ferry we met a couple of friends and crossed to the island. It was a georgeous ride on a georgeous day with good friends. The wind mills were an interesting site this close. On the way back we stopped at a patio pub for some grub (I was hungry) before we boarded the ferry back to Kingston. The haul back to Trenton in the dark was uneventful but enjoyable. What a great day!

Classy Chassis

Today a bunch of us headed out to Classy Chassis in Lakefield. It was a great ride, lead by Postie, we headed down every back road imaginable. The event went off with only a few minor glitches which will hopefully be overlooked as OOPSIE. Other than that the day was sunny but not too hot, we were riding our various makes of bikes and we were surrounded by friends - life is good when it all comes together. Some members of our group didn't show, we know you had reasons, but you were missed - too all that did show, thanks for making my day a bright one.



p.s. Thanks for sending me some pics Sly

Cpl Christian Bobbitt and Sapper Mathieu Allard

As we round the corner of a long weekend we find our selves standing on Repatriation Row once more. This time two young lads gave it all for their country, the Highway of Heroes was a busy spot today as it was sadened by the procession that rode upon it.

Your job is done, thankyou.

STAND DOWN SOLDIER
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
YOU ARE NOW HOMEWARD BOUND

Tony Stacey Ride

I was going to say today but it's so late that it was actually yesterday, Saturday - We, my wife Giggles and I, met some members of the Juno unit in Trenton at 6:00am and rode 220km to the Bolton Legion. From here we departed on a great, 270km, ride throughout the GTA. The last 30 miniutes were spent in heavy rain but that's all part of it. At the Tony Stacey Centre we visited with some of the veterans, we had some food, some entertainment and a lot of fun. FUB and the gang put on a great spread with prizes, speaches and music. Once again the support shown throughout the CAV was overwhelming, I was trying to remember all the unit tags that I saw but there were just too many. The money raised from the ride, T-shirt sales, unit donations, and a 50/50 draw winning donated back to the TSC by Juno's CP brought the total to over $10,000, WOW.

All in all Juno rode 590km, got soaked by some rain, got dirt and grit in our teeth, BUT


IT WAS WORTH IT!
I would do this again in a heartbeat because these folks didn't stop fighting for us, not in the rain not in the snow, so once again thanks to all who participated in the ride and helped raise the funds, a special thanks goes to FUB for organizing this great event, but the real thanks goes to all the Veterans for everything they have done for us!

Thank you.

Private Sébastien Courcy

Today, once again, we all stood shoulder to shoulder, military, civilians, CAV, and other bike clubs, as we had a heroes welcome for Private Sébastien Courcy as he started his trip down the Highway of Heroes.

STAND DOWN SOLDIER
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
YOU ARE NOW HOMEWARD BOUND

Highway Of Heroes Salute Ride

Today some CAV members, along with riders from other clubs and individuals, participated in the Highway Of Heroes Salute Ride. The ride ran from Classy Chassis, had a stop with BBQ in Cobourg, and ended in Trenton at the RCAF Air Museum. I saw many of our brothers and sisters there. On hand were representatives from National, 1CAV, and too many units to mention. Juno volunteered to play parking authority which made the entrance to the museum run smoothly. Thanks to the organizers, riders and volunteers!

When it was all said and done $10,000 was raised for Canada Company's Children's Scholarship Fund, and another $10,000 for the Wounded Warriors Fund. A job well done guys, give yourselves a pat on the back!

Juno's New Honorary Member

Just before last nights ride our president, Broo, gathered us for an announcment. Izzy, our 50/50 girl, was to become Juno's first Honorary Member! Looking around at the group I dont't think anyone was supprised, everyone knows how Broo feels about this young lady and I belive that the feelings are shared unit wide. Not only has this lady come to more meetings than alot of paid members but has joined (on the back of dads Triumph) in some some rides that vertran riders would not do. On behalf of the Juno Unit I would like to welcome Izzy our newest member.

Shannonville Speedway - Flat Out

On the weekend of July 10, 11, 12 some Juno members supported the Trenton MFRC by volunteering to run a beer tent at the Shannonville Speedways "flat out" weekend.

Thanks to Juno's Fr8tek, Kippy and Bob for running the show. Also thanks to everyone who came out to help with setup / teardown or anything in between.

Welcome to the 1CAV Blog

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