Repat of Pte McKay

Once again Repat Row was filled with red shirts, flags and hundreds showing respect for our latest hero Pte Kevin McKay and his ultimate sacrifice.

One of the largest bike turn outs that I have seen, it was good to see so many give their time and energy on this Sunday afternoon.

Our thoughts go out to his family and hope this will be our last repat.

http://picasaweb.google.ca/1cav.webmaster/May16RepatriationPteMcKay#

Repat of PO2 Craig Blake

It is with great sadness that once again, I found myself participating in another colour party to honour a Canadian hero. For those that have never been to repat row, it is truly humbling to see so many give their time and energy to show support for the grieving families.

See link for a few pictures and a surpise visit from a VIP
http://picasaweb.google.com/1cav.webmaster/RepatOfPO2CraigBlake#

For all those out there that pray, do so in the hope this will be the last repat.

Rest in Peace PO2 Craig Blake

Vimy Bike Show

Another weekend of Riding and activities.....


Up early to start our journey to Kingston....leave Trenton to Belleville to pickup our more eastern Juno members.






The ride was cool but nice...once there time for a group photo

Inside the Bike Show had something for everyone from riding apparel (I bought a rain suit), pins, badges.....even hot tubs

Outside were the Sky Hawks and the jumping of our Colours

Parade to hand over the Colours
The ride back to Trenton was a little wet....but the bikes needed to get the bugs off anyway ;)

Then that night was the HOG Dance....Mike and Darlene did a great job

Over all just more proof why it's great to belong to the Riding community.

For more pictures visit the 1 CAV photo album

A New Era for 1 CAV Webmaster and the Blog

Bear has taken on the duties and responsibilities of National Webmaster and asked me to look after the 1 CAV site. With the website also comes the honour of the 1 CAV Blog. My goal will be carry on where Bear left off and write with the same passion and integrity. We share the same home unit (Juno) so my writings of events will be similar. From time to time I will be asking my Domestic Boss (9er) to help out and give input.

I'm looking forward to an awesome riding season and supporting a lot of good causes.

Fish

Juno Colour Sgt
1 CAV Webmaster

Private Tyler William Todd

After a bunch of rushing around I managed to find myself standing at repat row once again. Did everything I could to get there and succeeded. Just wish I didn't have to! I'd rather do anything than attend a repat, but will go to great lengths to to be there and honor our heroes. 77 bikes in attendance today to show respect for Pte Todd, to show support for his family and friends.

Rest In Peace Private Tyler William Todd

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

Farewell to Hugs (Sue)

Sue's Celebration of Life was attended by members from Vimy, Juno, St Lawrence, Cassino, Niagara Units and other local area Motorcycle Clubs and riders.
Sue's brother-in-law, told of Sue's short time on earth with us and then members and friends told some other stories of Sue's life, and time with The CAV. Great turn out to say goodbye to a member that may be gone, but will never be forgotten.
Doc G (Al) wishes to send his thanks to you all for braving the rain in order to give Hugs the Motorcycle CAV send off she had asked for. Also thanks to all CAV members for being there in spirit, plus all the kind e-mails he rec'd.
"Rest In Peace Hugs" you will ride forever in our hearts.

Drifter

This has been a trying time, week starts with the arrest of Col. Russell Williams for murder on Sunday, followed by the repatriation of Cpl Joshua Caleb Baker. Cpl Joshua Caleb Baker has paid the ultimate sacrifice, a hero in my thoughts - rest in peace Joshua! Things were gloomy, thats when Mayor John R. Williams of Quinte West comes up with an idea "a rally". Who would show up to show our troops support - 1500+ people thats who!


1500 people walking from Baine Park to the south gates of CFB Trenton to show support!


For all you do THANK YOU.

Bear
1CAV-Juno President