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Royal Roads Welcomes Ex-Cadets – Western Reunion Homecoming 2006

 

Dear Ex-Cadet and Friends of Royal Roads Military College:   Some years ago, my family and I were fortunate to be able to stay in a house in the village of Knocknagoshel, County Kerry – population 200, four pubs – my kind of place!  Indeed, we rented the house from Eamon Walsh, keeper of Walshs’s Pub.  We had a lovely visit and vowed to return.   Several years later, we were in Ireland again and decided to drive through Knocknagoshel.  I walked into Walsh’s Pub and greeted Eamon.  He squinted through the haze of smoke and clearly did not recognize me from the King of Siam.  “It’s Rick Skinner, Eamon, remember?” I called out.  Smiling and still not having any idea who I was, he nevertheless responded. “Ah, you’re home again, aren’t you”?  The people of Royal Roads University may not recognize you at first glance as we greet you.  Few of us shared those years of your youth with you.  We’ve heard tales about you and some,

we suppose, are probably true -- though is a wee bit difficult to imagine exactly how all those deeds were done and no one arrested.  And then, of course, you’ve changed a bit – all for the better, to be sure.  You cut a fine figure these days, though the figure is a bit more oval in shape for some.  We want you to know that Royal Roads will always welcome you home whenever you choose to pay us a visit.  Like Eamon, we will say “You’re home again, aren’t you.”  Sincerely,  Dr. Richard Skinner President & Vice Chancellor Royal Roads University Click here for details of the: Royal Roads Welcomes Ex-Cadets – Western Reunion Homecoming 2006

Dr. Alan Bricknell, known to those of us at Royal Roads 1948-50 as ’Bricks’, was a legend in his own time.  The absolute epitomy of a gentleman, he was always immaculately dressed and spoke with the precision of an editor of the Oxford Dictionary. 

In the chem lab his spotless white coat covered a Saville Row quality three piece suit.  When he drew diagrams on the blackboard they were a work of art and, of course, no chalk dust adhered to his person. 

We loved him and, in the unofficial practice of our time, he became a life member of our 48-50 term. 

I last talked with him at our 50th anniversary in Victoria.   

Sic transit gloria mundi.  We will remember him. 

2951 Ramsey Withers

   Bill Stewart

I couldn't agree more with #3201 Aus Cambon's  compliments to you both for the excellent work you do in producing Veritas via the Internet. But I also wanted to add my feelings about Mr. Coggins. 

Unfortunately, because I was not inclined to take my text books seriously, I had to leave the college before the parade that Aus mentioned. But prior to that I was happiest when I was on the parade ground under the watchful eyes of RSM Coggins and S/Sgt Farley. They both were, in my eyes, the epitome of what great NCOs should be. In my years in the Army I got to know a number of RSMs all of whom were top notch, but none of them quite managed to  fill "Coggie's" boots. 

Slainte.

3247 Bill Stewart

Just a short note to thank you both again for all the good work with Veritas. You are maintaining a large community of X-Cadets and RMC and the former CMCs. I read every edition and although I am on the campus there is always something new!   

10101 Bob Edwards (RMC’ 74)