Cadets of 841 Squadron hold annual ceremonial review
By Contributor
On Tuesday, 07 June 2016, 841 Grand Forks Boundary Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets held its Annual Ceremonial Review. The cadets of 841 Squadron were led by Warrant Officer Second Class Zoe Lawson as they were inspected by Grand Forks Legion President Joe Tatangelo.
The Cadet held their parade at the Grand Forks Airport. It was followed by Dinner and Awards at the Grand Forks Legion.
At the dinner, three cadets were recognized with a Commanding Officer’s Letter of Appreciation. These cadets were LAC Cameron Koochin, LAC Hayden Tralnberg and LAC Colton Rooke
F/Sgt Taylor Charlong was given a Commanding Officer’s Commendation.
Five trophies were awarded. LAC Camryn Koochin was awarded the trophy for Top New Entry Cadet for 841 Squadron. Cpl Ethan Lovegrove was recognized perfect attendance and also received the Citizenship Trophy which is sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 59. Sgt Rosalie Rollier-Spencer received the Top Cadet trophy which is sponsored by: The Corporation of the City of Grand Forks. And the Commanding Officers Award for the Most Improved Cadet went to Cpl Lucas Wodyga.
Two medals were also awarded. The Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence was awarded to Sgt Rosalie Rollier-Spencer. The Lord Strathcona Medal was awarded to FSgt Wynn Sidwell.
The Annual Ceremonial Review marks the completion of the 2015-16 Training Year for 841 Squadron. However, several cadets will be attending Summer Training at Cadet Summer Training Centres in Vernon and Victoria.
The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, in partnership with the Air Cadet League of Canada and the Department of National Defence has been training youth in Canada for over 75 years. The Cadet program, which include Sea, Army and Air Cadets, is the largest government funded youth program in Canada with over 50,000 participants across Canada. The Royal Canadian Air Cadets accepts youth between the ages of 12-18 who have a desire to learn more about the air element of the Canadian Forces, wish to develop the attributes of leadership and good citizenship and who wish to promote physical fitness. While the program is military based, there is no obligation for a cadet to join the Canadian Armed Forces when he or she finishes their cadet career.
For more information about 841 Boundry Squadron, email randy.frank@cadets.gc.ca
For more information on the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, please visit www.cadets.ca
For more information about the Air Cadet League of Canada, please visit www.aircadetleague.com
Submitted by: Major Kevin DeBiasio, ACICO (West Kootenays)
