The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa would like to invite you to join for a Depart with Dignity gathering to toast farewell to a number of long serving members who have recently retired.
These gentlemen served a combined 135 years of service in the Canadian and British Armed Forces.
They represented Canada and The Cameron Highlander’s at a number of international and domestic taskings as Pipers and soldiers including:
The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo
The Virginia International Tattoo
The Bermuda International Tattoo
The South Korean International Tattoo
90th Anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge
Ice Storm Emergency Response
Pipe Major Donnie Wagorn, CD – retired – Sergeant, 44 years of service:
Pipe Major Wagorn (Ret’d) is pictured in 2015 after his last parade as Pipe Major. Pipe Major Wagorn (Ret’d) joined the Cameron Highlanders at the age of 15 and retired at the age of 60 in 2015 after nearly 45 years of service.
Ches Booth, CD – retired – Sergeant – Pipe & Drums, 39 years of service;
Sgt. Booth (Ret’d) pictured at the International Bermuda Tattoo.
Don Griffith, CD – retired – Corporal – Pipe & Drums, 27 years of service; and
Cpl. Griffith (Ret’d), pictured on the right, is receiving the “Piper’s Dirk.” The Piper’s Dirk is awarded each year to the most dedicated and professional member of The Pipes and Drums.
Ronnie Lawrenson, CD – retired –Sergeant- Pipe & Drums, 25+ years of service.
Sgt. Lawrenson (Ret’d) pictured at the North Lanark Highland Games after winning the Drum Major’s competition in 2015.
Please join us, to thank them for their dedication, contribution and the impact made on the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa and the community at large.
Details:
Friday 17 November 2017
NDHQ WOs’ & Sgts’s/C & POs’ Mess
1900-2200 hours
No jeans or hats are permitted in the mess.
There is a cash bar available and pizza will be ordered.