On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we pause.
We honour the veterans, the ones who gave everything. Those who served with courage, dedication, and resilience. Remembrance Day is an opportunity to remember the sacrifices made by these brave individuals, both in times of peace and conflict, and to recognize their ongoing contributions within our community. But it is also a promise to never forget.
At Seaside FM, we are privileged to have veterans who embody the values of service and commitment in their everyday roles. These volunteers bring unique perspectives, shaped by their experiences in the armed forces, which enrich our team and serve as an inspiration to us all. Below are these volunteers.
Seaside FM’s own Ken Sanders joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1978 from
Vancouver BC as an Aircraft Weapons Technician.
He served in Cold Lake, Alberta, Greenwood Nova Scotia, Borden Ontario,
Maritime Forces Atlantic Headquarters in Halifax and at National Defence
Headquarters in Ottawa.
During his service, Ken also spent time in Germany, Italy, the UK, Bermuda
and in the Azores, a part of Portugal.
He retired in 2000 as a CAF Intelligence Branch Warrant Officer.
Subsequently, Ken went on to spend 14 years as a Civilian Member of the
RCMP.
(Above) Rod Little, Guard Commander for Change of Command Parade Halifax, with Reviwing Officer General Rick Hillier.
(Below) Rod Little Seconded for 3 Years at the International Peace Support Training Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
Rod retired in 2014 as an Army Major from the Canadian Armed Forces after a 30-year career, and has lived 15 years total outside of Canada including Germany, Egypt, Kenya, The Philippines, and Guatemala.
(Rod Little on the right, Above photo caption, from the Toronto Sun): “BLUE BERETS READY TO ROLL…Their C-7 assault rifles at the ready, Canadian soldiers practise near North Bay for peacekeeping duties in Croatia. Through trained supply and support duties, the 361 soldiers from various regiments are undergoing exercises to ready them for situations previously encountered by Canadian troops in the former Yugoslavia, from ambushes and hostage-takings to European driving and first aid. They head out in mid-August to Primosten on the Adriatic Coast.” Greig Reekie – SUN
(Below) Trent Galbraith joined the Naval Reserve at HMCS Brunswicker in Saint John New Brunswick in June 1988. He went to CFB Borden Ontario to do his entry level Cook training course the following summer. He sailed on board the Gate Vessle Class ships HMCS PORTE ST LOUIS and PORTE ST JEAN during the summers while attending university.
In 1996 Trent began full time service, sailing on HMCS MORESBY as chief cook, then on the Kingston class Maritime Coastal Defense vessels HMCS Moncton Shawinigan, and Glace Bay.
He spent 3 years as a supervisor of base accommodations at CFB Halifax and taught for 3 years at the Primary Leadership Qualification school. He also instructed cook training courses in CFB Borden.
Trent achieved the rank of Petty Officer First Class. He transferred to the Regular Force in 2017 as an Imagery Technician.
Trent retired from the Royal Canadian Navy in May of 2021.
Jim Francis is also a Veteran, a part of the Navy for many years.
Today, and every Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the legacy of our veterans and to extend our deepest gratitude. Let us remember the courage of those who have served and continue to serve, ensuring the freedoms we enjoy today.
