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Subject: WO Ben Aubin, 1965-2005
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 11:58:15 -0400
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Fellow Kingston Black Hats:
It is with great sadness that I forward this sad news from The RCD regarding
the passing of a fine soldier, Sr NCO and friend. As the keeper of my
detailed lists is on leave, I ask that you forward this to anyone that might
not be covered by mine.
C.K. (Chris) Catry
Major
CO LFDTS HQ Sp Gp / Cmdt QG SDIFT Gp Sp
SSO Armour / OSEM Arme blindée
(613) 541-5010 extn 5847 (CSN: 271-5847)
Cell: (613) 532-3950 / Fax: (613) 541-4451
catry.ck(a)forces.gc.ca
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrews Maj JL@RCD@Petawawa
Sent: Tuesday, 23, August, 2005 11:30 AM
To: Catry Maj CK@LFDTS HQ@Kingston
Subject: Passing of WO Aubin
Importance: High
Chris,
Ben passed away last night, please pass this message along through the
Directors net. Thank you.
To The Regimental Family & Friends of The Regiment,
It is with great regret and sorrow that we inform you of the death of
Warrant Officer Benoit E.P.J. Aubin. WO Aubin passed away last evening 23
August 2005 in Deep River after a long and courageous fight against
cancer.
WO Aubin was born in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario on 01 May 1965. He enrolled
in the Canadian Forces on 01 November 1984, and served the CF with great
loyalty and dedication for over 20 years. After his basic recruit and TQ 3
training in 1984, Ben was posted to the 8th Canadian Hussars and served
with the Regiment in both Petawawa and Germany from 1984-91. He returned
to Canada in 1991 and served with The Royal Canadian Dragoons in Petawawa
from that time forward. From 1997-2000 WO Aubin served a short tour away
from the Regiment as an instructor at the Armour School in Gagetown. WO
Aubin served on two operational tours, one in Bosnia from 1994-95 and most
recently with the Recce ISTAR Coy on Roto 0 in Kabul in 2003-04 as a Troop
Warrant Officer.
An excellent soldier and Sr NCO, WO Aubin was a very strong leader who
always represented his soldiers well, keeping their welfare at the fore at
all times. The consummate professional who loved soldiering, he served as
an inspiration to us all and set an excellent example for us all to
emulate. A very outgoing, energetic and gregarious individual, his
excellent sense of humour certainly set him apart and made him a joy to
work with. As with all great Sr NCO's, he was never backwards in coming
forwards either, and had an amazing ability to offer sound advise or
counsel when required. A great friend and comrade to us all, he will be
missed dearly in the Regiment.
Condolences may be sent to the Aubin family through the e-mail to the CO's
Secretary, Muggsie Boland or the Acting Regimental Adjutant, Captain Rick
Cameron. We will ensure they are passed along to the Aubin family.
Details of the funeral arrangements and/or Memorial Service will be passed
along as soon as they are known.
Ben is survived by his wife Colleen, his son Eric, and two daughters,
Christine & Aimee. A loving and devoted father and husband, he spoke
often of his love and admiration for his wife Colleen and his three
children. On behalf of the Regiment, we extend our sincerest condolences
to WO Aubin's family.
Just know that the Regiment is doing everything it can to assist the Aubin
family through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with
them.
Audax et Celer
Sincerely,
J.L. (John) Andrews
Major
OC HQ Sqn/Acting Regimental 2IC
Royal Canadian Dragoons
CFB Petawawa Local 5673
(613) 687-5511 ext. 5673