Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Central & Arctic
Volunteer Marine Search and Rescue
Retired CCGA-CA Members
Over the last few years, many have pondered what could be done to honour members for their service to the Auxiliary when they retire. In the past, when a member no longer wished to be active such as when they became physically unable to continue or wanted to retire, there was no real position or place for them except to be put on the inactive list. This left them out of the 'family'.Retired Membership is for all members in good standing retiring with at least 10 years of active service in the CCGA. There is no distinction as to rank attained nor to what function they had, be it SAR, Boating Safety or Administration.
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25 + Years of ServiceThe following members have retired after 25 years of service to the CCGA |
Richard BeriaultWhile his many years of service with the CCGA never warranted any rewards, Richard gained considerable satisfaction with the thought of potentially saving lives. Richard was a crew member with the TOWARF facility in Oakville Ontario and served for 25 years with this organization. |
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Donald R GrantServed between 1979 and 2006 (Picton, ON. Lake Ontario)In 1979, Don first heard of the CMRA - as it was called then - and contacted John Hanbidge. Don and his crew have completed well over 200 incidents in his 27 years as a volunteer in Search and Rescue. |
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20 Years of ServiceThe following members have retired after 20 years of service to the CCGA |
Robert J DoranBob was a valued member and coxswain of the Fancy Canoe from 1988 to 2010. He readily responded to SAR calls at any time. The most frequent taskings took place on Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River. Bob's life long interest in boating and fishing on Lake St. Clair offered valuable knowledge in bringing success to many rescues. |
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Jim FosterJim has been involved with the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary in District 8 for the past 22 years. He has held the position of District Director, Deputy Director, and District Boating Safety Coordinator working in Manitoba, NW Ontario, and Eastern Saskatchewan.All of Jim's career with the CCGA has been in Boating Safety, working boat shows, trade shows, municipal parades, and educating the general public at various events. According to Jim, his most memorable times were when he was entertaining children with Sammy the Seal, Pukta the Polar Bear, and finally with Bobbie the Safety Boat. He indicates that much has changed over the years starting with the name change from CMRA to CCGA. Jim says it has been the people who he has had the privilege of working with and become friends with that has made the past 22 years great. |
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15 Years of ServiceThe following members have retired after 15 years of service to the CCGA |
Barb CookServed between 1990 and 2005 (Grimsby, ON. Lake Ontario)Barb joined GAMRU, based in Grimsby in 1990. From the beginning she was active in both the active SAR role as well as supporting the unit in it's fundraising program. Barb held an active role and through her training was rated to the Advanced crew level position. She turned down a Coxswain role when work commitments prevented her from dedicating the time she felt it required. Barb continues to support the GAMRU unit in fundraising along with her husband Don who remains an active member. |
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10 Years of ServiceThe following members have retired after 10 years of service to the CCGA |
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