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RECOGNITION OF GREY AND SIMCOE FORESTERS REGIMENT’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY AND CITY STAFF FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS IN PLANNING AND COORDINATING HRH PRINCESS ANNE’S VISIT ON OCTOBER 22, 2013.
Major John Fisher and Major Perry Rittershofer of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regiment were in attendance to recognize City staff and Barrie Police Services staff for their assistance during the HRH Princess Anne’s visit on October 22, 2013. Major Fisher recognized the following City of Barrie staff and Barrie Police Service officers by presenting them with certificates and the commanding officers’ coin for their assistance in planning and coordinating the event:
• Rebecca James-Reid, Executive Director of Access Barrie
• Emma Sharpe, Communications Advisor
• Lauren Wild, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Mayor
• Walter Fischer, Supervisor of Parks Planning & Development
• Staff Sergeant Dave Jones
• Sergeant Glen Furlong
Major Fisher and Major Rittershofer also provided a slide presentation concerning the 150th Anniversary of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regiment.
Major Fisher discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The significance of the Forester’s badge;
• The role of the Forester’s building in Base Borden
• The history of the Regiment;
• The present roles and tasking of the Regiment;
• Recent deployments to Afghanistan and the Arctic, as well as Peacekeeping efforts, NATO deployments and natural disaster relief efforts;
• Peacekeeping efforts and NATO
• The upcoming Sesquicentennial activities to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Regiment;
• 2016 presentation of New Colours and significance of the Colours;
• The history and images of the Regimental colours; and
• Battle Honours on the Colours
In closing, Major Fisher discussed the significance of the relationship with Arras France commenting that members of the Regiment will be visiting the graves of the soldiers in June, 2015.
Mayor Lehman recognized the significant contributions of the Regiment to the community and worldwide. He described the events planned in recognition of the 150th anniversary.
Members of Council asked questions of Major Fisher and Major Rittershofer received responses.