True and Fascinating Canadian History
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In Memory of RCMP Members on the Honour Roll.
Commissioners' Memorials
(Above) Memorial: Chapel at 'Depot' Division
(Above) Memorial: National Division. Ottawa, ON.
For many years, the RCMP National Memorial statue of Reg.#0.4, Commissioner James A. F. MacLeod rested at the front entrance of the now vacated RCMP 'HQ' Building on Vanier Parkway in Ottawa ON. However, in 2013, the statue was moved to the newer location of RCMP 'HQ" on Leiken Drive in south Ottawa, ON
The names of all RCMP members who died in the line of duty (Honour Roll) are listed in bronze at the base of the statue. 
RIP
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(Above) Grave & Memorial: Union Cemetery, Calgary, AB.
The Commissioner James MacLeod grave & monument (directly above) was found in Union Cemetery, Calgary, AB.
Commissioner MacLeod immigrated to Canada from Scotland. He served as Commissioner of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) from July 22, 1876 - October 31, 1880.
(Above) Memorial: Six kilometres north-east of Sussex, NB.
Reg.#0.264, Commissioner Leonard Hanson Nicholson is referred to and often remembered as the RCMP’s 'best Commissioner’ because he was so widely respected and admired -- this according to the Kings County Record: Friends & Neighbours.
Commissioner Nicholson, informally known as ‘Mr. Nick’, joined the Force from Mount Middleton, NB in 1923 at age 19. Later, in 1941, he joined the war effort and served in Africa, Italy and northern Europe. Commissioner Nicholson rejoined the Force after the war and he continued to progress by promotion through RCMP ranks. He was appointed Commissioner on May 1, 1951 and he served as Commissioner until March 31, 1959. He was the tenth Commissioner of the Force.
In 1959, Commissioner Nicholson resigned in protest when Prime Minister Diefenbaker refused to support his decision to send reinforcements to help the RCMP manage the loggers strike in Newfoundland.
Commissioner Nicholson died in 1983 at age 78. He is buried at the RCMP 'Depot' Cemetery, Regina, SK.
The Commissioner Nicholson Monument is located about six kilometres north-east of Sussex, New Brunswick. The Monument was dedicated by Commissioner Beverly Busson on June 5, 2007 which was the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the RCMP serving in the Maritimes.
Also present at the ceremony were Commissioner Nicholson’s sister Blanche Nicholson-McCleave and his daughters Marjorie Galbraith and Mary Anne Nicholson. The Nicholson family extended their deep appreciation to Frank and Janet Robinson of Mount Middleton who spearheaded the Nicholson project.
I wish to thank my Troopmate, Reg.#23683, G.G. (Gerry) Clarke and his wife Linda from Sussex, New Brunswick for sending me the photograph of Commissioner Nicholson's Monument.
Source: Kings County Record: Friends & Neighbours. June 12, 2007. Section B, page B1, Published in Sussex N.B.
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(Above) RCMP Police Vessel - PV Nadon
The photo is of the PV Nadon which was named for Reg.#13863, Commissioner Maurice Jean Nadon, the sixteenth Commissioner of the Force.
Commissioner Nadon headed the Force from December 29, 1973 to August 31, 1977.
Down thought the Force's history, Commissioner Nadon was one among other Commissioners who was much loved, respected and admired. Old salts recall Commissioner 'Moe' Nadon fondly. He had great passion for his wife and family, his cottage and the water, God and the Force.
After his retirement, Commissioner Nadon wanted to remain firmly in touch with his friends. My wife, Cathy and I would often greet him at regular Old Fossil's Dinner's and such. He was always warmly greeted as he quietly worked the room and he had a gentle kiss on the cheek for all the women. About a year or so before he died, I invited Commissioner Nadon to the Annual Old Trainers' 2008 Luncheon at the Officer's Mess in Ottawa. He was among many, many of his old colleagues and he was very relaxed.
Just prior to the lunch, I had the happy and memorable occasion, as Host, to 'promote' Commissioner Nadon to official 'Police Trainer' status. I explained that the 'Police Trainer' designation allowed him to be officially in attendance.
Commissioner Nadon was very quick witted and the Commissioner rarely or ever let me get away with the last word. While I was inducting the Commissioner to this higher level of rank and sttus, I quipped that the title of 'Police Trainer' was so rare and special that it only lasted for the single day. Commissioner Nadon had a great laugh, but he quickly retorted so that everyone heard. He said: "Joe, I had joined the Force before you were born!"
As always, Commissioner Nadon turned the tables on me!
Commissioner Nadon died on December 12, 2009. He is buried at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery in Beechwood, Ottawa, ON. He is fondly remembered.
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(Above) & Superintendent J. J. Healy, (R'td). 2008
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The Commissioner M. J. Nadon Government of Canada Building.
Ottawa, ON South.
(Above) The RCMP Vessel - PV Simmonds
(Above) The RCMP Vessel - PV Inkster
