True and Fascinating Canadian History
Reg.#23837, Constable Kenneth Kornelson Memorial
May 15, 2015
Hatzic Cemetery. Mission, BC
of Constable Kenneth Gerald Kornelson's death
(accidently electrocuted in the Swimming Pool)
at 'Depot' Division. May 17, 1965
At 10:00 am a brief but solemn Memorial Service was held at Ken Kornelson's gravesite. There were at least 50 people present, including 10 “L” Troop members, and their wives plus 6 RCMP Vets(two in Red Serge) and over 10 serving members including the Officer i/c Mission Detachment and several of his Admin Staff.
S/S/M John A. Buis acted as Master of Ceremonies. RCMP Chaplain Jim Turner conducted the service and he read passages from the Bible. A lovely 12 year old girl from a Mission School sang 'O Canada', and God Save the Queen.
A trumpeter played 'Last Post' and 'Reveille' and a piper played 'Amazing Grace'. The Mayor of Mission and the City Council were present as well as many friends and relatives of Ken Kornelson.
Jim Simpson, accompanied by his son gave Ken's eulogy. Sheldon Boles was present and photographed the service. Overall, the farewell to Ken was a very warm, rewarding and memorable service.
S/S/M John A. Buis. Senior Executive NCO to the OIC Burnaby Detachment,
Dan Lemieux. Vets Vancouver, BC
& Photos courtesy of Sheldon Boles. Vets Vancouver, BC. 2015
