Bzzliteyr
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I just received an email at work about this. I recognize the name but cannot seem to put a face to it. It is unfortunate when any member of the forces passes on and even worse when it is a fellow Crewman.
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
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
