9 September, 2022
We were deeply saddened by the news HM Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September, 2022.
As Colonel-in-Chief, Her Majesty’s visits to The King’s Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC), the Royal Canadian Engineers, and The Calgary Highlanders, Calgary, Alberta in 1990 and 2005 are warmly remembered by many of our current members. It has been an honour for all of us whom have had the opportunity meet Her Majesty, and she was an inspiration to all.
Condolences have been sent to The Royal Family on behalf of all members of the Institute.
Condolence letter to Buckingham Palace
Tribute Video
RAUSI President Col Eppo van Weelderen, CD (Ret'd) made some remarks in remembrance of Her Majesty the Queen at our Open House on 9 September, 2022. RAUSI's Honorary Piper Cpl Michael O'Sullivan played a lament, followed by a toast to the Queen, and a toast to His Majesty King Charles III.
Tribute Gallery
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Queen Held Deep Respect for Calgary Soldiers
Immediate Past President, Major Kent Griffiths, MMM, CD (Ret'd) was interviewed by the Calgary Herald on 10 September, 2022. He shared recollections of the Queen's tour of Alberta in 2005, and a prior visit to Buckingham Palace.
“Originally, the centennial tour had not planned to stop in Calgary, but at her direction, it did so. She said, ‘If I’m coming to Alberta, then I’m stopping in Calgary to see my soldiers,'” said Griffiths.