20 September, 2022
On 19 September, 2022, the Day of Mourning in Canada, The Military Museums (TMM) hosted a Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II.
RAUSI Past President Maj Kent Griffiths, MMM, CD (Ret'd) of the Calgary Highlanders had several opportunities to meet The Queen during his service. Kent recounted special stories from various visits with Her Majesty and delivered a heartfelt eulogy. RAUSI's Honorary Piper Cpl Michael O'Sullivan played a lament as part of the service.
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00:00:00 | Opening remarks by David Peabody, Manager, The Military Museums |
00:02:24 | Eulogy by Major Kent Griffiths, Curator, The Calgary Highlanders' Regimental Museum and Archive / RAUSI Past President |
00:17:05 | Remembrances by Honorary Colonel Fred Mannix (Ret'd) |
00:24:20 | Thank you and remarks by David Peabody |
00:25:30 | Moment of silence for HM Queen Elizabeth II |
00:27:26 | Lament by Corporal Michael O'Sullivan, RAUSI Honorary Piper |
00:29:40 | Singing of God Save the King |
00:30:51 | Closing remarks |