Farewell Mr Buckland

Apprentice to Padre

- October 4, 2012 at 19:07:43

Hi Robby; You may care to send this out on your list of Apprentices if yoou think it is something to share. Perhaps others have written a better note. Thanks for sending out word on the death of Mr. Fred Buckland. As it happend, I was writing up his name yesterday in some scribbling I am doing for a book I am attempting to write using my life journey as the framework. Fred was my teacher in Apprentices 1956/58, my daughter's grade twelve teacher in Borden High School in 1978/79, a friend especially at our reunions from 1978 onwards. This teacher taught with authority and with professional skill. He also had lots of patience, he had to have this quality to get the likes of me through to a passing grade in mathematics. Mr. Buckland had a skill that I envy. He remembered all of his students, most by name. At reunions he could recognize those who gathered and tell us who was missing from our group. He cared for all of us in a personal way, following our careers as best he could. It is not often that so many very competent young men are all influenced by such a man. He spoke to me of the green monsters that he knew over the years and showed no surprise at the achievemnents so many accomplished. Well, we have lost a good person physically in his 85th year. Yet his influence and guidance continues in the lives of those he touched. All that was good in Mr. Buckland will continue forward in the lives we touch. From the eternal resting place Fred will continue to follow those he taught and those he befriended and those he loved. May he rest in such peace accepted by his God and my God. So long, Mr. Buckland. Thank you! Art Turnbull, 12 Pl., RCASC(A) Padre

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Gilbert cote

- October 4, 2012 at 10:22:46

I was never in his class as an apprentice but whenever I Met him he impressed me with his love of teaching and his undying support of the soldier apprentice program. His sincerity and dedication will never be forgotten, God bless him and may he find a well deserved rest. My most sincere sympathies to his family. Gilbert

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Ed Beveridge

- October 4, 2012 at 05:38:21

With the passing of Mr. Buckland another page in the RCASC Apprentice book of memories has been turned. You, Mr. Buckland, against all odds and adversity were able to guide a number of young men on the road to academic betterment. Gone but definitely not forgotten. We all salute you.

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