The PEI chapter of the Canadian Army Veterans Cavalry unit. Were the prime sponsors in this years Ride for Dad. To raise funds for prostate cancer research. Charlene from the Military Families services Centre of PEI along with her able volunteers, assisted with Registration, and the various behind the scenes operations. Local Cav 2 President Spud led the event which consisted of many various Bike units from the Maritimes. Spud's Link: http://2cav.thecav.ca/www.2cav.thecav.ca/SouthAfrica/SouthAfrica_index.htm
A brief Bio of the CAV follows:
Since the Canadian Army Veteran (CAV) Motorcycle Units were started in 2003, they have assisted, and continue to assist, numerous charities in achieving their monetary goals. Charity Event Riding and Community Support Events are an integral part of many of our members CAV/VAC Adventure-No one 'Has' to participate in these as members but there are always those willing to assist International, National and local charities. There are certain charities such as ICROSS and the Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care that the CAV/VAC supports directly with all the monies raised going directly to these charities. The CAV/VAC also assists other events such as the Red Ride and Ride for Dad by providing volunteers and participating in the rides. The CAV/VAC will continue to support charities and fund raisers and all members are to be congratulated for the continued support that they offer. History
In 1941 a recruiting image was used to identify a type of Canadian citizen that was needed to serve in Canada's Military. It depicted a mounted soldier, on a motorcycle, with the image of his ancestors surrounding him in the form of a ghostly mounted warrior Cavalryman. This image was entitled in French and English as: Notre Armee A Besoin De Bons Canadiens/Our Army Is Looking For Good Canadians.
Many Canadian Veterans have formed into tightly knit Units to continue the Traditions and Bonds formed in War and Peace. These Unit's origin's were a common respect for it's member's histories and needs. The C.A.V was formed by Canadian Army Veteran's who's common history was as motorcyclists, on and off duty, serving our Country in every Theatre and Operation, and the need to continue that service as Motorcyclists
As the 65th anniversary of the D Day invasion looms. Please remember the Army Despatch riders who served so Gallantly.
Two Canadians ride their 43WLC near Nijmegen, Holland in the spring of 1945. Both bikes have been adorned with national symbols and white painted parts and the bike on the left has a spotlight added to the front safety bar. The TacSign '552' painted on a green and red field on the front fenders indicate these vehicles belong to No. 64 Army Transport Company, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps (R.C.A.S.C) attached to the Canadian 1st Army, of which the insignia is visible on both bikes (Yellow Maple-Leaf on red and black field). The white line underneath the '552' sign indicates a unit attached directly to an Army Level Headquarters. More pictures of this unit can be found Here! The rider on the right has been identified as Private Howard Herrington by his daughter Heather Hamill and her husband Dick. Pte Herrington often talked about his motorcycle days during the war. He joined the Canadian Army in July 1941 and was discharged in Feb 1946. After the war he bought a Norton and toured all of Canada and the USA on it. He always loved motorcycles.
Please show your support for our troops and for the excellent Veterans of the CAV units. Still doing their bit for Canada and Canadians
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
