In Memory of Reg.#9167, Cpl. S.A. Jewers

C A N A D A

'Friends Not Forgotten'

In Memory of Reg.#9167,

Corporal Samuel Adam Jewers

Bravery

Supt. Brian Brennan, presently OIC Federal Policing in 'H' Div. located the grave of Corporal Samuel A. Jewers -- a brave man who, many years ago, demonstrated the best values in the Force by saving the life of a another man.

Research for the RCMP National Graves Website forever presents surprises -- it's like a fresh daily dig -- a new discovery makes the graves project unusual and exciting.  Another unknown RCMP grave pops up just at the time when I think volunteers have captured the location of all our graves.

The history behind Cpl. Jewers is also memorable. Over time, Cpl. Jewers may have been forgotten so it's right that we remember him for his bravery.

I owe deceased Vet Jack White another favour for he did the original research on Cpl. Jewers.

Cpl. Jewers began his career in law enforcement with the Dominion Police. He joined the RCMP in 1920 and spent his career in Nova Scotia.

One day in 1936, Corporal Jewers saw a man in the water clinging to a capsized boat. The man was about a mile from shore in the Bedford Basin, Halifax, NS. In spite of present dangers including a rough sea and high winds, Cpl. Jewers rowed out and recovered an unconscious man. Cpl. Jewers performed first aid on the victim, Mr. Robert Fraser, then rowed him to shore for medical attention. It was reported that the bravery of Cpl. Jewers saved the life of Mr. Fraser. Bravo!

Corporal Jewers received a Commendation for his bravery

Cpl. Jewers retired from the Force in 1945 and he died in 1978. He is buried on a beautiful and peaceful Nova Scotian hillside in St. Margaret's Bay.

*Appreciation: to deceased Vet. Jack White for historical facts and to

Supt. Brian Brennan, serving 'H' Div. for the photos

'Maintain Our Memories'

J. J. Healy,

Reg.#23685