Reg.#12402, S/S/M J.R. 'Ray' McFarland

In the Dock: Causing a fuss over a Birthday

Reg.#12402, S/S/M J.R. 'Ray' McFarland.

Reg.#12402, Vet S/S/M J.R. 'Ray' McFarland (R'td) of Ottawa was recently charged by the Ottawa Division Vets for celebrating a big birthday milestone.

In his message of congratulations to Ray, Ottawa Vet President Al Rivard said: 'Dear Ray; We all wish you a Happy Birthday.

We happen to have learned that you are 97 years young. Congratulations. I've also been told that you have been a member of the RCMP Veterans' Association for 48 years. This alone is a truly remarkable feat.

Ray, I speak on behalf of the Ottawa Division when I say that we are proud to have you within our ranks and we wish you all the best on this very special day. Your Happy Birthday. We'll let you off with a warning this time but you must promise to continue celebrating birthdays.' Best Wishes.

Al Rivard
President, Ottawa Vets

PS: Raymond James McFarland was born in Saint John, NB on December 14, 1913. He joined the Force on June 20, 1934. Ray was posted to 'A', 'G', 'HQ', 'A' and 'HQ' Divisions. Ray McFarland retired in June, 1961 at the rank of Staff Sergeant Major.

In this photo, Reg#12402, seasoned Vet Ray McFarland  is shown with a Vet pup Reg. #23685, J. J. Healy.

Answer: Vets McFarland and Healy were born in New Brunswick.
Question: What's the secret to the pair of smiles?

by, J. J. Healy

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