In Memory of Reg.#11789, C. L. Donaldson

C A N A D A

'Friends Not Forgotten'

In Memory of Reg.#11789, 

C. L. 'Spike' Donaldson

Rich and memorable stories of the Force originate 'in the field'. The reason and the rise for stories in the field is because the police officer's environment is filled with unexpected happenings -- many incidents may be sad while others are humerous. 

Last weekend, an 'ole friend, Mr. Bert Cameron,  visited our home. He's only eighty three and a youthful New Brunswicker. Mr. Cameron spoke about 'Spike' Donaldson since 'Spike' had been posted to St. Stephen, NB in the 1940's. Apparently, 'Spike' had always been a ladies man and he had a couple close calls with the OC.

Jack White wrote this story about 'Spike' and I've been wanting to tell it for many years.

'Spike' Donaldson was once In Charge of Broadview Det. in 'F' Div. One day, he invited his girlfriend, a nurse,  (later his wife), into the private portion of the Detachment.  News soon reached the ear of the OC Sub/Div who immediately dispatched an investigator to Broadview Det.

'Spike' was forewarned that the OC's man was enroute to his Detachment. So, rather than get caught, he called his friend the local doctor. The doctor,  called the ambulance plus stretcher and recommended that 'Spike' be taken into Regina for an exam.  As well, the doctor insisted that a local nurse escort the poor patient as 'Spike' should not be left unattended.

All went well. Enroute to the Regina hospital, 'Spike' seemed to recover from his ailment.  Shortly afterwards,  he reported back to duty. He explained to the OC that he took an unexpected bad spell so he called a nurse who inturn called the doctor. He was only following doctor's orders.

'Spike' Donaldson died in 1985 and he is buried in California.

'Maintain Our Memories'

Appreciation: To Vet Jack White and to Mr. Bert Camerson of Ottawa.

J. J. Healy,

Reg.#23685