C A N A D A
29/08/2011.
Briefly; CSM 'Bill' Pomfret had a heart bigger than a Parade Square. His job was to yell at recruits. And he did so.
But, Instructors at 'Depot' got to see another dimension to CSM Pomfret. In truth, he was a very sensitive man. I recall, in particular, how he would jest with us (Corporals) as we stood at attention on the Parade Square for Noon Parade. He had a unique sense of humour and on occasion he purposely would try to ignite a laugh.
One day, as he inspected us prior to Parade, he mumbled only loud enough for us to hear and to get the joke. He said, '...he had heard some rumours or to be more precise, he said he had heard some allegations. For that reason, he said that for the rest of the afternoon, he would be looking for ... alligators!
CSM W. D. Pomfret will be missed.
Appreciation and photo Contributors: S/M Bob Gallup and C/Supt. Brian Brennan.
'Maintain Our Memories'
J. J. Healy,
Reg.#23685
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