In Memory of Reg.#17452, Constable J. McWhinney

In Memory of Reg.#17452, Constable J. McWhinney

'Friends Not Forgotten'

Cst. John McWhinney's grave stone had sunk into the ground at a cemetery in Toronto. It went unnoticed and undiscovered for many, many years. A lengthy search by our Toronto Vets; Rick Morris, Wayne Berry and Jack O'Reilly finally brought the grave back to light.

Our Vet's investigation led them to The Toronto Star dated June 25, 1953. It had an article about two RCMP, age 21, killed in the plane crash. Cst. Willard Boehler originally from Morris, Manitoba and Cst. John D. McWhinney originally from Toronto. 

The Star reported: “…Both [RCMP] died in the crash of an Ottawa Flying Club light aircraft two miles south of the city limits last night (June 24).  [Constable] Boehler was the pilot of the single engine Cessna 140 when the engine quit at about 800'.  He tried landing in a field but crashed into a fence and demolished the plane…”.

Constable McWhinney's grave has been added to the RCMP “O” Division list for yearly inspections. 

Congratulations to the Toronto Vets! Bravo!

'Maintain Our Memories'

J. J. Healy,
Reg.#23685