Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The training officer of the squadron is Captain John Graham, who has been with the Iqaluit unit since 1985. Graham was administration officer for one year until his appointment as commanding officer in 1986. Graham was commanding officer until November 1993 when he turned over command to Pat Murphy. Mr. Graham continues his service with the unit in the capacity of training officer.
The administration officer of the squadron is Civilian Instructor Pat Patrick, who is in his third year of service with the unit. The supply officer is Second Lieutenant Frank Bumstead who has served in the position for four years. The range safety officer is Civilian Instructor Sean MacIntosh who is serving in his first year with the squadron. The senior cadets are: Warrant Officer, First Class, Tim Cucheran; Warrant Officer, Second Class, Michael Salomonie; Flight Sergeants Leo Twerdin and Aron Hirschman; and, Sergeant Ooloo Geetah.
The backbone of the 795 Iqaluit squadron is their sponsor, Royal Canadian Legion, Frobisher Bay Branch No. 4. Legion support of the 795 squadron has been unparalleled throughout the past 25 years. This support confirms the commitment of the branch to the community and, in particular, the air cadet program. This commitment was certainly demonstrated with the construction three years ago of the new $1.2 million air cadet training facility. Congratulations are due to President Dwayne MacIntosh and his executive for their ongoing commitment to the squadron.
It took vision, wisdom and energy to form the 795 Iqaluit Squadron 25 years ago. It has required an enormous voluntary effort and the support of many public-spirited citizens, including the former commanding officers Captain Gerry Morgan, the first CO, 1970-76; Captain Hubert Janszen, 1976-77; Captain Ken Watchorn, 1977-81; Lieutenant Ezio Del-Deggan, 1982-83; Lieutenant Mike Parsons, 1983-85; Lieutenant Shawn Meehan, 1985-86; Capital John Graham, 1986-93; and, long-time sponsor, committee chairman Andy Theriault. Qujannamiik, Mr. Speaker.
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