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I just noticed a DND funeral for PO 2 Ed "Soupy" Campbell. Here: http://www.cfsuo.forces.gc.ca/ndhq_cwo/23mar04_1_e.asp Does anyone know if this is the NESOP? And/or do they know what happened? I grew up with him, and served with him in the 80's. Thanks, Mike

Actually no, his initials were R.H., but I know who PH is. He's a C1 at Sea-training. We were both MasterSeamen together on the Rusty-guts. Mike

Yeah, pretty much. I had a boss that was trying desperately to run me out. I had met a woman here at Rose festival, and after a year, got out and moved here. Can't say I don't regret the career decision, but I don't regret the marriage or moving here. Last weekend, I was in Esquimalt for a...

I've probably done 500 fuellings off the Provider during my years, 1981-1991 in the Navy. Does anyone else remember the old tale of her going through the panama canal back in the 70's with a wooden gun on her Forecastle, to prevent having to pay passage fees? Any merit to it? Mike