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Colonel Barry Wilson (ret'd), Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, R.I.P.

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Just a quick head's up -- Col. Barry Wilson, former CO of the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment and former Commander of Thunder Bay Militia District, died early Monday morning in Thunder Bay.

I'll share more details once I see them in the public domain.

He was my CO for a while in my younger, more foolish days -- including some times when he was (quite) cross with me but knew I had my heart in the right place ;)  He loved his scotch and he loved his troops.  He faced a series of health issues with courage, grace and remarkably good humour.  He'll be missed.

Condolences to family, colleagues and friends.
 

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I knew Barry for years. Always a Gentleman, soft spoken and wise. You are correct Tony, he certainly loved his soldiers.
 
Thanks for letting us know. Sad news indeed.  I have the privilege as a very young Private soldier exchanging tunics with him at the Men's Christmas Dinner.


(Edit to remove identifying remark.)
 
Picaninny Skoff said:
Thanks for letting us know. Sad news indeed.  I have the privilege as a very young Private soldier exchanging tunics with him at the Men's Christmas Dinner.
I thought of you and this when I was thinking of him  ;D
Rifleman62 said:
Always a Gentleman, soft spoken and wise ... he certainly loved his soldiers.
:nod:

If you knew Barry, but don't subscribe to the local paper here in Thunder Bay, you can download a PDF of his obit (1 page) here.
 
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