HM Queen Elizabeth II Tribute Gallery
Many RAUSI members have had the privilege of meeting the Queen through their military service. Do you have a favourite story or photo you would like to share?
Please send contributions to admin@rausi.ca as we put together a commemorative photo gallery and stories. Include your photo with a caption or story and contact details.
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TMM Memorial Service for HM Queen Elizabeth II
Maj Griffiths, HCol Mannix and Cpl O'Sullivan at Memorial Service
Maj Kent Griffiths Delivers Eulogy to The Queen
The Queen's Portrait and Mural Segment in TMM Atrium
Display case with Queen Elizabeth II memorabilia
Queen's Procession to Buckingham Palace
Tribute to the Queen at RAUSI Open House
Tribute to the Queen at RAUSI Open House
Tribute to the Queen at RAUSI Open House
Sgt John Bertram (Ret'd) Remembers Meeting the Queen
HM Queen Elizabeth, during a plaque unveiling on the HMCS Sackville jetty
Her Majesty at The Military Museums
Her Majesty with the King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC)
Her Majesty with the Calgary Highlanders
Her Majesty with the King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC)
King’s Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC) rolls past Her Majesty
King’s Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC) rolls past Her Majesty
TMM Memorial Service for HM Queen Elizabeth II
On 19 September, 2022, the Day of Mourning in Canada, The Military Museums (TMM) hosted a Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II.
RAUSI Past President Maj Kent Griffiths, MMM, CD (Ret'd) of the Calgary Highlanders had several opportunities to meet The Queen during his service. Kent recounted special stories from various visits with Her Majesty and delivered a heartfelt eulogy. RAUSI's Honorary Piper Cpl Michael O'Sullivan played a lament after the eulogy.
| 00:00:00 | Opening remarks by David Peabody, Manager, The Military Museums |
| 00:02:24 | Eulogy by Major Kent Griffiths, Curator, The Calgary Highlanders' Regimental Museum and Archive / RAUSI Past President |
| 00:17:05 | Remembrances by Honorary Colonel Fred Mannix (Ret'd) |
| 00:24:20 | Thank you and remarks by David Peabody |
| 00:25:30 | Moment of silence for HM Queen Elizabeth II |
| 00:27:26 | Lament by Corporal Michael O'Sullivan, RAUSI Honorary Piper |
| 00:29:40 | Singing of God Save the King |
| 00:30:51 | Closing remarks |
Maj Griffiths, HCol Mannix and Cpl O'Sullivan at Memorial Service
Maj Kent Griffiths, MMM, CD (Ret'd), HCol Fred Mannix, and Cpl Michael O'Sullivan after the Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II. 19 September, 2022, The Military Museums, Calgary, Alberta.
Maj Kent Griffiths Delivers Eulogy to The Queen
Maj Kent Griffiths, MMM, CD (Ret'd) delivers the eulogy to The Queen during The Military Museums' Memorial Service. 19 September 2022, The Military Museums, Calgary, Alberta.
The Queen's Portrait and Mural Segment in TMM Atrium
The Queen's portrait hangs in the Atrium named in her honour. She also appears in the top middle of the mural, based on a picture taken in 1945 as part of the Auxiliary Territorial Service. 19 September 2022, The Military Museums, Calgary, Alberta.
Display case with Queen Elizabeth II memorabilia
A special display case of Queen Elizabeth II memorabilia was brought out as part of the Memorial Service. 19 September 2022, The Military Museums, Calgary, Alberta.
Queen's Procession to Buckingham Palace
Calgarian Nefeli Kotopoulos, was visiting in London with some friends. After a busy day of sightseeing on 13 September 2022, she realized the Queen's coffin would be driven to Buckingham Palace that evening. They stood in the rain for 2.5 hrs talking to the people around them. After helicopters caught their attention, they were able to see the Queen's coffin as the hearse drove right by them.
She found herself saying "wow" out loud, impressed by the moment. "The coffin was lit with lights and was insane, and then some members of The Royal Family followed. It was interesting because people cheered and I thought it would be dead silent. But the cheer was like a 'yay, we love you!' moment. At the end, some man yelled, 'Three cheers for the Queen' and everyone yelled 'hip hip hooray.' A historic moment and super exciting we got to see it."
Tribute to the Queen at RAUSI Open House
RAUSI President Col Eppo van Weelderen, CD (Ret'd) made some remarks in remembrance of Her Majesty the Queen at our Open House on 9 September, 2022. RAUSI's Honorary Piper Cpl Michael O'Sullivan played a lament, followed by a toast to the Queen, and a toast to His Majesty King Charles III.
Tribute to the Queen at RAUSI Open House
Col Eppo van Weelderen, CD (Ret'd), RAUSI President and Cpl Michael O'Sullivan, RAUSI's Honorary Piper, pose by a picture of the Queen at RAUSI Open House 9 September 2022.
Tribute to the Queen at RAUSI Open House
RAUSI's Honorary Piper Cpl Michael O'Sullivan plays a lament for the Queen at Open House 9 September, 2022.
Sgt John Bertram (Ret'd) Remembers Meeting the Queen
Sgt John Bertram (Ret'd) recalls meeting the Queen in 1964, on the 20th Anniversary of D-Day, as a drummer in the Black Watch Military Band.
Recorded as part of the RAUSI Open House and Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on 9 September, 2022.
HM Queen Elizabeth, during a plaque unveiling on the HMCS Sackville jetty
In late June and July 2010, I visited Halifax where I attended the Naval Officers Association of Canada's (NOAC) National Conference and AGM. The highlight of this trip was my invitation to see Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, during a plaque unveiling on the HMCS Sackville jetty.
Lt(N) Murray Bialek, CD
Her Majesty at The Military Museums
Her Majesty chats with Major Kent Griffiths (second from left) during a reception at The Millitary Museums. May 2005, Calgary, Alberta.
Her Majesty with the King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC)
Her Majesty with the King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC) in 2005, Calgary, AB.
Her Majesty with the Calgary Highlanders
Her Majesty with the King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC) in 2005, Calgary, AB.
Her Majesty with the King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC)
Her Majesty with the King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC) in 1990, Calgary, AB.
Front row (left to right): Jerry Cluett, Bob Rogers Sr., Neil Stewart, Dick MacDonald, HM Queen Elizabeth II, Gerry Maier, William (Bill) Howard, Gord Fisher, Patrick Melanson.
Center row (left to right): Terry Lindemann, Hugh MacPherson, Marty Raine, Tom Wolf, Bob Millar, Mike Tanguay, Mark Soehner, Joe Howard, Bob Warren.
Back row (left to right): Goddard, Ryan Mullaney, Mark Wylie, Bob Rogers Jr., Cory Philp, Kirk Silver, Doug Fraughton, Cathy Winkelman, Ralph Sanford, Darryl Watts, Nick Stanton.
Photo Credit: Diagraphix
King’s Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC) rolls past Her Majesty
The King's Own Calgary Regiment rolls past Her Majesty in Cougar armoured vehicles at McMahon Stadium. 30 June 1990, Calgary, Alberta
King’s Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC) rolls past Her Majesty
The King's Own Calgary Regiment rolls past Her Majesty in open vehicles at McMahon Stadium. 30 June 1990, Calgary, Alberta