It is with sadness that I write about the passing of our Past Squadron Commander, John Cunningham. Jack, as he was known by us old-timers, went on to be National Treasurer, a job he came to quite naturally after so many years of being the Senior-Treasurer of the CNR.

Our students, under his tutelage, for many years obtained the highest passing rates throughout CPS in chartwork and associated subjects. Jack introduced the Instructor Training Course in our Squadron, that has been the backbone of improved teaching abilities among our members who give of their time to teach our classes.

With Jack's background as a Major in the Grenadier Guards, later rising to be a senior Vice-President in charge of finance at Canadian National Railways, he brought to our Squadron and to National, his managerial and people-oriented skills.

Jack brought colour and excitement to the ball at National Conventions when he arrived in his Scottish Kilts, complete with "skein die". A man of quiet dignity, his candor, sincerity and honesty will be remembered by all of us who knew him. We extend to Dorothy, his wife, whom he cherished, our sympathy and comfort that so many of us remember his so fondly.

P/R/C Marty Hornstein

We wish him a secure corner on Fiddlers' Green.