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Lloyd MECKBACH Obituary
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for Lloyd MECKBACH
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harry rice
January 28, 2019
A brilliant infantry officer who I still well remember to this very day. what a talent he was.
Tom Thorne
January 28, 2019
It certainly doesn't feel as if six years have passed since Sam died. Margery it is good to remember Sam from time to time. Best wishes.
Tom Thorne
January 29, 2013
I last saw Sam at the funeral of Major Craig Mills at Ingersoll. Everyone there for the funeral stayed in the same hotel and very swiftly a dinner was concocted by old comrades from the Guards and the RCR. Sam was in fine form that night. I sat beside him and we talked and carried on. A lot of fun. That is my last memory of Sam and its a good one. Tom Thorne, 3RCR
Ani Black
April 17, 2012
Marjorie and family we just heard today of Sam's passing and we want to send you all our love and condolences. With sadness, your friends from Grafton Street in Esquimalt - Ani and Ian Black
Zsuzsa Toth
February 26, 2012
Dear Marjorie and family
My heart is with you, Canada lost an awesome soldier, an absolute gentleman, the day Sam left us.
I had the privilege to work with Sam over many years, here in Victoria, when we still had a Victoria Militia District, then at 11 (Ttraining) Brigade HQ in Vancouver, which saw subsequent name changes to BC District and 39 Brigade. A testament to his foresight to preserve the rich military history of the Reserve units here in BC was the establishment of the STAG (Senior Training Advisory Group) less affectionably known as the "Colonel's Platoon", to foster the rich military and community history of the various Militia units here in Victoria, when memories long fade. Sam was uniqeue among the many Regular Force Support Staff (RSS), in that he understood what makes Reservists into the Citizen Soldiers who answer the call to leave home, family and civilian jobs voluntarily, based on a phone call from their unit Orderly Room, to fight forest fires, fill sandbags during floods or shovel snow during ice storms, without being "ordered" to do so. Or to spend 8to 10months in Afghanistan, or Sudan, because in their heart, that is something they have to do.
Sam immersed himself in all that he did. He was a great friend, a mentor, who never shied away from any task, no matter how small or inconsequential.. But he thrived on complexity. Sam was a ray of sunshine amid the chaos, always a calming influence, always a smile on his face, always a story to tell. His musical talents , especially during mess dinners, well known.
Rest in Peace, Sam. Lest we forget
Albert Harland
February 25, 2012
For those who didn't know Sam that well. He was always a perfect gentleman Officer, A true proffessional example for me and many others. He was a kind man and a caring man who took time out to mentor me, advise me and share testimony of his life in parables to keep me safe from my own youthful exuberance. Even after my troubles a couple of years ago he never lost faith in me and publicly made it known,. True courage, bravery, loyalty , dignity and decency. I will miss Sam terribly. We don't build "Gentleman Officers (Guards Officsr Sam would remind me), like we used to. I pray it is not i s not a dying breed. God bless you Sam. I will pray for you and for marjorie, and I will miss your ripping yarns.
February 25, 2012
So very sorry to hear of your loss Marjorie I know he was an exceptional man My sincere condolences Liz Brachman (RJH OR )
Phil & Linda Winkelaar
February 20, 2012
Marjorie and family:
We were very sad to learn of Sam's death. We remember well his irrepressible good nature, not to mention his love of singing - especially Gilbert and Sullivan - when we were serving together in Germany with 2PPCLI. We count ourselves lucky to have seen you and him a couple of years ago when you came to Ottawa. All those traits were again on display, and we will treasure the memory.
We pray you will find comfort in knowing how many people he touched, and how many share your grief.
February 16, 2012
Gord and Tara Mathers
February 15, 2012
Marjorie and Family,
Both Tara and I had the honour of working for Sam in Whitehorse and Connaught. Sam was one of the best and most caring individuals we have ever had the chance to experience. He took both of us under his wing and taught us the true meaning of being an Officer and Gentleman.
Over the past few years we have drifted apart, but Lisa has kept us up to date.
We will express our personal feelings in Woodstock.
Canada and the MeckBach's have lost a great man.
Paul Bendall
February 11, 2012
Dear Marjorie, John, & Steph,
On behalf of our family, my deepest sympathies. I will always treasure Sam's tremendous array of stories, wit, and guiding remarks as I grew through my school years and beyond. His legacy of generosity, kindness, and humour are lovingly reflected in his children.
Sincerely,
Paul Bendall and family
Francois Arseneault
February 5, 2012
Dear Marjorie and family,
My sincerest condolences, Sam was good man and well respected by so many. He had a positive effect on so many of us while on staff at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre over the years.
Francois Arseneault
Geof Botting
February 4, 2012
On behalf of our family, our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Petra Janusas
February 4, 2012
Dear Marjorie and family;
Please accept my sincere condolences from afar.
Sam and his sunny smile will be missed by all who knew him.
Hugs; Petra
February 4, 2012
Dear Marjorie and family. I was saddenened to receive the news of Sam's passing and your loss. I will always remember Sam as truly an officer and a gentleman in every way. David Craig, Ottawa
John Meckbach
February 3, 2012
Thank you to all that have, and continue to send messages regarding my father. I am sure that he would have appreciated all your well wishes. I will be receiving your notes via email from this site, and thank you on my family's behalf.
John
9 April 1966
Don and Joanne McVee
February 3, 2012
Marj, Stephanie and John,
Our sincere condolences on your tragic loss. Joanne and I share in your grief. Sam was with us at the beginning of our life together and remained a dear friend until his passing. He will remain a dear friend in our memories.
April 9, 1966
Don McVee
February 3, 2012
Marj, John and Stephanie,
Our sincere condolences for your tragic loss. Joanne and I share in your grief. Sam was with us at the beginning of our life together and remained a dear friend until his sad departure from this earth. He will remain a dear friend in our memories.
Don and Joanne McVee
Reg Tweten
February 3, 2012
Sam shall be remembered by the many hundreds of cadets and officers that he influenced over so many years. Thanks Sam, it was a pleasure to work with you.
Harry Rice
February 3, 2012
I had the very great pleasure of serving with Sam and his loss is a terrific shock. He was an extremely talented officer who gave his all to the system. I can assure you he will be missed by many
Monique Murray
February 3, 2012
Dear Marjorie & family. Very sad to hear of Sam passing! Bring's back lots of memory of the time Douglas and I passed in the Army... Like Sam it was Doug's life. He is no longer with us since 2007.
Brian Forbes Colgate
February 3, 2012
Dear Marjorie, Stephanie, and John,
I first met Sam when we were both in Cadets, he in Ingersoll and I in Woodstock. We then served together in the Militia [Reserve] battalion of The RCR. Later in both our careers we crossed paths in the regular Army, in 3PPCLI, at Work Point Barracks.
Between those crossings, Sam appeared in notes and messages from friends, so I've never felt out-of-touch with him over all these decades.
He was a fine, fine man, and your loss is shared by so many who have been touched by his life over the years.
I am in the process of returning home to Woodstock, and will watch for news of his memorial service there.
I send my prayers and wish each of you every blessing as you walk this journey of grieving together.
Rest in peace, Sam ... a good and faithful servant you were.
I will be sending a donation to The Cadets in Sam's memory ... a perfect way to honour his service.
Brian
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