Ed Page was a true inspiration to all that knew him. He represented the true values of humanity by serving his country with honour and distinction, both in time of war and peace. Ed worked tirelessly to improve the King’s Own Regimental Gallery at the Military Museums in Calgary to benefit and enrich the knowledge of all Canadians and foreign visitors who visited the Museum.

I personally will miss your presence at the Mewata Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess, on the eve prior to November 11th, when you would so eloquently recite all stanzas of John McRae’s poem; “In Flander’s Fields” for the Toast to the Fallen Comrades at our annual Remembrance mess dinner. Your presence will also be missed on St. George’s Day in the RSM’s office when the toasts are presented to the Guidon and the Regiment.

Onward

Ken Vivian, MMM, CD

CWO ( Ret’d)

The soldiers of the regiment will miss Ed, but will remember him as a long serving member of the regiment who provided all the support he was able. We were very proud to see him at St Georges Day this year with the regiment. We will remember him.

May god rest Mr. Page in peace. Thank you to Mr. Page for his service to Queen and Country. Thank you to his family for their support to the troops.

I am sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. I knew Ed through the Military Museums and he was a teacher and mentor to many volunteers there including myself. He had many anecdotes about the war and one of my favorites was his story of manning an anti-aircraft machine gun in England early in the war. He began firing on a low flying German plane. It turned out the German pilot (who survived) was trying to land his crippled plane and the pilot was really mad at the guys who had been shooting at him. I also have heard him spontaneously break into the song about the D-Day Dodgers (in sunny Italy). He sang in tune and with gusto even though he was in his 90’s. Ed will be remembered for his many contributions. Please accept my condolences.

I’m so very sad about our loss of Ed. He was a good man. I spent a lot of time with Ed travelling in my vehicles going to events that involved the Calgary Tank association and I enjoyed that time. I will remember Ed for excellent comradeship and knowledge of all things events. That is called WISDOM! When he was coming back from the war after six years Ed told me of how his Dad was on the steps of 12th Street Control Tower at the CPR watching his son’s train arrive back in Calgary. That must have be a weight lifted off both their chests. I said to Ed that must have been a sight for sore eyes. Ed just smiled and nodded. That was the understatement of the year or lifetime.

With sorriest regards,

Darrel Sundholm CD

Past President

The KOCR

(50 CEF/14 CTR)

Association

I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking about you, Velda (Jim’s daughter)

On behalf of the King’s Own Calgary Regiment (50th Bn CEF, 14th Calgary Tank Reg’t) Association, please accept our sincere condolences to the family of Ed Page on his recent passing. It was just last April, that, on Ed’s request, the Regiment celebrated its participation in the Italian campaign, by having a dinner with an “Italian” theme. On the same day, the Regiment opened the newly renovated King’s Own Calgary Regiment Gallery at The Military Museum, where Ed spent many a day conducting tours to visitors. Ed was one of the few surviving World War ll veterans from our Regiment. His stories, and indeed his presence at numerous public and Regimental events, was always anticipated, and much appreciated. Ed will be sadly missed by his Regimental family.

ONWARD

RF (Dick) Cruickshank, MMM, CD

Lt-Col (ret’d)