149 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND FISHER, Eugene Baxter “Gene” Gene was born in Elliston, Newfoundland on November 26, 1950. Captain Fisher joined the Governor General’s Horse Guards Cadet Corps in 1998 as a CI Volunteer. In 2000, he enlisted as an Officer Cadet. He retired on November 26, 2015 as a Captain holding his Commanding Officers Qualification. For his dedication to educate and train youth, contribute to his community, and assist peers, the Government of Canada awarded him both the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals. He was honoured to serve the Canadian Forces in this role. Eugene is a ten-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion Uxbridge Branch 170 and has been residing in Uxbridge since November 2014. FITZPATRICK, Ernest John “Jack” Jack was born in Guelph, Ontario on April 21, 1927, the son of John and Olive Fitzpatrick. During World War II, Jack enrolled with the Canadian Army (Regular Force) in London, Ontario on November 13, 1944. As the war was coming to an end in Europe, Private E.J. Fitzpatrick served with the Army in Canada until he was discharged on May 4, 1945. After the war, he worked in sales for a while and, since he loved to cook eventually purchased a restaurant in Coldwater, Ontario, which he operated with his wife Patricia. Together, they raised seven children. Jack was active in the Royal Canadian Legion, serving as President at Coldwater Branch 270, and as Zone Commander of Zone E4. His passion was the Legion’s Youth Education Program. He was a Life Member and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal with Palm Leaf. Jack passed away on January 17, 2001. He is buried in his hometown of Guelph at the Woodlawn Cemetery. FISHLEIGH, Bradley “Brad” Bradley was born in Chatham, Ontario on January 12, 1959. He served for seven years in the Essex and Kent Scottish Reserves, seven years in 1 RCR Regular Army and three years in the Air Force as a photo tech. He was a paratrooper completing basic para course 7801. He completed a UN tour in Cyprus in 1984-1985 and was a member of the SSF deploying to Norway and Denmark during the Cold War. In 1991, he was in Somalia. Bradley was discharged in March 1993. He is married to his wife Marsha who is also a Veteran. They have three children and eight grandsons. Bradley is a five-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion Port Stanley Branch and has been residing in St. Thomas since October 2010.
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