Lest We Forget / 29 The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command GALLANT, Robert “Greasy” PEACETIME Robert was born on March 22, 1962, the fourth of six children born to Mike and Catherine (MacEwen) Gallant. As a child in Summerside and then Sherwood, Robert showed grit, determination, brilliant talent as a hockey player and all-round athlete. As a man, Robert’s desire and determination were focused on creating a family with his wife Debby and they had four children: Abby, Molly, Cally and Drew. He had a three year military career which took him to Cyprus as a peacekeeper. Robert chose a career working with the Canadian Mental Health Association at Fitzroy Centre Charlottetown. It was in his role of family man that Robert was most content. He passed away on January 21, 2008. GALLANT, Lloyd J. P. “Andy” WWII Andy was born in Summerside, PEI on February 12, 1924, son of Annie and John Gallant. At a young age, Andy joined the Royal Canadian Dragoons where he spent a number of years overseas with many postings. His last posting was in his home town of Summerside. After returning from the Forces, Andy became Aide to Lt. Governor Gordon Bennett for a short time. His last job before full retirement was with the City of Charlottetown as a Commissionaire. In May 1977, he married Audrey MacInnis. He had three step children which he loved like his own. Andy was a kind man and an avid sports buff. Andy also liked to play 45’s at Club 45 in Summerside or at the Legion in Charlottetown or Summerside where he served as President for a time, receiving his fifty-year pin. Andy passed away on July 26, 1996. GALLANT, Christopher WWII Christopher was born in South Rustico, PEI in 1924. He served in the Army during World War II. He landed in France and served all over England as a Technician. He has been a member of The Royal Canadian Legion in Calgary and Ottawa for four years.
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