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Just stopped by to say hi! Nice web site. I had the chance to find a few friends from my days in Germany (and elsewhere) and hope to hear from a few more.
Mario Dion <dion0004@algonquinc.on.ca>
Ottawa, On - Friday, July 24, 1998 at 22:29:40 (EDT)

I was posted to Baden Soellingen fron 1980 until 1984 and this posting was the best one I ever had. Anyone knows the whereabout of Henri Cubina he was with the Rastatt police department. I'm back to Germany and presently posted to the Canadian Embassy in Bonn.
Louis Leclerc <louis.leclerc@bonn02.X400.gc.ca>
Bonn, Germany - Friday, July 24, 1998 at 06:36:13 (EDT)

Great page. Great work Sonja and Paula. Nothing against the Army but 4 Fighter Wing was created as an air base and being there from 64 to 67 that's how I will remember it. No wonder all you Brown jobs call it the best posting you ever had. Any other AFP's (MeatHeads)out there from the 64-67 era. Have recognized a few names in your guest book and will be e-mailing them. Keep up the good work. 4F Wing will be remembered by this old MeatHead.
Robert S Bell <rsbell@xcelco.on.ca>
Forest, Ontario Canada - Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 16:54:02 (EDT)

Well, I guess since I didn't leave much info on my first entry, I'll do it now! :-) I was in Baden as a brat from 70-73, then again as a tech with Base Flight from 88 to base closure in 93. I DJ'd at CFNS, running the "Not Necessarily The Top 40" request show on saturday nights & made my theatrical debut with the Baden Playmakers & "A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To The Forum". The memories are incredible! To those who know me, feel free to drop me a line! (I recognize alot of names here!) Thanks for the nostalgia, Paula!
Scott Morrow <razors_edge@geocities.com>
Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 19:05:56 (EDT)

I am looking for Scott, Lorry, and Kelly Morrow (1970-1974 ??)at Ötigheim/Rastatt.
Reiner Götz <RGoetz1703@AOL.COM>
Rastatt, Baden Germany - Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 12:51:39 (EDT)

Good stuff! Great to see some familiar names on the list!
Heather Rempel <mick@mail.compusmart.ab.ca >
Edmonton, Alberta Canada - Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 18:46:30 (EDT)

Great site. I even recognize some od names. I was there from 75-79 with 3 Mech/3RCR and again from 80/84 with 1CAG. As I am now again back in Europe, I have been down to the Baden area several times. There are surprisingly many Canadians and locals of those days still around. Check out the RC Legion on the Hauptstr in Soellingen if you are in the area. Regards
Bob Moug <robert.moug@skynet.be>
Casteau, Hainaut Belgium - Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 01:34:42 (EDT)

I worked with the German Police in Lahr from 1969-18, the last 5 yearsas instructor in the Police Academy. Immigrated to Canada in 1981 and nowwork for the Saskatoon Police Service. The many friends I made in the CanadianArmed Forces were certainly a factor when I decided toimmigrate, a step I never regretted. Even after somany years here in Saskatoon I keep running into peoplewho had spent time in Lahr with the Forces. For those who remember Reiner Hildebrandt from the German-Canadian Club in Lahr, he now lives in Langley, B.C.with his family. If you need his address let me know.Wolfgang Pollmann/Saskatoon
Wolfgang Pollmann <wolf@the.link.ca>
Saskatoon, Sask. CDN - Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 15:13:18 (EDT)

I was posted in Baden from 84-88 and worked as a tech in snags and 421 Sqn. I had a wonderful posting and I think that this a great site..Love to hear from anyone of that time.....
Gail Whyte nee Roesler <Roeslerg@istar.ca>
Greenwood , Nova Scotia Canada - Friday, July 10, 1998 at 19:58:32 (EDT)

Hello all,I was born in the base hospital on August 8, 1974. My parents are Bob and Betty Lamarche.My only regret is that I never got over there to see my birthplace before it was torn down.For anyone who knew my parents, my father is retired now, and they are settled in Petawawa.I am the mother of one boy, Aidan, and a graduate of Small Business Management. My sister,Dawn, is a Computer Programmer. If anyone wants to get a hold of my parents, e-mail me, and I will pass it on.
Robin Lamarche <robinl@onlink.net>
North Bay, Ontario Canada - Thursday, July 09, 1998 at 10:50:20 (EDT)

Nice to see a site dedicated to Baden. My family and I enjoyed our tour there from 1982 to 1986 very much.
James Blackwell <jamestb@planet.eon.net>
Edmonton, Alberta Canada - Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 22:55:20 (EDT)

Great site idea. Visited the base on a European tour not long ago and it was a shame to see all those memories gone to the wind...thanks to your site, some will remain very much alive. Only spent 2 years myself (at Baden Senior - then off to the army) while parents remained for 7 since they loved it so much. Anyone remembering John and Rose can get in touch with them in Calgary. Special hello to all CFNS staff from the last Hideaway Show DJ.
Andrew Zdunich <zdunich@mediom.qc.ca>
Quebec City, Quebec Still Canada - Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 12:01:06 (EDT)

Hi to anyone that remembers us. We were there from 1984 to 1988. My husband served with 2PPCLI,mortar Pl. We loved the country and the people, it was the best posting we ever had, it was sad to leave. To know that we wouldn't return.love to hear from you.
Paul & Kathleen Parent <parents@ns.sympatico.ca>
Greenwood, Nova Scotia - Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 10:17:30 (EDT)

Here is our address in case anyone knows how to get in contact with either: Christopher Calnan or Lisa Dolby. Or for anyone else who just wishes to say "hello, I remember you guys!"
Tom and Sophie Rodgers <tss.rodgers@ns.sympatico.ca>
Greenwood, NS - Monday, July 06, 1998 at 21:18:06 (EDT)

Great to see a site specifically for former members, dependants, and `brats` of Baden. Being one myself, and married to the other, it`s good to find a site to reminisce in. To Mike Dinney - how is the 'vette' running?
Tom and Sophie(nee Plamondon) Rodgers
Greenwood, NS - Monday, July 06, 1998 at 21:12:40 (EDT)

I am an Air Force Brat posted to Baden from 1964 to late 1967. For the first 2 years we lived in Malsh right on the town square on the third floor across from the gashaus. Malsh celebrated their 900th birthday while we were there. I remember grade 1 on base in 1965. We were the first to get on and the last to get off the bus that went through Rastatt. Fond memories. We moved on base for the last 2 years. I remember sneaking through the fence and running through the forest and playing in the WWII trenches. Also raiding the local Chestnut trees (off base). I also remember the construction and the first year or so of the new "teen town" rec centre near our apt. We had great fun. Touring on weekends and summer holidays on the French Riviera. We were in Marville, France for the 3 years before Germany. When we came back to Canada I was 8 and had spent about 7 years in Europe. My father is Roy (JCR)Thompson who was in to electronics. My mother is Agnes. Brothers Darcy & David. And sister Debbie born in 4 wing. If you recognize anyone contact me.
Derek Thompson <derek.thompson@city.saskatoon.sk.ca>
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada - Monday, July 06, 1998 at 11:00:02 (EDT)

Lived in Baden from 1981-84. Was with i CAG and played for the Knights the year we beat the Royals.Great times and fond memories, good to hear from others who enjoyed the experience like we did.Bill & Susan
Bill & Susan Moon <bmoon@telusplanet.net>
Beaumont, Alberta Canada - Sunday, July 05, 1998 at 22:31:49 (EDT)

Well done. I was in Baden from 78-80 and was posted to Lahr in '89. I had a chance to go back and see the old base then and found a lot of changes. Anyone who was there in '78 will really see the changes now. To the web staff, keep up the good work.
Alan Aitchison <alan.chris.aitch@sympatico.ca>
Nepean, ON - Sunday, July 05, 1998 at 19:05:23 (EDT)

Great Site, I loved my years over there with my father. My only regret was I never had the opporunity to go back after I joined the service myself. It's nice to find a site where so many names look familiar. Love to hear from all those who remember me or my wife Liesa Blackwell. Take care
Kip Cormier <senator@sprint.ca>
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Sunday, July 05, 1998 at 18:51:55 (EDT)

I was a *brat* in Baden from 1975-1981.My dad, Bob, was an air traffic controllerand my mother, Riki, was the managerof the Canex snackbar. Both my mother andI worked at CFNS. I'm now marriedto Wayne "Giz" Gillman, who was in Badenwith the RCRs from 1978-1983. He's now aflight engineer with 408 Squadron.Would love to hear from anyone who remembersus!
Patti Gillman (nee Bagnell) <rubble@compusmart.ab.ca>
Edmonton, Alberta Canada - Sunday, July 05, 1998 at 13:01:59 (EDT)

Great to see this site, sure brings back perhaps one of my best times {Bonnie the other}in the Forces.Congrats, you did a great job here, Hope to hear from some of the ppl I worked with over there !!
Jim "Spud" Cormier <sailor@atcon.com>
Ch'Town, PEI Canada - Sunday, July 05, 1998 at 11:01:47 (EDT)

Great idea. I thought that 4 Wing had passed into oblivion.I served with 422 Sqdn, dabbled with CFN and the BlackForest Motor Sport Club. Had a ball, and met a lot of greatpeople during my stay. Brings back a lot of great memories.Good luck.
William (Bill) McKee <william_mckee@nortel.com>
Belleville, Ontario Canada - Friday, July 03, 1998 at 07:09:36 (EDT)

Hi, what a great site! My dad was posted to 421 Squadron between 1978 and 1980, WO Art Sibley. We really enjoyed our time there, and I have many fond memories of class trips to the Alsace-Lorraine area, castles, etc. I really miss all those Volksmarches we went on!
Corina Holbrook (nee Sibley) <holbrook@bconnex.net>
Tottenham, Ontario - Wednesday, July 01, 1998 at 12:38:20 (EDT)

Just surfing the "Net" and happened to find your site. Boy talk about happy Flash-backs. Claire & I and our two girls Nicole & Celina had great time in Baden and we have never really gotten over having to leave. We tried to get posted back immediately after returning to Canada, but never succeeded. We were all broken-hearted when we heard about the close-out and truly hope we can at least get back to the area sometime. In the meantime we can at least visit there through your great site. Thanks for your efforts!
Butch & Claire Wolfater <wolfater@cadvision.com>
Strathmore, AB - Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 16:39:12 (EDT)

Interested in establishing contact with any members of 441 and 421 squadrons during the 71-74 and 78-80 time periods.
Bob and June Kadonoff <bkadon@vicnet.net>
Victoria, BC Canada - Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 00:12:02 (EDT)

We had two tours to Baden Baden. Second tour we lived in Hugy from 73/77 ish. First tour was in the early 60's. I was a Brat (brother Scot as well), Dad flew the "Widow Maker" for 421 Squadron. Best times of my life and have re-united with a few others out here in Victoria. Love to hear from my old classmates and hockey buddies. This home page and Bob Hurley's is excellent, brings back some great memories.
Bob Elder <computech@pacificcoast.net>
Victoria, BC Canada - Monday, June 22, 1998 at 23:12:58 (EDT)

All these linked sites are great! Thought I would never make contact with friends from so long ago. Was there from 1970 to 72 as a brat, father was Sgt. Reg Turner with 3 Mech Cdo. Anyone who remembers, feel free to contact me.
Gary Turner<dnglfing@telusplanet.net>
- Friday, June 19, 1998 at 21:50:16 (EDT)

Marco Lamarre Très bien votre site web félicitation. J'ai servi 1990-93 Base Supply e-mail lamarrem@clic.net
Marco Jacques Lamarre <lamarrem@clic.net>
Quebec, Qc Canada - Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 13:52:15 (EDT)

Hi, just discovered your site, one of the best. I was an MP in Baden from 80-86 and also a member of the CFE Pipes and Drums and the Baden Rube Band. June and I have many fond memories of Baden. I presently work at the Canadian Embassy in Cairo and would like to hear from anyone who remembers us. From Baden I was posted to Shearwater, 2 PPCLI Wpg, 2 MPPL Petawawa until being posted here in 1997 for what I hope will be a four year tour. Contact me at email: frank.stubbert@cairo01.x400.gc.ca Mike and Gabby, drop a line.CheersFrank
Frank Stubbert <frank.stubbert@cairo01.x400.gc.ca>
Cairo, Egypt - Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 05:38:46 (EDT)

Just found your page, excellent. June and I were posted there 80-86. Many fond memories. I presently work at the Cdn Embassy Cairo and would like to hear from anyone who remembers us. CheersFrank
Frank Subbert <frank.stubbert@cairo01.x400.gc.ca>
Cairo, Egypt - Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 05:15:22 (EDT)

Hello fellow "I loved Baden" people. Yvette and I were there from 88-92. Family has grown with the Addition of Amanda (Baden), Bryan (Kamloops) and Sara (Petawawa). Presently in 2nd year of 3 year tour in Cairo. Nice to see somefamiliar names. Love to have some "Graff Dracula" myself right about now. Take care
Rod Little <rod.little@cairo.01.x400.gc.ca>
Cairo, Egypt - Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at 04:51:57 (EDT)

Great site. Brings back old memories of 421 and CFNS. I'm on another out of country posting at Bolling AFB. It's not the same .Thanks for the Graf Dracula recipe. Hy Ziggy Zumba
Christian Pelletier <cpelletier@erols.com>
Annandale, Virginia USA - Monday, June 08, 1998 at 20:54:25 (EDT)

Good web site! My Dad was posted to Baden from 1966 to 1970. It was a fabulous time for all of us. I have had the oportunity to find old school friends since through web sites like this and the brat lists. I often wonder how many more old friends live close by.
Pat Odell <patti.odell@dciem.dnd.ca>
Toronto, Ontario Canada - Thursday, June 04, 1998 at 09:33:56 (EDT)

Good initiative. We enjoyed Baden on postings 1970-72 and again 1978-82.Hope to revisit at some point.
Fraser and Sandy Holman <frasand@idirect.com>
Toronto, Ont Canada - Thursday, May 21, 1998 at 08:11:57 (EDT)

Hi !There are still some of us left. We are joining the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 001 Germany E-Mail RCL.Branch001@t-online.deSuper Idea !
Heinz Birnesser <Heinz.Birnesser@t-online.de>
Soellingen, Germany - Saturday, May 16, 1998 at 11:48:26 (EDT)

We were there from 1974 - 1978 and Ed played hockey for the Rebels and the Royals. Ed was with 3 Mech
Ed & Gail Hood <hood@nucleus.com>
Calgary, Alberta Canada - Monday, April 27, 1998 at 20:58:50 (EDT)

Posted to 1 AMS from 85 to 89 and hate to leave. Went to "Cool Pool" (410 Sqn) and took the FRP in 96. Would love to hear from anybody.
Kerry & Donna deKergommeaux <kdeker@glink2.com>
Leduc, AB Canada - Thursday, April 23, 1998 at 14:03:34 (EDT)

I was in Germany from 1968-72 and again from 1975-1980. It was a sad day when we had to leave and took along time to get used to being in Canada. Would love to meet up with some old friends from overseas. Excellent site, keep up the good work!!!
Tracey Powell (Mellis) <tlmellis@uniserve.com>
Mission, British Columbia Canada - Friday, April 17, 1998 at 00:04:10 (EDT)

Excellent, it's nice to see some familiar names.We, Gabi (MP Interpreter) 1983 to the sad end, and Mike (MP) 1983-1991 are still in Germany. At the same old place.Have even moved our business onto former CFB. We are located in B112B4. Feels wonderful-like being back home. Anybody passing through the area please do stop by.
Gabi, Mike and Christian Franklin <mike0857@aol.com>
Germany - Thursday, April 16, 1998 at 13:57:25 (EDT)

I was in Baden from 89 till late 93 really miss the place ecpecially the food and the beer. Good to see a place like this is around to stop by once in a while. Anybody going to Trenton in sept see you there.
Mike Dinney <None Yet>
Ottawa, - Thursday, April 16, 1998 at 08:06:25 (EDT)

I was an Air Force Brat at 4(F) wing from 1964-1967. Sure would like to hear from the folks in that era.
Glen Seguin <gseguin@cyberus.cs>
Innisville, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 16:20:56 (EDT)

This is a great site! 409 sqn was a great sqn!
Diana Murphy <ddranch@jetnet.ab.ca>
Cold Lake, - Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at 12:15:59 (EDT)

Anybody know where to contact Bob and Rhodena Canning? Rhodena worked on my shift at Baden and we all became close friends.. Any help greatly appreciated. PS...an email address would suffice... Thanks...Jack
Jack Walsh <jwalsh@brunnet.net>
Moncton, NB Canada - Friday, April 10, 1998 at 10:32:20 (EDT)

Hello Sonja, Thanks for the post card. We're in Borden now, with a one-year-old and a two-year-old and another on the way. Hi to Paula and the rest of the gang, I look forward to talking with you when we buy our computer...
Lucie Villeneuve <jljjj@sympatico.ca>
Barrie, Ontario Canada - Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 16:32:34 (EDT)

Joanne and I were in Baden 1989 to Closure. I worked in Base Supply and Joanne worked at CFNS and later during the closure in the Postal section. Mathew was an after Baden addition. There is a golf tournament held every two years for those old Baden golfers who wish to rekindle old times. This year it is in Trenton on Sept 4 and 5th. Ruth and Dave Lynch are hosting it. If you wish info call me at 514-252-2777 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 514-252-2777 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext 4863 if I do not answer leave a message I will return your call. There was a tournament in Petawawa in 1996 17 members were present. Come on people do not let the memory die. Take care , health and prosperity to all.
Peter Joanne & Matthew Muloin <N/A>
Montreal, Quebec Still Canada - Wednesday, April 08, 1998 at 09:26:26 (EDT)

Hi ladies and little Ryan too. Thought I'd say hello. Boy do we miss the money!!!!
Bob Canning (Rhodena's better half
- Saturday, March 28, 1998 at 12:19:51 (EST)

Enjoyed the site. In fact has renewed old contacts. We were in Baden 1987-1992 (second tour) and enjoyed every minute. A suggestion: if others have photos of their stay in Baden that they would like to share, it would help bring back all the good memories. Any way looks good and hope to see more........
Byron & Andrea MacKenzie <bmackenz@netrover.com>
Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Monday, March 23, 1998 at 19:48:38 (EST)

This excellent, We where in Baden for four years and we really enjoy our time there.
Denis Broullette <dbrouill@compusmart.ab.ca>
Edmonton, Alberta - Monday, March 23, 1998 at 00:37:08 (EST)

It was the best posting I ever had. I know all the fences are down. What happened to all of the business (restuarants) in soellingen and hugey. Anyone know. We are going back for a visit soon. 1988-92 Rose worked at the base hospital and I was ATC tower and radar.
Phil & Rose Knox <phil@cnwl.igs.net>
Cornwall, Ontario Canada - Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 21:44:51 (EST)

It's a great idea. Nice to know where some of the people of got to!
May Pond <maisie@mb.sympatico.ca>
Edmonton, Alberta Canada - Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 17:14:28 (EST)

thanks for the memories. burning the hat, whats with that?
harold and christa whiteway <harold.whiteway@ns.sympatico.ca>

Security Guard I was in Baden Soellingen during June 1986 until I closed the gates with my co-worker Johanna Granger and my boss Dave Draper. Since I left Germany in January 1994, I lived in Edmonton, Greenwood, Burlington and now down here in California, but I still remember the good times we had in my homeland Germany and all time wondered what happened to all the people I used to work with on the "Gates". Thank's to this site it will be a little easier to catch up with some of you.
Sonja Fagnan Sonja@badenremembered.com
Santa Clarita, California USA - Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 18:06:55 (EST)

Fred was in charge of the Investigations section, Military Police, and I was first reporter and then editor of the Baden Soellingen section of Der Kanadier. Loved Europe, loved Baden cried when we left, took years to get used to being back here and still don't really enjoy it as much as I did in Baden. Fred retired in 1993 from Kingston, Ontario and we moved to Halifax, his hometown, where he opened his own busines, CSI, Canadian Security and Investigations Ltd., along with another MP and he is doing very well. Does a lot of investigation of insurance fraud and surveillance. I am working at the Halifax International Airport Security Section, so if anyone from Baden is flying through, stop and say Hi.
Fred and Trish Dehmel <fdehmel@csilimited.com>
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada - Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 21:02:36 (EST)

We where posted to Baden in 89 and left in 92. I was a cook with 3RCR. It was the best posting we ever had. Can't wait to go back to visit.
Jeff Gorin & Family <hicktown@istar.ca
Cobden, Ontario - Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 20:05:37 (EST)

was great to find something, still searching for others 64-67 era. would love to know.
rick mcneil <buns@cam.org>
montreal, quebec canada - Monday, March 16, 1998 at 20:34:30 (EST)

Oh, a competitor eh? Good Luck with your site. I will put a link on myBSS page linking to you. If there is anything I can do to help you, don't hesitate to ask.
Bob Hurley <bah@netcom.ca>
Ontario Canada - Monday, March 16, 1998 at 14:27:45 (EST)

I was an MP on TD in Baden for the close-out from July - Dec 92. I recognize quite a few faces, Rhodena, Donna, Mindy... Having spent 6 years in Lahr, it seems that I would have enjoyed a full posting to Baden better that Lahr was, only due to the fine folks I had the privledge to work with...Thanks for the great site.....Jack
Jack Walsh <jwalsh@brunnet.net>
Moncton, NB Canada - Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 22:10:34 (EST)

I have often wondered about certain people from the base. This was a good idea long overdue. Keep up the work.
Johanna Granger <grangerj@kan.marconi.ca>
Ottawa, Ontario - Monday, March 09, 1998 at 17:54:51 (EST)

Great idea for a page! Hope to see lotsof old friends here!
Scott Morrow <razors_edge@geocities.com>
Kingston/Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 12:19:07 (EST)

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