GGHG Association

THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S

HORSE GUARDS ASSOCIATION

The Governor General's Horse Guards Association is open to all current serving and former members of the Governor General's Horse Guards Regiment, and friends of the Regiment. The Association provides all members of the Regimental Family with an ongoing connection to old friends and current Regimental activities. Throughout the year, the Association hosts several social events, aimed at promoting camaraderie among its members and the serving members of the Regiment.

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In 2022, the Governor General's Horse Guards celebrated 200 years of Cavalry tradition and loyal service to Canada. This was marked by a series of events throughout the year, dedicated to Captain George Taylor Denison and all those that followed, serving with the Regiment and its perpetuated units in almost every conflict facing the nation since 1822.

Details are now available on the GGHG Cavalry & Historical Society website

WO CHRISTOPHER LAM

It is with heavy hearts that we learn of the passing of WO (Ret’d) Christopher Lam on Saturday October 7, 2023 at 60 years of age. Chris enrolled in the CAF in 1984, serving as an Admin clerk, armoured crewman, Resource Management and Human Resources Clerks. Chris held many different positions in his 39 years of service, retiring on 04 September 2023. He served with many different Regiments, most notably with the Governor General’s Horse Guards, and the Toronto Scottish Regiment. He had more than a few stints at CFSAL/CFLTC teaching our newest administrators. During his distinguished career, Chris deployed to Afghanistan and to Bosnia twice. Chris was very proud of his military service and his commitment to duty was second to none. His loss will be felt deeply by all who knew him.

CPL RICK DE CANDIDO

It is with great sadness we announce that Cpl Ricardo (Rick) DeCandido passed away peacefully on Thursday September 7, 2023.

Rick spent his post-secondary years serving in the Canadian Militia Regiment, Governor General’s Horse Guards, where he travelled extensively and developed his skills in engineering.

After leaving the Military, Rick became a respected and valued plastic injection mold engineer. His creativity, ingenuity and attention to detail was unparalleled. He participated in key projects and his particular engineering contributions resulted in successful design and execution.

A memorial visitation will be planned in the near future. We will update Rick's memorial page once the details are confirmed.

CWO JOE DEVOGEL

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of former Regimental Sergeant Major and GGHG Association Life Member, Joe DeVogel, on July 16, 2023, at the age of sixty-nine, following a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was proud to have served for three decades with Toronto Police Service, and the Governor General's Horse Guards.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Patricia; children James (Rebecca), Amanda (Jake), Virginia (Michael), Charlene (William).

Services will be held at Glen Oaks Funeral Home (3164 Ninth Line, Oakville). Visitation on Tuesday, July 25 from 5pm - 8pm, and funeral service on Wednesday, July 26, starting at 1pm.