Sun sports editor Bill Pierce. Ian Turnbull, principal percussionist with the Band of H.M. Canadian Guards and later on with the Band of the Royal Canadian Regiment. RSM John James Thomas, Regimental Sergeant Major in the regiment beginning in September 1954. Guards Association The Canadian Guards Association was founded in October 1969 with Regimental Sergeant Major Jim Baird elected as its first president. It carried out the traditions of the regiment and included a group of 100 soldiers from all ranks. Its headquarters was located in Ottawa and was the parent organization for other branches established in Petawawa, Picton, and Oromocto. In 2018, with the 65th anniversary of the unit's founding approaching, it was announced that a final reunion would take place at Garrison Petawawa from 12 to 14 October. The decision was made due to the age range of members and the board of directors, averaging at around 80. At the reunion, the association signing a memorandum of understanding with the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment that saw them act as custodians of the Guards collection. The Canadian Guards Memorial at the garrison was also rededicated during the ceremony. See also Household Brigade Brigade of Guards Ceremonial Guard Musical Ride References William J. Patterson (1997). A regiment worthy of its hire : The Canadian Guards, 1953–1970. Ottawa: Canadian Guards Regimental Association, 1997. Army Historical Section (1964). The Regiments and Corps of the Canadian Army. Ottawa: Queen's Printer, 1964. External links The Canadian Guards Association 1960s Ottawa Canada, 16mm Colour Home Movies Late 60s, Early 70s Ottawa, Ontario, 8mm Home Movies A Parliament Hill Presentation of Colours to The Canadian Guards in 1967 Military units and formations established in 1953 Former infantry regiments of Canada Former guards regiments Military units and formations disestablished in 1970 Canadian ceremonial units Supplementary Order of Battle