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CWO Robert Michel Joseph Girouard
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Service Number: V56 527 061 Rank: Chief Warrant Officer |
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Born: Nov 25, 1960 Bouctouche New Brunswick |
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Enlisted: Discharged: Deceased |
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Served In:
Afghanistan
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Service: CF (Canadian Forces) |
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Regiment: Royal Canadian Regiment |
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Training: CFB Petawawa |
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Service Details : |
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Regimental Sergeant-Major, 1st Battalion |
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| Service Notes: |
Girouard was the first Regimental Sergeant Major in the battalion's 123-year history to be killed by enemy action.
Girouard was due to return home for good in February, when he planned to retire after serving 29 years with the army. He was previously stationed in Germany, Kosovo, Bosnia and Afghanistan.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Rick Hillier said Girouard represents "the incredible national treasures that we have in uniform."
Girouard was an "incredible leader, an incredible chief warrant officer, an incredible NCO, an incredible man who inspires us all. His loss is incredible," he said.
Maj. Peter Scott of the Royal Canadian Regiment called Girouard "the glue that kept the battle group motivated and inspired all to do their best." |
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On April 20, the auditorium at the Non-Commissioned Members Professional Development Centre (NCMPDC) in Saint-Jean, Que., was named after Chief Warrant Officer Robert Girouard. The dedication ceremony was a tribute to honour and commemorate him and every NCM who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
CWO Girouard is remembered as an inspirational leader, a man who kept the battle group motivated and inspired everyone to do their best. He was 46 years old, and a 29-year veteran of the CF. Following his death, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross. |
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| Deceased: |
11/27/2006 at Kandahar City, Afghanistan |
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| Obituary: |
While serving his country in Afghanistan on Monday November 27, 2006 at the age of 46 years. RSM Robert Girouard, beloved husband of Jacqueline Girouard. Loving father of Pvt. Robert Girouard (Jennifer) 1 R.C.R., Petawawa, his baby girl Jocelyn Girouard (fianc Eric Ranger), Petawawa and Officer Cadet Michael Girouard (Leandra Reid) R.M.C., Kingston. Loved son of Vincent and Mabel Girouard of Bathurst NB. Brother of Peter and Charles Girouard. Dearly loved by Beatrice Roy, Maryann Lavigne, Kevin and Jasmine Lavigne and Samantha Bernier. |
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CWO Robert Michel Joseph Girouard
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Medals and Commendations
(In Order):
Meritorious Service Cross (M.S.C.)
Sacrifice Medal (SM)
Special Service Medal - Nato Bar (SSM)
Canadian Peace Keeping Service Medal (CPSM)
UN Mission in Bosnia – Herzegovina (UNMIBH)
NATO Medal for Kosovo (NATO-K)
Canadian Forces' Decoration (C.D.)
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