In Memoriam
Through the years that the Air Cadet Program has functioned in Manitoba many individuals have provided numerous hours of their time to ensure the program has been available for our Air Cadets. Some have achieved significant influence on the program. They have passed on, accordingly in respect and in recognition of their many years and financial backing we have enclosed these short biographies.
LINDSAY GRIEVE
September 27, 1920 - June 7, 2018
Lindsay Grieve was a log standing supporter of the Air Cadet Program, including as Commanding Officer of 220 RCACS and as Chairman of the Manitoba Provincial Committee from 1978 - 1980. He was awarded the National Certificate of Honour in 1982 and named a Life Member of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada in 2002.
LINDSAY GRIEVE passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018 in Thunder Bay, ON. Born in Rivers, MB on September 27, 1920, the youngest of four children of Thomas and Margaret Grieve, Lin grew up in Carberry and Winnipeg. Working weekends in Grieve's Ice Cream on Osborne gave him a love of ice cream which delighted family, especially grandchildren! Lin joined the R.C.A.F. in 1940. He spent most of the war instructing Commonwealth aircrew in Canada before being posted overseas in 1944 to fly the legendary Mosquito fighter-bomber. Later, he taught pilots in the R.C.A.F. Reserves, Winnipeg Flying Club and Air Cadets. He commanded 220 Red River Squadron, served as provincial Air Cadets chairman and belonged to both R.C.A.F. and Wartime Pilots associations. In 1943 Lin married Ruth Bland, the love of his life, in Brandon, MB. He built their home in River Heights and cottage in the Whiteshell. Together they enjoyed family life and many shared interests, especially visiting far-flung friends and relatives. Lin worked for Pilkington Glass for almost 40 years and was a Rotarian nearly as long. Lin was a gymnast and champion canoeist in his teens. All his life he golfed and curled. A Brier regular, he played third on the 1985 Manitoba Masters Championship rink (Wildewood). Lin and Ruth loved square dancing and danced into their 80s. Lin's beautiful tenor voice was heard in church choirs, Winnipeg Philharmonic and in musical theatre, including a season at Rainbow Stage in 'Hello, Dolly!' Admired and respected as a kind, considerate gentleman, Lin was sustained through life by his strong Christian faith. He was an Anglican lay-reader and volunteer with Meals on Wheels for many years. Much loved by all, Lin will be missed for his charm, good humour and unconditional love, his great sense of humour and love of limericks and bad puns. He is survived by his wife, children, Bob, Chuck, Ken and Margaret, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations to St. Paul's Fort Garry.