KINGSTON, Ont. ─ A memorial service to honour RMC ex-cadets who died while in the service will be held at the Memorial Arch of the Royal Military College (RMC) of Canada on Sunday, October 4, at 11:00 a.m. 

The ex-cadets, lead by members of the Old Brigade, will start from near the Canadian Defence Academy and march along Verite Avenue and turn left onto Highway 2, just east of the pedestrian overpass and continue along the Highway to the road leading into the Memorial Arch.  On completion of the memorial service, the ex-cadets will then march to the RMC Parade Square while first-year officer cadets line the route and present arms to the RMC ex-cadets as they march by.

At the parade square the ex-cadets and Cadet Wing will witness the presentation of the Captain Nichola Goddard and Captain Matthew Dawe memorial swords.  

The media, alumni, parents and friends are asked to be present no later than 10:50 a.m. at the Arch. Parking is available at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre located across RMC and Highway 2 or in the main parking area in front of the Sawyer building and all are welcome to attend.

In addition, fly pasts by Hawk One, an F-86 Sabre Jet and three Second World War aircraft from Vintage Wings of Canada will also take place during the Arch ceremony.

Media wishing to attend are asked to contact Captain Daniel Madryga, RMC Public Affairs Officer, at (613) 541-6000 ext 6484 by Friday, October 2, 2009.