Reginald James Poole Passed away 18 October 2010 at age 69. Born 24 December 1940 in Halifax Nova Scotia. His father was in the RCAF and like his father and younger brother he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. he was always a Scientist and served as a photographer in the air force before working a full career in the crime lab of the RCMP in Vancouver, BC.
Known to his family as Bud and to he rest of us as Reg or RJ, our quiet and lovable friend. I met Reg July 1962 in Ottawa, RCAF Stn. Rockcliffe we shared a room in the barracks and worked at the White House. We always kept in touch and when he moved to Vancouver were lived only 3 blocks from each other. I took Reg to his first (and likely only) drag race in Arlington Washington. He brought a young lady, Barbara, and later that year I gave the bride away at their wedding. His brothers and family hosted a memorial to him 24 Oct. in Richmond and there was a large attendance. His brothers (youngest)Steve and David, and family shared great stories of his life. Bryan Howson , RJ's best friend also a photo type from Rockcliffe, spoke and read a passage from the Bible, others paid tribute by singing songs he loved and relating great memories of him. His ashes were carried to the Sunshine coast by his nephew piloting a helicopter, a fitting last flight for a great guy. whether you called him, Bud, Reg or RJ he was a great guy, loved by all that knew him and he will be missed!
GOD SPEED my ol' Buddy!
RJ & Bryan
"doing lunch"
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