Monica@AGoatRodeo

Monica Bobbitt-Meade. Writer, speaker, grief advocate, military widow, army mom, and coffee addict. Former HLCol 42nd Field Lanark & Renfrew Scottish, RCA

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And now it is 7.

It feels like a lifetime ago, whilst at the same time, never further away than yesterday.

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Six years ago today, we lost an amazing man.

He was funny, humble, kind, selfless.

He loved mountain biking, running in the rain, singing (badly), and chocolate. Oh, how he loved his chocolate. 1/

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@stemvik Thank you sir. It means so much that he is never forgotten.

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He was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, outstanding leader.

He died 12 years ago yesterday leading 2RCHA, the regiment he so loved.

He made the world a brighter, funnier place.

And us better people for having known him.

Tell his story.

Remember Dan.

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@DavidGrebstad Thanks my friend. He sure was all of those things; I’d also add outstanding father and husband to that list. It seems surreal it’s been 12 years. Honestly struggling to wrap my head around that. In some ways it still feels like yesterday.

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@kinsellawarren When my husband was killed in service, @stephenharper was away. When he got back, he called to speak to me and our 3 kids. We spoke for a long time. He was compassionate, genuine, empathetic. He made space for our grief. I’ll never forget his kindness.

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He was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, outstanding leader.

He died 11 years ago today leading 2RCHA, the regiment he so loved.

He made the world a brighter, funnier place.

And us better people for having known him.

Tell his story.

Remember Dan.

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

Today on the National Day of Mourning, we remember those who have lost their lives or experienced life-changing injuries or illnesses as a result of workplace tragedies. #DayOfMourning #CanadaRemembers 1/2

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@kinsellawarren @Bell @CNN After Dan died, I went to Bell in Petawawa with his death certificate and will to transfer the phone into my name. They told me they couldn’t do it until they called him for his permission. Apparently dead has a different meaning to Bell.

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@kinsellawarren Awww Joey and Tommy (he’s getting so big). If you ever need a dog sitter in Ottawa, I volunteer!

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Some fantastic news on a bleak day. So proud of my dear friend Rossa. Irish Forces are in great hands.

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

Congratulations to the Assistant Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Rossa Mulcahy on his appointment as the next Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces.

Brigadier General Mulcahy has over 39 years of experience across a variety of roles both at home and overseas, where he has served on United Nations and NATO missions. He was appointed as the Assistant Chief of Staff in 2021 and his dedication, service and commitment to the Defence Forces makes him an outstanding choice to lead the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann.

Brigadier General Mulcahy will take up the appointment of Chief of Staff on the 1st June 2025.

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@kinsellawarren Amen to that.

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

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[Kiefer Sutherland @RealKiefer]

With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived.

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Some news. I’m incredibly honoured to have two of my pieces published in this beautiful exploration of grief, due out June 15th.

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Please take an extra moment to think of the families they left behind.

They carry their loss with them forever.

Their lives will never be the same.

For them, every day is Remembrance
Day.

[Veterans Affairs CA @VeteransENG_CA]

As #RemembranceDay approaches, feelings of loss for friends and family may intensify.
There is 24/7 bereavement and mental health support from the VAC Assistance Service.
You are not alone. Please call 1-800-268-7708. https://t.co/XFngfC7dUw
#SupportForCDNVeterans

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Remember them.

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@DavidGrebstad Oh no! That looks painful. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery.

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@AJBraden Congrats Alex!

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@KellyS_Thompson Happy Birthday Kelly! I know it’s bittersweet (I’ve felt the same way about my birthday since Dan died), but I also know Meghan would be so so proud of you!

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@KevMVickers He surely was. My late husband Dan was Jeff’s Battery Commander in Afghanistan when Jeff was killed. He said it was the worst day of his career. I know he still carried his grief over Jeff’s death when he himself was killed 7 years later.

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Sixteen years today.

Jeff was a husband, father, son, brother, friend.

An unlikely soldier, he wanted to make the world a better place.

Born on Remembrance Day, he is remembered and missed by so many.

Today, please spare a moment to remember Captain Jeff Francis.