Essex and Kent Scottish greet their new Honorary Lt.-Col.

by Hailey Trealout

The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment welcomed their new honorary lieutenant colonel and recognised the outgoing honorary during a ceremony March 5.

Outgoing Honorary Lt.-Col. Glenn Stannard has been involved with the Regiment for four years. He said he enjoyed his time with the regiment and is proud of their accomplishments.

“I still have some other duties that I do with the military police and into my retirement as chief of police as well,” said Stannard. “I look forward to all of the time and grandchildren and everything else.”

Dave Woodall, the Regiment’s new honourary lieutenant-colonel, said he’s looking forward to working with the regiment.

“I’ll continue on with Delta Company but I’ll also be asked to represent the regiment at certain funcations or at least join the regiment at certain functions and try to promote the regiment in the community,” said Woodall

Stannard signed his position over to Woodall with Honourary Col. Hardy Wheeler and Lt.-Col. Morris Brause as witnesses. A presentation was done by the band and regiment troops before speeches which were done by Wheeler and Woodall and final remarks by Stannard.

Afterwards the regiment marched past Stannard before exiting the hall and ending the ceremony.