My Father Vernon Nash was born January 29, 1942
Displaying early initiative, to join the work force left high school prematurely in Grade 11 and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy as a cook, dedicating two years to service on various ships. After a brief hiatus (4 months) from the military, he reenlisted in the Air Force.
A January memory was his return from serving as a UN peacekeeper in Egypt following the Yom Kippur war.
He continued his distinguished military career in 1992 after 32 years of dedicated service, achieving the rank of MWO. Swiftly transitioning to civilian life, he secured a position with Land Force Atlantic, where he oversaw Food Services Members and Deployments. However, governmental cutbacks led to his retirement after about a year. Subsequently, he found employment at the hospital at CFB Halifax (Stadacona). .
A man of varied interests, Vernon embraced physical activities such as badminton, tennis, and running, starting during his posting to Greenwood in the mid-80s and continuing into retirement. Despite the onset of ALS, which physically restricted him, for the last few years of his life he maintained mental sharpness and his sense of humor.
He died 8 Years ago, 2 days before is 74th Birthday on January 27, 2016
