June 2004 - ''The Tower of London '' - A coloured lithograph print by famous artist Bernard Smith presented to the CGG Sergeant's Mess by CWO Geoff Greer, CD (1940-2020) - RSM of CGG (1970-76, and 1979-1981)

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June 2004 - ''The Tower of London '' - A coloured lithograph print by famous artist Bernard Smith presented to the CGG Sergeant's Mess by CWO Geoff Greer, CD (1940-2020) - RSM of CGG (1970-76, and 1979-1981)

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June 2004 - ''The Tower of London '' a coloured lithograph print by famed artist Bernard Smith presented to the CGG Sergeant's Mess by CWO Geoff Greer, CD (1940-2020) - RSM of CGG (1970-76, and 1979-1981) ABOUT THE PRINT AND ARTIST: Bernard Smith (UK) This print is one in a series of 6 that were originally hand drawn by Bernard Smith in 1977-1979 that included London's iconic "Tower of London", "Tower Bridge", "Westminster Abbey", "St. Paul's Cathedral", "Houses of Parliament", and "Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square". ABOUT THE CGG RSM: CWO (WO1) Geoff Greer, CD (1940-2020) Geoff wore many hats and among them was being the Provincial Commissioner for Quebec Council from 1991 to 1994, and Director of Camp Jackson Dodds from 1995 to 1998. In all of his roles he always put the youth and the volunteers first, whom he served so faithfully. Committed to the Scouting movement Geoff truly lived the scouting promise to its fullest. At the age of 80 Geoff decided it was time to retire as a Section Scouter, in his own words, he just wasn’t comfortable sleeping in a tent anymore. Chief Warrant Officer Geoff D. Greer, CD (Retired), Former Regimental Sergeant-Major from 1970 to 1976 and from 1979 to 1981 returning to the Regiment from a very short retirement. Sergeant-Major Greer served as a very active member of the Council, the Kit Shop Manager and Museum Archive Committee sense his second retirement from active service in 1981.Sergeant-Major Greer was also involved with Scouts Canada where in the 1990’s he was Québec Provincial Commissioner and Adult Trainer. In later years Geoff was an Emeritus Lay Reader with the Anglican Diocese of Montreal

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Zarina Carlevaris

Create Date

July 25, 2022

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

June 4, 2025