In the first episode of 2025, it was great to chat with Chris Allen from Powell River, BC.  His training at HMCS Quadra started in the summer of 2007, however his first memory was a bit earlier when he attended a Sail Centre training session with his RCSCC Malaspina colleagues.  Chris was lucky enough to work 2 summers at HMCS Quadra as a Staff Cadet training young Cadets to be boat operators.

Chris later moved to Nanaimo and joined RCSCC Amphion while he was attending Vancouver Island University (VIU).  He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and education and spent 5 years as a High School teacher before embarking on a career in law enforcement in 2021.

I think you’ll appreciate Chris’ insight into the Ceremony of the Flags and how it showcases important values that HMCS Quadra teaches.  Anyone who might question the importance of the Ceremony and how being involved in it can be so formative for young Cadets needs to hear the points he makes.

Audio editing done by Todd Mason.

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