Ian [Kat] Stevens

[Retired AF Guy]

RIP and condolences to his family.

 

[Rd651]

One of the sharpest of wits and retorts here, and I know was an icon in the 1 CER family. RIP.

RIP, Sapper

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Ian you will be missed.

CHIMO!

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Damm, I enjoyed his posts, RIP

 

[ArmyRick]

RIP Soldier

 

[CBH99]

Damn. Seriously...just damn.

I'd never met Ian, but I genuinely always enjoyed reading his posts and chatting with him on here for the past decade or so.


I'll actually really miss him. I'm sorry to hear this news.


Rest Easy friend

 

[Harris]

RIP.

 

[ArmyRick]

Its really hitting me. never met him in person but I liked many of his post. Gonna miss what he has to say. I hope his family finds peace

 

[mariomike]

Never met Kat, but that photo of him in uniform, with a big smile, is a nice way to remember him.

Thanks for posting it.

 

[Nfld Sapper]

For those wondering if there will be a service for Ian,

From Chelsea Stevens (Ian's daughter)

"I know there are a lot of people who would like to know about a service for our dad.
Dad never wanted a funeral service and we have decided as a family to respect his last known wishes.
We have discussed having a celebration of life at a future date. Some time is required for the family to manage.
Thank you to everyone for your condolences."

 

[RedFive]

I always found his input to discussions here valuable, including when he disagreed with me and caused me to reconsider my own positions. A sad loss for our community here.

RIP, Sapper.

 

[dapaterson]

I am a better person for have knowing him, and am lessened by losing him. I will raise a pint or few to him.

 

[rmc_wannabe]

Definitely had a sharp wit, a keen eye for BS, and was quick with a sarcastic response. I have only ever interacted with him on these forums, but he definitely was one of a kind and I will miss him

 

[Nfld Sapper]

CMEA OBITUARY Cpl Ian “Cat” Stevens, CD (Ret’d)

 

[SprCForr]

Rip old friend.

 

[Haggis]

He was a thoughtful and humorous contributor who's input was valuable. RIP.

 

[dapaterson]

Pretty awesome work if you can get it.


Controlled explosions set off on collapsed Baltimore bridge during cleanup

Controlled explosions set off on collapsed Baltimore bridge during cleanup​

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Controlled explosions set off on collapsed Baltimore bridge during cleanup​

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Crews set off a network of linked explosives to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore — and with a boom, the steel section came down.

Saw this and immediately thought of Kat. Raising another pint to his memory.

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Saw this and immediately thought of Kat. Raising another pint to his memory.

Almighty God, we pray thee to bless the Royal Canadian Engineers. May our bridges always stand, and our charges never fail, our members be ever loyal, and our officers worthy of their loyalty. May we work diligently in all our purposes and be skilled in our trades; steadfast for King and Country everywhere. Amen.

CHIMO!

 

[daftandbarmy]

One of the sharpest of wits and retorts here, and I know was an icon in the 1 CER family. RIP.

And embodied this oath as far as I could tell which has, appropriately, uniquely Canadian roots...

Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer - Wikipedia

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