50 years ago in Petawawa during a routine parachute jump seven soldiers including four from the AB Troop of 2 Sigs perished when high winds pushed them into the Ottawa River.   Over the years there has been a ceremony to recognize this very sad event.  The driving force behind this annual ceremony has been Dennis Stowe who was serving in 2 Sigs at the time.  Recently this ceremony was the subject of an article in the Royal Canadian Legion magazine written by Tom MacGregor.  A link to this article is below.

Royal Canadian Legion Article on 50th Anniversary of Fatal Parachute Jump in Petawawa