Major (Retired) Kim Grant, CD

Major (Retired) Kim Grant, CD (RRMC/RMC – Class of 1975 Electrical Engineering – 42B) passed away suddenly on 30 March 2020. While preparing to take his dogs for a walk near his Calgary home, he collapsed, was rushed to hospital, but died shortly after admission. He had recently been in the hospital for treatment of a blood clot. Kim’s passing was unrelated to COVID-19.

Following graduation, Kim served as a Signals Officer rising to the rank of Major. In 1992, he left the Canadian Armed Forces to start a new career as Director International Program at General Dynamics Canada. In 2009, he moved to Raytheon Canada Limited, where he held a number of positions, most recently as Technology and Capture Strategy Director. Kim was a brilliant man with a large heart who mentored countless individuals throughout his career and never hesitated to offer his assistance, his opinion or to spend time just chatting, no matter the topic.