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Each summer the regiments of Forts York, Malden, and Erie descend on Fort George for one weekend in August. Intended to put on a powerful display of firepower for the public, the weekend concludes with a stiff drill competition. The regiments are tested on their foot drill and their ability to fire precise volleys as a group. We are proud to announce that this year the Fort York Guard won the competition! Out of 160 total points that could be tallied, Fort York beat Fort
George’s 41st Grenadiers by less than one point—possibly the closest competition I have seen in my time as a guard. Although Fort York has won in the past, this year was especially meaningful. Not only was it my first as a commanding sergeant, but the event marked the final day for Mark Riches, former colour sergeant of the Guard. Riches has been with the Guard for eight summers, and it seemed very appropriate that his final day in uniform was the day of our victory. No doubt we have a title to defend next summer. Known as Sergeant Anderson in the summer, Cam Anderson is now entering third year at the University of Toronto. A member of the Guard for four years, he plans to return to the fort for the Guard season next summer.
Known as Sergeant Anderson in the summer, Cam Anderson is now entering third year at the University of Toronto. A member of the Guard for four years, he plans to return to the fort for the Guard season next summer.
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