The story of the Duntroon cadet drownings on Lake George.
In July 1956 five RMC cadets drowned on the lake in a boating accident. “How the hell does anyone drown on Lake George” you may cry. Here is a part of a poem by Chaplain Jim Cosgrove that tells their story. For the full poem please check out the 'Related Web Page' above.
On a Sunday in July in the year of 56, On a lake that’s known for beauty and for danger, There came a group of men with some sailing craft to fix, For some that evening death would be no stranger
There was Pritchard, Gosling, Ford, Colquhoun and Jorgensen, Also Reilly and Alizzie shared the ride, They were in the prime of youth, they were strong and healthy men, As sailors though just Noble qualified.
Though the water was quite cold there was little wind about, The surface of the lake was fairly calm, Colquhoun and Jorgensen rigged a VJ and sailed out, There was no sense this task could end in harm
They were sailing close to shore, just a little distance out, And as they turned the craft the boat capsized, From their icy water plunge they were seen to get about, The future peril not yet realized
I hope you enjoy finding this cache and can take time to enjoy today and think about how quickly all our lives can change.