RIP Herb Danter, Royal Canadian Artillery

[Barry Churcher]

It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Herb Danter. He passed away this morning at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. There are no details yet for his funeral but if at all possible, weather and such permitting, the 25 pdr will be there. Hopefully they can use it to carry the coffin. He will be missed by his lovely daughters Pam and Sandra and family. Herb was well known in Canada and Holland for his participation in the military vehicle hobby and more importantly as a veteran of the artillery in WW2. I have posted this in the Gun Park as the guns were so important to Herb. Rest in peace Herb.
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Ubique

[M38CDNBill]

Originally Posted by Barry Churcher

...Herb was well known in Canada and Holland for his participation in the military vehicle hobby and more importantly as a veteran of the artillery in WW2...

Hello Barry,

Herb was also known by many in France and Belgium. May he rests in peace.

All the best

[Brian Gough]

The following is from the Limber Gunners website http://www.limbergunners.ca/ this am:

Rest in peace Herb.

Brian

Herb Danter, Co-Chair and Treasurer died Monday, March 9.

Funeral details are as follows:

Services for Herb will be at Pine Hills Cemetery

625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, Friday, March 13

Visitation - 13:00

Memorial Service - 14:00

Following the memorial service the Quad, Limber and Gun will lead the funeral procession to the Veteran's Section for internment

Note: Gun crew to be in battledress, or blues and greys with beret. Wear service medals.

Reception at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 - 45 Lawson Rd, Scarborough

"UBIQUE QUO FAS ET GLORIA DU****"
(EVERYWHERE WHITHER HONOUR AND GLORY DOTH LEAD)

[Gunner]

Herb will be greatly missed by all of his fellow Gunners.

Good Shooting, End of Mission. Stand Easy!

"Ubique, Quo Fas et Gloria Du****"

Mike

[Barry Churcher]

This has been a very tough week for many of us since hearing of my old buddy Herb’s passing. Yesterday was the toughest day of all. We attended the internment where Herb's ashes came to their final resting point. Myrna, Brian, Janet and I attended the service with many of Herb’s friends from the serving military, the reserves, the cadets, veterans, the Legion, Ferret Club, the Limber Gunners and the OMVA. This particular cemetery is an incredibly beautiful location which was unexpected considering it’s central location in the City of Scarborough. At the door to the chapel we had to pass Herb’s beloved Field Artillery Tractor, Limber and 25 pdr. The first part was the Legion Service and the remainder was the regular service complete with a bagpiper and a quartet that played some of Herb’s favourite songs. After the service we paraded behind the Tractor, Limber and 25 pdr. along a winding trail through the cemetery, past a 25 pdr and a 17 pdr monument. The grave site is along the roadway at the bottom of a sloping hillside. The lone piper playing on the hill was a nice touch along with the trumpetor that brought many to tears. The highlight was the three rounds fired by the 25 pdr. I bet that woke a few people up in the neighbourhood. We all put our poppys in a cushion beside Herb’s remains and returned to the hall for the reception. As I said, it was a tough day but also a very satisfying one in that Herb was given such a great send off by so many people whose lives he touched in so many ways. In his eulogy Paul gave Herb one final "Ubique".

[M38CDNBill]

Thanks Barry for these comments. Here in Trois-Rivieres, one of the most known veteran has passed on last februery and he was a very good friend for me. It's always tought to see these veterans die and it's now up to us to honor their memory with our HMVs.

[Brian Gough]

Pictures (45) taken by the staff of Pine Hills Cemetery at the funeral of
Herb Danter are now on line at:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan..._photos_button


Brian