Ex ‘BACK BREAKER’ KICKS OFF 2024 TRAINING YEAR

September 21, 2024
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LCol Maciej Jonasz and MWO James Quesnel leading the RMR troops as they step off for the forced march portion of Ex BACK BREAKER in Potton, Quebec. Photo credit: Sergeant Laurent Ene.

Westmount, Quebec – 19 September 2024: On Sunday 15 September 2024, 70+ soldiers of the RMR were fortunate to be welcomed to a private residence in the Eastern Townships to conduct their annual ‘BACK BREAKER’ forced march and “welcome back to the training year!”. Honorary Colonel David Bensadoun had family and a group of friends press-ganged into running the grills as he welcomed the Regiment to their home for a post-march BBQ.

Gas, gas, gas! No opportunities for testing soldier skills were wasted during the training event. Photo credit: Sergeant Laurent Ene.

After arranging for a suitable route that was a tad more “rolling” than the typical route march found in Farnham or Valcartier, the Bensadoun clan welcomed the RMR into their home where hamburgers were freshly grilled up to order, Polish sausages & fresh perogies were on hand, refreshments were served ice cold for the parched marchers, and plenty of dessert was hungrily consumed by the grateful soldiers.

The Royal Montreal Regiment thanks the Bensadoun’s for welcoming us!

The only thing better than a forced march is carrying the ’84 on a forced march! Corporal Kwan with the Carl Gustav 84mm. Photo credit: Sergeant Laurent Ene.
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