Community Relations

HMCS Fredericton visits their namesake city

By Chief Petty Officer 2^nd Class Robert Robinson

FREDERICTON -- HMCS Fredericton crewmembers recently went home, but not to Halifax. The crew visited New Brunswick’s capital city, Fredericton, for four days in early August.

On arrival, City of Fredericton Mayor Brad Woodside met the 11 crewmembers. "It is a pleasure to welcome crew members of HMCS Fredericton back to our city,” he said.  "Their ongoing relationship with Transition House is a credit to the Navy, and we are very proud to have our city's name associated with such a fine group of officers and sailors." 

Transition House is a shelter for family violence victims, and has been Fredericton’s chosen charity for 12 years. [Waiting on this info] Crew planned to help repair the shelter during their short stay.

Credit:  Leading Seaman Edwin Morris, HMCS Fredericton Leading Seaman Craig Smith helps put a new fence up around Transition House’s playground.

“Our goal was to remove carpeting in bedrooms and lay new flooring, make furniture repairs, refurbish the building’s access ramp and provide a more secure and private fencing around the children’s play area,” said Master Seaman Ed Morris, who was instrumental in coordinating the visit. “We accomplished our task and then some!”

The hard work and long hours paid off, leaving crewmembers proud of their accomplishments.     

"The organization is appreciative of all the work the crew does," said Tammy Kitchen, executive director of Transition House. Crewmembers said they are already looking ahead and planning for the next opportunity to assist in the future, either late 2006 or in the first half of 2007. 

CPO2 Robert Robinson serves in HMCS Fredericton. 

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