Honorary Lieutenant GeneralRichard Heath RohmerOCCMMOOntDFCCDQC (born January 24, 1924) is a Canadian aviator, lawyer, adviser, author and historian.
Rohmer was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and spent some of his early youth in Pasadena, California as well as in western Ontario at Windsor and Fort Erie. The Peterborough Examiner's lead editorial of 14 January 2009 describes Rohmer as "one of Canada's most colourful figures of the past half-century". General Rohmer is the Honorary Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces. He is the Advisor to the Minister of Veterans Affairs for the organization and conduct of Canada's celebration of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day celebrations in Normandy in June 2014 and the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland in May of 2015. He is the senior Canadian Veteran of D-Day, the Battle of Normandy and the Liberation of Holland.
Military career
He was an unexceptional student in high school and worked briefly at Fleet Aerospace before joining in 1942 on his 18th birthday the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). In Europe in 1943/44 as a reconnaissance pilot flying North American Mustang fighters he completed a 135 mission Tour of Operations at the end of November 1944 in Holland. On July 17th, 1944, he had spotted a fast moving staff car, usually used to carry German officers. In this case, the German officer being carried was Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Rohmer reported the car's location to Group Control Centre, which sent in a Spitfire flown by a pilot, Later Identified as Canadian Charley Fox who strafed the target and seriously wounded Rommel. Rohmer took part in D-Day and the Battles of Normandy, Belgium and Holland. He is the Senior Canadian Veteran of all of those Battles.
Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer reflects on his time as a pilot on D-Day
Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer served as a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942-1945. During that time he was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot. He was part of D-Day, but this morning he talked about about another mission when he was responsible for taking out one of Hitler's top generals-field marshal Erwin Rommel.
published: 11 Nov 2021
City of Toronto Remembrance Day Services – Honorary Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer
City of Toronto Remembrance Day ceremonies will be hosted at locations across Toronto, including Old City Hall, on November 6 and November 11. There is a complete list of ceremonies for residents to attend at http://www.toronto.ca/lestweforget
Each year we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, our country.
Honorary Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer is considered to be Canada's most decorated citizen. He was recognized during the City of Toronto's 2016 D-Day Commemoration.
published: 07 Nov 2016
Major General Richard Rohmer
Lest we forget that almost 400 times as many Canadian soldiers died in WWI than in the recent Afghan conflict. Do those numbers feel accurate? If not, let's explore why.
published: 18 Nov 2010
Richard Rohmer - Natural Gas Extraction, TransCanada pipeline and A Mobile House Of Commons
Major General Richard Rohmer discusses his thoughts on extracting natural gas from northern Canada. He describes the development of new technology for just that purpose and considers the plan to build a TransCanada pipeline. He also talks about the idea of a “development corridor” across Canada’s Boreal forest. But Richard is most keen on building what he calls a “mobile house of commons” on a Bowing 747. Watch his talk and see what you think.
published: 13 Sep 2018
Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer reflects on his time as a pilot on D-Day
Lieutennant General Richard Rohmer served as a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942-1945. During that time he was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot. He was part of D-Day, but this morning he talked about about another mission when he was responsible for taking out one of Hitler's top generals-field marshal Erwin Rommel.
published: 11 Nov 2021
Maj.-Gen. Richard Rohmer: Lest We Forget
How will we remember our veterans in the coming years? Is the significance of Remembrance Day changing? Major-General (ret'd) Richard Rohmer, Canada's most-decorated citizen, joins The Agenda to tell us how he remembers each November 11th.
published: 12 Nov 2010
ZNews - Future Planning with Major-General Richard Rohmer
Canada's most decorated citizen, Major-General Richard Rohmer recently gave ZNews a tour of his home office and explains the importance of downsizing, planning ahead for your prized possessions and how he plans to leave a lasting legacy that will be remembered for generations to come...
published: 15 Jul 2013
Pete McGarvey with Richard Rohmer
Toronto newsman Pete McGarvey (CKEY Radio) interviewed Canadian author Maj. Gen. Richard Rohmer in 1987
published: 21 Jun 2013
General Rohmer Interview
Richard Rohmer, flew a Mustang doing reconnaissance on D-Day. Rohmer is a decorated veteran and author who was born in Hamilton and is currently an honourary Lt.-Gen. of the Canadian Armed Forces, he recalls theday flying over the invasion beaches 75 years ago
published: 30 May 2019
Major General Richard Rohmer - The Law Society of Upper Canada Convocation - June 2009 - PART 2
Major General Richard Rohmer - The Law Society of Upper Canada Convocation - June 2009 - PART 2
Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer served as a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942-1945. During that time he was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot. ...
Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer served as a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942-1945. During that time he was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot. He was part of D-Day, but this morning he talked about about another mission when he was responsible for taking out one of Hitler's top generals-field marshal Erwin Rommel.
Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer served as a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942-1945. During that time he was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot. He was part of D-Day, but this morning he talked about about another mission when he was responsible for taking out one of Hitler's top generals-field marshal Erwin Rommel.
City of Toronto Remembrance Day ceremonies will be hosted at locations across Toronto, including Old City Hall, on November 6 and November 11. There is a comple...
City of Toronto Remembrance Day ceremonies will be hosted at locations across Toronto, including Old City Hall, on November 6 and November 11. There is a complete list of ceremonies for residents to attend at http://www.toronto.ca/lestweforget
Each year we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, our country.
Honorary Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer is considered to be Canada's most decorated citizen. He was recognized during the City of Toronto's 2016 D-Day Commemoration.
City of Toronto Remembrance Day ceremonies will be hosted at locations across Toronto, including Old City Hall, on November 6 and November 11. There is a complete list of ceremonies for residents to attend at http://www.toronto.ca/lestweforget
Each year we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, our country.
Honorary Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer is considered to be Canada's most decorated citizen. He was recognized during the City of Toronto's 2016 D-Day Commemoration.
Lest we forget that almost 400 times as many Canadian soldiers died in WWI than in the recent Afghan conflict. Do those numbers feel accurate? If not, let's exp...
Lest we forget that almost 400 times as many Canadian soldiers died in WWI than in the recent Afghan conflict. Do those numbers feel accurate? If not, let's explore why.
Lest we forget that almost 400 times as many Canadian soldiers died in WWI than in the recent Afghan conflict. Do those numbers feel accurate? If not, let's explore why.
Major General Richard Rohmer discusses his thoughts on extracting natural gas from northern Canada. He describes the development of new technology for just that...
Major General Richard Rohmer discusses his thoughts on extracting natural gas from northern Canada. He describes the development of new technology for just that purpose and considers the plan to build a TransCanada pipeline. He also talks about the idea of a “development corridor” across Canada’s Boreal forest. But Richard is most keen on building what he calls a “mobile house of commons” on a Bowing 747. Watch his talk and see what you think.
Major General Richard Rohmer discusses his thoughts on extracting natural gas from northern Canada. He describes the development of new technology for just that purpose and considers the plan to build a TransCanada pipeline. He also talks about the idea of a “development corridor” across Canada’s Boreal forest. But Richard is most keen on building what he calls a “mobile house of commons” on a Bowing 747. Watch his talk and see what you think.
Lieutennant General Richard Rohmer served as a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942-1945. During that time he was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot....
Lieutennant General Richard Rohmer served as a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942-1945. During that time he was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot. He was part of D-Day, but this morning he talked about about another mission when he was responsible for taking out one of Hitler's top generals-field marshal Erwin Rommel.
Lieutennant General Richard Rohmer served as a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942-1945. During that time he was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot. He was part of D-Day, but this morning he talked about about another mission when he was responsible for taking out one of Hitler's top generals-field marshal Erwin Rommel.
How will we remember our veterans in the coming years? Is the significance of Remembrance Day changing? Major-General (ret'd) Richard Rohmer, Canada's most-de...
How will we remember our veterans in the coming years? Is the significance of Remembrance Day changing? Major-General (ret'd) Richard Rohmer, Canada's most-decorated citizen, joins The Agenda to tell us how he remembers each November 11th.
How will we remember our veterans in the coming years? Is the significance of Remembrance Day changing? Major-General (ret'd) Richard Rohmer, Canada's most-decorated citizen, joins The Agenda to tell us how he remembers each November 11th.
Canada's most decorated citizen, Major-General Richard Rohmer recently gave ZNews a tour of his home office and explains the importance of downsizing, planning ...
Canada's most decorated citizen, Major-General Richard Rohmer recently gave ZNews a tour of his home office and explains the importance of downsizing, planning ahead for your prized possessions and how he plans to leave a lasting legacy that will be remembered for generations to come...
Canada's most decorated citizen, Major-General Richard Rohmer recently gave ZNews a tour of his home office and explains the importance of downsizing, planning ahead for your prized possessions and how he plans to leave a lasting legacy that will be remembered for generations to come...
Richard Rohmer, flew a Mustang doing reconnaissance on D-Day. Rohmer is a decorated veteran and author who was born in Hamilton and is currently an honourary Lt...
Richard Rohmer, flew a Mustang doing reconnaissance on D-Day. Rohmer is a decorated veteran and author who was born in Hamilton and is currently an honourary Lt.-Gen. of the Canadian Armed Forces, he recalls theday flying over the invasion beaches 75 years ago
Richard Rohmer, flew a Mustang doing reconnaissance on D-Day. Rohmer is a decorated veteran and author who was born in Hamilton and is currently an honourary Lt.-Gen. of the Canadian Armed Forces, he recalls theday flying over the invasion beaches 75 years ago
Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer served as a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942-1945. During that time he was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot. He was part of D-Day, but this morning he talked about about another mission when he was responsible for taking out one of Hitler's top generals-field marshal Erwin Rommel.
City of Toronto Remembrance Day ceremonies will be hosted at locations across Toronto, including Old City Hall, on November 6 and November 11. There is a complete list of ceremonies for residents to attend at http://www.toronto.ca/lestweforget
Each year we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, our country.
Honorary Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer is considered to be Canada's most decorated citizen. He was recognized during the City of Toronto's 2016 D-Day Commemoration.
Lest we forget that almost 400 times as many Canadian soldiers died in WWI than in the recent Afghan conflict. Do those numbers feel accurate? If not, let's explore why.
Major General Richard Rohmer discusses his thoughts on extracting natural gas from northern Canada. He describes the development of new technology for just that purpose and considers the plan to build a TransCanada pipeline. He also talks about the idea of a “development corridor” across Canada’s Boreal forest. But Richard is most keen on building what he calls a “mobile house of commons” on a Bowing 747. Watch his talk and see what you think.
Lieutennant General Richard Rohmer served as a member of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942-1945. During that time he was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot. He was part of D-Day, but this morning he talked about about another mission when he was responsible for taking out one of Hitler's top generals-field marshal Erwin Rommel.
How will we remember our veterans in the coming years? Is the significance of Remembrance Day changing? Major-General (ret'd) Richard Rohmer, Canada's most-decorated citizen, joins The Agenda to tell us how he remembers each November 11th.
Canada's most decorated citizen, Major-General Richard Rohmer recently gave ZNews a tour of his home office and explains the importance of downsizing, planning ahead for your prized possessions and how he plans to leave a lasting legacy that will be remembered for generations to come...
Richard Rohmer, flew a Mustang doing reconnaissance on D-Day. Rohmer is a decorated veteran and author who was born in Hamilton and is currently an honourary Lt.-Gen. of the Canadian Armed Forces, he recalls theday flying over the invasion beaches 75 years ago
Honorary Lieutenant GeneralRichard Heath RohmerOCCMMOOntDFCCDQC (born January 24, 1924) is a Canadian aviator, lawyer, adviser, author and historian.
Rohmer was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and spent some of his early youth in Pasadena, California as well as in western Ontario at Windsor and Fort Erie. The Peterborough Examiner's lead editorial of 14 January 2009 describes Rohmer as "one of Canada's most colourful figures of the past half-century". General Rohmer is the Honorary Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces. He is the Advisor to the Minister of Veterans Affairs for the organization and conduct of Canada's celebration of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day celebrations in Normandy in June 2014 and the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland in May of 2015. He is the senior Canadian Veteran of D-Day, the Battle of Normandy and the Liberation of Holland.
Military career
He was an unexceptional student in high school and worked briefly at Fleet Aerospace before joining in 1942 on his 18th birthday the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). In Europe in 1943/44 as a reconnaissance pilot flying North American Mustang fighters he completed a 135 mission Tour of Operations at the end of November 1944 in Holland. On July 17th, 1944, he had spotted a fast moving staff car, usually used to carry German officers. In this case, the German officer being carried was Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Rohmer reported the car's location to Group Control Centre, which sent in a Spitfire flown by a pilot, Later Identified as Canadian Charley Fox who strafed the target and seriously wounded Rommel. Rohmer took part in D-Day and the Battles of Normandy, Belgium and Holland. He is the Senior Canadian Veteran of all of those Battles.
) As we commemorate this remarkable milestone, we reflect on Major-General Richard Rohmer's extraordinary contributions not only to Canada but to paramedicine ... The Memoirs of Major-General Richard Rohmer, is an excellent read.
Filmmaker Éric Rohmer, who died in 2010 at age 89, was well-known for his wry, dialogue-driven examinations of relationships in films that have been a continuing influence on the likes of Noah Baumbach, Richard Linklater and others.
It certainly seems to suffer from an anxiety of influence as it tries to carve out a space for itself somewhere in the region of Eric Rohmer wistful romances, Richard Linklater ensemble stories, and ...