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Job Opportunity: Manager, Municipal Enforcement Cochrane Jay Judin, Director of Community Safety has reached out the CPVA to offer the following job opportunity. Please click on this link to see the details: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cochrane/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/2862 Mike Turcotte turc11@telus.net Like with all CPVA fan out emails please DO NOT just hit the "reply" tab but click on the actual email itself to correspond with said name in any fan out notice. Any CPVA Website or Email Fan Out issues please contact - info@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca Any CPVA Dues issues please contact - admin@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca
Passing of Morrie Goetjen #2464 As with all of our CPVA fan outs, please do not repost in whole or in part any of this fan out on Social Media. It contains personal health information, quotes from a friend and contact information intended for CPVA members only. Thank you. Sadly, I have learned that our friend and brother, Morrie Goetjen, passed away on June 23, 2025 from complications of Glioblastoma at the age of 63. You may recall that on December 19, 2024, Morrie’s family and good friend, Tom Barrow Jr., let us know that a tumor was discovered in Morrie’s brain and he was undergoing surgery the next day. After the surgery, Morrie was recovering at home and was able to participate in some much cherished social functions such as the Friday breakfasts with CPS vets and RCMP vets at the Cochrane Hotel. Unfortunately just recently, Morrie became ill again and had to be taken back to the hospital. Last week, I visited Morrie at the Foothills Hospital and we had a very good conversation about our early days in the police and the changes in our lives over the years from proud young men in uniform to seasoned police veterans. Morrie joined the CPS in August of 1979 and retired in January of 2005. He served in a variety of Districts and Zones including D3, 2-4, 1 District walking the beats of 1-2 and 1-3, 3 District, the Executive Office, the Citizen Complaint Unit and District 4 where he was a District Sergeant for the remainder of his career. I spoke to our brother, Tom Barrow Jr., who was one of Morrie’s best friends and asked him to quote a few sentences that describe the man that he knew Morrie to be. The following is an paraphrase of what he wrote to me: “Morrie was a cowboy, through and through, both in uniform, where his strong work ethic and unwavering sense of justice guided him and on the ranch, where he carried on the Goetjen legacy of raising cattle. And then there was the poetry. If you were ever lucky enough to hear Morrie recite his poems, you’ll remember his sharp wit and boundless creativity. He took great pride in his three daughters and he loved talking about coaching their hockey and ringette teams. Morrie taught me how to police, how to be a cowboy, and how to hunt. For that, I will always love him. Today, I wish him God’s peace.” A Celebration of Life for Morrie is currently in the planning stages and when I know the details, I will be sure to pass this information on. In the meantime, if you would like to express your support, condolences or any stories you may have to Morries sisters, Leslie and Heather, as well as his daughters, Miranda, Katie and Jojo, please feel free to email them at: morriememories@gmail.com Mike Turcotte turc11@telus.net Like with all CPVA f an out emails please DO NOT just hit the "reply" tab but click on the actual email itself to correspond with said name in any fan out notice. Any CPVA Website or Email Fan Out issues please contact - info@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca Any CPVA Dues i ssues please contact - admin@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca
Passing of Robert (Bob) Robins #1442 As with all or our CPVA fan outs, they must not be reposted on any Social Media website. This one contains very personal information as well as contact information that is intended for the membership of the CPVA only. The person who is the subject of this fan out worked in areas of the CPS that are considered “sensitive” and he previously let me know prior to his death that he does not want any of this information to be released on Face Book or any other social media outlet. Most of the CPVA Veterans who are on Face Book already receive our fan outs and there is no need to duplicate this information and inform outside persons who choose not to join or are ineligible to join the CPVA. If a public obituary is published then that is fair game, but this fan out is PRIVATE. Thank you for your understanding. You will probably recall that last week I sent out a health update about our friend and brother, Bob Robins. Sadly, Bob passed away early this morning, May 22, 2025 while in hospital. His COPD had worsened to the point where it took his life, but not before being contacted and visited by so many of his friends from our Police Family. I am told by his son, Lewis, that this meant the world to him. Bob was 81 years of age at the time of his death and he lived an amazing life. From his military career with the Lord Strathcona Horse ( Royal Canadians ), to his very distinguished service with the Calgary Police Service. Bob was one of the first TAC members in 1974 and was instrumental in the formation of the Bomb Trailer. In 1977 he was promoted to Detective and served in the Drug Unit, Strike Force, Airport Special Squad, CCIU, CID, Homicide and was a Sergeant in 1-5. This is the resume of a “Cops’ Cop”. Bob served the CPS for 22 years from 1961 to 1991. He was able to buy back time from his 10 year military career to retire at full pension. Bob was featured in a biography in the 2024 CPVA Summer edition of our newsletter. It was authored by Bill Sturgeon and is an excellent read. Go to our website and sign in. Under “News Letters” have a look (you will need the password to see it, cpva_2020 ), you will be very impressed. Bob leaves behind his loving wife, Shirley, with 60 years of marriage. Also left behind is his son, Lewis and two daughters, Allyson and Lisa. A Celebration of Life is being planned and when I know the details I will let you all know. In the meantime, if you would like to extend your condolences, words of support and of course any stories you would like to share, you can do so by emailing Bob’s son Lewis at: lrobins@shaw.ca He will ensure Shirley and the rest of Bob’s family will receive your emails. Mike Turcotte turc11@telus.net Like with all CPVA fan out emails please DO NOT just hit the "reply" tab but click on the actual email itself to correspond with said name in any fan out notice. Any CPVA Website or Email Fan Out issues please contact - info@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca Any CPVA Dues issues please contact - admin@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca
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Job Opportunity: Manager, Municipal Enforcement Cochrane Jay Judin, Director of Community Safety has reached out the CPVA to offer the following job opportunity. Please click on this link to see the details: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cochrane/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/2862 Mike Turcotte turc11@telus.net Like with all CPVA fan out emails please DO NOT just hit the "reply" tab but click on the actual email itself to correspond with said name in any fan out notice. Any CPVA Website or Email Fan Out issues please contact - info@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca Any CPVA Dues issues please contact - admin@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca
Passing of Morrie Goetjen #2464 As with all of our CPVA fan outs, please do not repost in whole or in part any of this fan out on Social Media. It contains personal health information, quotes from a friend and contact information intended for CPVA members only. Thank you. Sadly, I have learned that our friend and brother, Morrie Goetjen, passed away on June 23, 2025 from complications of Glioblastoma at the age of 63. You may recall that on December 19, 2024, Morrie’s family and good friend, Tom Barrow Jr., let us know that a tumor was discovered in Morrie’s brain and he was undergoing surgery the next day. After the surgery, Morrie was recovering at home and was able to participate in some much cherished social functions such as the Friday breakfasts with CPS vets and RCMP vets at the Cochrane Hotel. Unfortunately just recently, Morrie became ill again and had to be taken back to the hospital. Last week, I visited Morrie at the Foothills Hospital and we had a very good conversation about our early days in the police and the changes in our lives over the years from proud young men in uniform to seasoned police veterans. Morrie joined the CPS in August of 1979 and retired in January of 2005. He served in a variety of Districts and Zones including D3, 2-4, 1 District walking the beats of 1-2 and 1-3, 3 District, the Executive Office, the Citizen Complaint Unit and District 4 where he was a District Sergeant for the remainder of his career. I spoke to our brother, Tom Barrow Jr., who was one of Morrie’s best friends and asked him to quote a few sentences that describe the man that he knew Morrie to be. The following is an paraphrase of what he wrote to me: “Morrie was a cowboy, through and through, both in uniform, where his strong work ethic and unwavering sense of justice guided him and on the ranch, where he carried on the Goetjen legacy of raising cattle. And then there was the poetry. If you were ever lucky enough to hear Morrie recite his poems, you’ll remember his sharp wit and boundless creativity. He took great pride in his three daughters and he loved talking about coaching their hockey and ringette teams. Morrie taught me how to police, how to be a cowboy, and how to hunt. For that, I will always love him. Today, I wish him God’s peace.” A Celebration of Life for Morrie is currently in the planning stages and when I know the details, I will be sure to pass this information on. In the meantime, if you would like to express your support, condolences or any stories you may have to Morries sisters, Leslie and Heather, as well as his daughters, Miranda, Katie and Jojo, please feel free to email them at: morriememories@gmail.com Mike Turcotte turc11@telus.net Like with all CPVA f an out emails please DO NOT just hit the "reply" tab but click on the actual email itself to correspond with said name in any fan out notice. Any CPVA Website or Email Fan Out issues please contact - info@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca Any CPVA Dues i ssues please contact - admin@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca
Passing of Robert (Bob) Robins #1442 As with all or our CPVA fan outs, they must not be reposted on any Social Media website. This one contains very personal information as well as contact information that is intended for the membership of the CPVA only. The person who is the subject of this fan out worked in areas of the CPS that are considered “sensitive” and he previously let me know prior to his death that he does not want any of this information to be released on Face Book or any other social media outlet. Most of the CPVA Veterans who are on Face Book already receive our fan outs and there is no need to duplicate this information and inform outside persons who choose not to join or are ineligible to join the CPVA. If a public obituary is published then that is fair game, but this fan out is PRIVATE. Thank you for your understanding. You will probably recall that last week I sent out a health update about our friend and brother, Bob Robins. Sadly, Bob passed away early this morning, May 22, 2025 while in hospital. His COPD had worsened to the point where it took his life, but not before being contacted and visited by so many of his friends from our Police Family. I am told by his son, Lewis, that this meant the world to him. Bob was 81 years of age at the time of his death and he lived an amazing life. From his military career with the Lord Strathcona Horse ( Royal Canadians ), to his very distinguished service with the Calgary Police Service. Bob was one of the first TAC members in 1974 and was instrumental in the formation of the Bomb Trailer. In 1977 he was promoted to Detective and served in the Drug Unit, Strike Force, Airport Special Squad, CCIU, CID, Homicide and was a Sergeant in 1-5. This is the resume of a “Cops’ Cop”. Bob served the CPS for 22 years from 1961 to 1991. He was able to buy back time from his 10 year military career to retire at full pension. Bob was featured in a biography in the 2024 CPVA Summer edition of our newsletter. It was authored by Bill Sturgeon and is an excellent read. Go to our website and sign in. Under “News Letters” have a look (you will need the password to see it, cpva_2020 ), you will be very impressed. Bob leaves behind his loving wife, Shirley, with 60 years of marriage. Also left behind is his son, Lewis and two daughters, Allyson and Lisa. A Celebration of Life is being planned and when I know the details I will let you all know. In the meantime, if you would like to extend your condolences, words of support and of course any stories you would like to share, you can do so by emailing Bob’s son Lewis at: lrobins@shaw.ca He will ensure Shirley and the rest of Bob’s family will receive your emails. Mike Turcotte turc11@telus.net Like with all CPVA fan out emails please DO NOT just hit the "reply" tab but click on the actual email itself to correspond with said name in any fan out notice. Any CPVA Website or Email Fan Out issues please contact - info@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca Any CPVA Dues issues please contact - admin@calgarypolicevets.ab.ca