Gordon Pole

 

A Passionate of Radio History. Author of Dreamers and Doers. Retired in 1992. Lost his life in a car accident in May 2005.

Passionné d'histoire de la radio. Auteur de « Dreamers and Doers ». Retraité en 1992. Décédé dans un accident de voiture en mai 2005.

 

 

René Guerette, GTA's Acting Regional Director, (Sitting)

Gordon Pole, our Gentleman

and Ron Wilcox, Halifax District Director.

 

A Gentleman Retires

 

A retirement dinner in honour of Gordon Pole was held in Halifax on October 5, 1992. During the evening, Gordon was recognized by his colleagues at DOC, the vice-president of MT&T and representatives of local telecommunications or­ganizations. Also on hand were Joan, Gordon's wife, two of their children and spouses.

 

The Staff Benefit Fund presented Gordon with a framed photograph of the Cabot Trail while René Guerrette pre­sented the guest of honour with a gift on behalf of DOC employees in the Atlantic region. Pierre Boudreau, Executive Director, also presented Gordon with a certificate from the Prime Minister.

 

Despite a lot of good-natured ribbing that went on, one word kept popping up. That word was "gentleman". Whether it be at work or in a social environment, that is what Gordon was and is.

 

Links   -   Liens

Prince Edward Early Warning System

 The Marconi Saga

 Bell at Beinn Breagh

 Gisborne: A Pioneer of the Telegraphic Link

 Reginald Fessenden: Broadcasting's Unsung Hero

 Gordon Pole: A Passionate Character

 Joseph Henry: The Dreamer