Edward Cashaback

Platoon Chief

Department: Borden (CFB)
Location: Borden, ON
Employment: National Defence Civilian
Date of Death: January 18, 2023
Date of Birth: December 6, 1940
Age at Death: 82
Memorial Panel: 16

Story

Edward George Cashaback

Edward was born and raised in Cochrane, Ontario. He joined the National Defence Fire Service as a firefighter in Moosenee, Ontario, in September 1962. He transferred to Canadian Forces Base Borden in 1965. He became a platoon chief in 1983.

He retired in 1986, just months short of 35 years spent as a fire fighter. He retired to live in Englehart, Ontario. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his many friends and family. He made friends no matter where he went. I spent 35 years with him, and I and his family and friends sorely miss him.

He passed away January. 18^Th 2023. from prostrate cancer.