Change of command for the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment

The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment changed commanders Thursday night at the Belleville Armouries.

Current Lieutenant Colonel Roy van den Berg took over from Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Comeau in a formal Change of Command Parade.

The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces held a formal parade to signal a change in command Thursday night. (Photo: Alex Mahar/Quinte News)

Comeau enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1987, was transferred to the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment in 2015 and took over as LCol. in March of 2016.

Four years later LCol. van den Berg, who also enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1987, and joined the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment in 2017 is in as acting LCol.

LCol. Roy van den Berg (left), parade reviewing officer Colonel T.E.C Mackay C.D (middle), and former Regiment Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher Comeau make the change of command official at the Belleville Armouries on Thursday night. (Photo: Alex Mahar/Quinte News)

Comeau says it’s an honour to hand over his position to someone he’s served with.

He adds that his regiment accomplished some great things in his tenure.

On the other hand LCol. van den Berg says it’s an honour and a privilege to fill Comeau’s shoes.

Acting Lieutenant-Colonel Roy van den Berg delivered a thankful acceptance speech at the Belleville Armouries during the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment’s change of command parade Thursday night. (Photo: Alex Mahar/Quinte News)

The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment is an Army Reserve Infantry Regiment that falls under 33 Brigade. The regiment’s headquarters reside at the Belleville Armouries.