Lucien Roger St-Vincent

Very sad news! Roger was a legend who will be missed. Robert Shalka Colleague My condolences to both of you and to Roger's entire family. I have shared the message with Ismaili leaders as well as Senator Jaffer. Salim refugee d'Uganda Thanks for passing on this sad news. Roger was a great guy, an an outstanding Foreign Service officer and a friend. It has been almost 50 years since we worked for him during the Ugandan operation, but I still have clear and fond memories of that unique period of our lives. Gerry Campbell Colleague de Kampala, mentioned in SevenCrested Cranes My sincere condolences to you and Roger's family. I know how close both of you were over the years especially with your shared bond of compassion for those less fortunate. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers and send my best wishes. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. All my very best, Shezan Muhmedali Author of a book on the Uganda Refugee movement. He interviewed Roger We Pray that Roger’s soul rests in eternal peace and the Almighty gives strength and courage to all in Roger’s Family to bear this irreplaceable loss. AMEN. Gulzar and Taj Mitha Taj met Roger in Beirut months before the expulsion. He became the Agha Khan's Legal Advisor Hi Mike, Thank you for informing me of Roger St. Vincent's passing. Strangely, and despite decades of working together in the same department, I never had the pleasure of meeting him. I none the less mourn the departure of this exceptional colleague Ernest Colleague Dear Mike I am so sorry to hear of the loss. Thank you for letting me know. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, his name, his involvement in the Migration of so many from Uganda to Canada, his book, your friendship….all made him a significant part of my life. May his soul rest in peace. Shahira Daughter of Ugandan refugees Dear Mike and Jo, Thank you warmly for sharing the sad news with me. I never met Roger, was the lucky recipient of a copy of his memoirs. I know how much he meant to you both, and would like to send our condolences to you both, and the colleagues with who you share memories of Roger. The CNHH was proud to accompany the work of making his memoirs public. Do not hesitate to think of us further if you ever would like to think of a tribute, a visual presentation for a gathering in his memoirs. Dr. Dominique Department of History, Carletion Univeristy

I met Roger St Vincent when he was assigned to Athens for temporary duty where I was Officer in Charge in the sixties. I valued his knowledge but above all his acceptance with equanimity of this new group of young FSO's. I believe his easygoing and friendly manner was an appreciable quality throughout his career. Elsa Colleague Thanks for including me on the message Larry. I’m very sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. His was a life of true service done with great panache. Gavin Colleague Very sad news! Roger was a legend who will be missed. Robert Shalka Colleague

Thank you very much for letting us know about Roger Roger was a very special person to us Ugandans as you were Mike. When Parliament opens I would love to speak in the Senate about Roger. Near the time can you please help me with the message. Mike, look after yourself. Lots of love. Stay safe Mobin The Honourable Mobina S.B. Jaffer, Q.C. Senator for British Columbia Senateur Mobida etait refugee d' Uganda

Permettez-moi encore une fois d'exprimer mes condoléances et ma sympathie à vous et aux membres de votre famille pour la perte de votre oncle, Roger St. Vincent. J’ai partagé la nouvelle de la mort de Roger avec ses collègues et avec certaines des personnes qu’il a sauvées de l’Ouganda il y a 48 ans. Les Asiatiques ougandaises du Canada se souviennent encore de lui comme un héros. Le mémoire de Roger sur l’opération des asiatiques ougandaises « Seven Crested Cranes » et son autobiographie « A very fortunate life» sont des contributions importantes à l’histoire de notre pays. Roger a accepté que le Département d’histoire de l’Université de Carleton mette ces deux à la disposition de générations de chercheurs futures. En conséquence, son histoire est devenue partie de notre histoire nationale. On planifie actuellement la célébration en 2022 du cinquantième anniversaire du mouvement des réfugiés asiatiques ougandaises au Canada et je m’attends à ce que les réalisations de Roger suscitent un intérêt considérable à ce moment-là. Enfin, je commence à recevoir des messages de partout au Canada exprimant la tristesse du décès de Roger. Puis-je vous les envoyer? Cordialement, ...............mike molloy

Lise et moi vous offront nos sympathies pour le décès d'oncle Lucien, perdre un frère n'est jamais facile . . . perdre un oncle qu'on a côtoyé, admiré, aimé laisse un vide dans nos coeurs. Nous serons des vôtes samedi le 8 août prochain, pour assiter en direct aux condoléances en suivant le lien fourni par la Résidence funéraire Curé-Poirier.

Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur

Roger was the ultimate gentleman and gentle soul. He was a class act with a storied history of accomplishments and daring. He served his country well and was a loving father to Tatiana. He will be missed by all as he goes on to join Maria in the heavens above. I will miss you my godfather. May you rest in peace. You will always be remembered.

Mes plus sincères condoléances pour la perte de votre frère. Un grand homme nous a quitté.

Mes sincères condoléances.

Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur

Dear Maurice and St Vincent family - My deepest sympathy and that of my family are extended to you all on the passing of uncle Roger. He was an exceptional person and will be so missed by us all. He has gone to be with the love of his life, aunt Maria.

Que mon soutien réchauffe votre coeur

À mon papa, toutes mes sympathies pour la perte de ton grand frère. Il laisse un grand vide dans ta vie et dans la mienne. Il nous laisse un héritage de bonté et de générosité. Les témoignages fusent de partout dans le monde. Il a changé la destinée de plusieurs qui, aujourd’hui, nous témoignent leurs extraordinaires histoires. Il repose en paix maintenant ❤️