Legion honours members at annual awards ceremony
- Amanda Modaragamage
- Oct 2
- 2 min read
The Royal Canadian Legion hosted its Honours and Awards Ceremony on Sept. 28, where many legionnaires were recognized.
At this year’s ceremony, Clarence McCallum was celebrated for his 100th birthday. Certificates were presented on behalf of his majesty the King, the Governor General and the prime minister. Perth-Wellington MP John Nater and MPP Matthew Rae presented the awards.
“It is an absolute honour and privilege to present certificates of congratulations to Clarence, on behalf of his majesty the King and her excellency the Governor General, on a remarkable life and a remarkable life of service to someone who has literally served king and country,” said Nater.
Presentations for the five-year pin were awarded to comrades Robert Allen, Elizabeth Clifford, Benedict Cummings, Harold Jeffrey, Paul Reese, Dean Smith, Lorainne Smith, Paul Smith, Jannette Veal, Mike Walser and Greg Young.
Ten-year pins were given to comrades Marion Loghrin-Bolton, Jim Doone, Nater, Randy Petrie, Jonathan Smith, Heather Wickenheiser and Bob Wickenheiser. The Ladies’ Auxiliary 10-year pin was awarded to Hilda Faugh.
Fifteen-year branch pins were presented to comrades Tim Bossence, Donna Cassel, Robert Coleman and Timothy Sparks.
A 20-year pin was awarded to comrade Dan Mathieson, with Ladies’ Auxiliary pins awarded to Anne Boyde and Joyce Stubbings.
The 25-year branch pin was presented to comrades Mark Mathieson, Rick Micks, and Ellen Miller.
Two 30-year pins were awarded to comrades Joyce Stubbings and Lorne Walters, with a Ladies’ Auxiliary pin presented to Marlene Crerar.
The 35-year pins were awarded to comrades David Brickman, Gerry Camden, Dave Hastings and G. Reid Shepley, along with a Ladies’ Auxiliary award for Ruth Mordue.
Two 40-year pins were presented to comrades Mike Coles and Catherine Love.
A 45-year pin was awarded to comrades Steve Cross, G.B. Finnigan, Kenneth McKay and Phil Psutka.
Six 50-year pins were awarded to comrades Randy Binkle, John Haines, Edward Holdaway, Tom McArthur, William Smith and Don Young.
An executive service bar was presented to Frank Mathieson and Leroy Workman.
Several certificates of appreciation were given at the ceremony to those who donated their time to the legion. Recipients were comrades Melissa Byers, Jim Doone, Neal Ebel, Marion Loghrin-Bolton, Roger Black, Luka McKennitt, Cheryl Shean, Image Factory, Doug Downey, Long and McQuade and Zehr’s Superstore – Trais Gowland and Krista Dona.
A Ladies’ Auxiliary award was given to Doris Ferguson, who was recognized for baking and behind-the-scenes contributions.
Certificates of merit were presented to comrades Pearl Alles, Anne Boyd, Lorenna McKennitt and Doreen Zurbrigg.
A poppy appreciation certificate was presented to Zehr’s flower department and the Stratford Festival Marketplace.
The Legionnaire of the Year was awarded to comrade Linda Hunter, and a life membership for the Ladies’ Auxiliary was awarded to Anne Boyde.
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