• Awarded on: November 28, 2006

Gerald David McMillan, Orillia, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Gerald David McMillan's extraordinary commitment to service has no boundary. Over 25 years, he has logged many hours and travelled many miles-out of his way and at his own expense-to reach people in need. He has brought comfort and courage to volunteer rescuers and emergency personnel as well as to victims of crime and disaster. Reverend McMillan worked many years as a volunteer chaplain for both the Ontario Provincial Police and the Georgian Critical Incident Stress Management Team. In the communities of North Simcoe, Central Huron and Niagara Region, he has helped survivors of sexual abuse as well as countless individuals facing challenging times.