Order of Military Merit Ceremony
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on February 26, 2010. The Governor General, who is Chancellor of the Order, bestowed the honour on four Commanders, 13 Officers and 37 Members.
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0081-006
Her Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Commander level (C.M.M.) to Major-General André Deschamps, C.M.M., C.D., Chief of the Air Staff. The level of Commander (post-nominal: C.M.M.) recognizes outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility.
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0081-011
Her Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Commander level (C.M.M.) to Vice-Admiral Bruce Donaldson, C.M.M., C.D., Canada Command Headquarters. The Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the Order honours them for their commitment to Canada.
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0081-013
Her Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Officer level (O.M.M.) to Colonel Alain Parent, O.M.M., C.D., 1 Wing Headquarters. The level of Officer (post-nominal: O.M.M.) recognizes outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility.
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0081-035
Her Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Warrant Officer Luc Guillemette, M.M.M., C.D., 5 Service Battalion. The level of Member (post-nominal: M.M.M.) recognizes exceptional service or performance of duty.
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0081-064
Her Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Captain Rock Labrecque, M.M.M., C.D., 35 Combat Engineer Regiment. The Order of Military Merit was created in 1972 to recognize meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Forces.
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0081-076
Her Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Master Warrant Officer Jean-Guy Lizotte, M.M.M., C.D., 403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron.
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0081-084