Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall on November 8, 2013. He bestowed the honour on 50 recipients.
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Commander level (C.M.M.) to Rear-Admiral Jennifer Bennett, C.M.M., C.D., Director General Reserves and Cadets, Ottawa, Ont. This is a promotion within the Order.
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Following the presentation, all who were present warmly applauded the recipients.
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General Thomas J. Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, also spoke during this ceremony.
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"Each induction into the Order is different because of the individuals involved, because each of your stories is unique," said His Excellency. "You hail from across the country and, taken together, your experiences are impressively varied. Collectively, you have seen combat, you have supported the troops on the front lines in leadership roles; you have proven yourselves to be invaluable members of a military family that values duty and honour and loyalty."
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Chief Warrant Officer Marina Roberge, M.M.M., C.D., Office of Director General Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ottawa, Ont.
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Chief Warrant Officer Denis Mailloux, M.M.M., C.D., North American Aerospace Defence Command Outside Canada, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Barry Eady, M.M.M., C.D., Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship St. John’s, Halifax, N.S.
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Warrant Officer Stéphane Dionne, M.M.M., C.D., 19 Wing, Lazo, B.C.
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Member level (M.M.M.) to Chief Warrant Officer Peter Andrews, M.M.M., C.D., Land Force Atlantic Area Headquarters, Halifax, N.S.
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Officer level (O.M.M.) to Brigadier-General Lowell Thomas, O.M.M., C.D., Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, Denwood, Alta.
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Officer level (O.M.M.) to Colonel Paul Prévost, O.M.M., M.S.M., C.D., 3 Wing, Alouette, Que.
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His Excellency presented the Order of Military Merit at the Officer level (O.M.M.) to Captain(N) Raymond Kao, O.M.M., C.D., 1 Canadian Field Hospital, Petawawa, Ont.
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Four former Chiefs of the Defence Staff attended the ceremony. From left to right: General Walter Natynczyk (Ret'd), General Raymond Henault (Ret'd), General Maurice Baril (Ret'd) and General Paul D. Manson (Ret'd).
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