Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony

Created in 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Order honours them for their commitment to Canada, according to the following three levels of membership: Commander (C.M.M.), Officer (O.M.M.) and Member (M.M.M.).

General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff.

Ranger Donald Upton Gourlay, M.M.M., C.D.

Master Warrant Officer Michael Fuentespina, M.M.M., C.D.

Chief Warrant Officer Robert Joseph Beaudry, M.M.M., C.D.

Brigadier-General Luis Alberto Botelho de Sousa, O.M.M., C.D.

Colonel Marie Annabelle Jennie Carignan, O.M.M., M.S.M., C.D.

Lieutenant-General Christine Theresa Whitecross, C.M.M., M.S.M., C.D.

Lieutenant-General Michael John Hood, C.M.M., C.D.

"Whenever I meet with members of the military, I’m always so impressed by your commitment. You take on the challenges presented to you because you take to heart the motto of the Order of Military Merit: OFFICIUM ANTE COMMODUM—“Service Before Self.” ”

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 Friday, June 3, 2016. The Governor General bestowed the honour on 3 Commanders, 12 Officers and 40 Members.