Visit to Meaford and Owen Sound
"OUR HERITAGE OUR FUTURE. This is such a wonderful sentiment because it’s so true! To look ahead, we must never forget where we came from."
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0173-033
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada visited Meaford and Owen Sound. Upon arrival in Meaford, His Excellency was greated by Her Worship Barbara Clumpus.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0173-004
"The foresters, in fact, can trace a link back to a mythic folk hero, Robin Hood, and his band of Merry Men in Sherwood Forest—your badge is even styled on that of British allied regiment, the Sherwood Foresters.You don’t rob from the rich and give to the poor, but you do have a strong sense of right and wrong. It’s your moral compass that guides you throughout your careers."
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0192-023
His Excellency inspected the guard of honour.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0192-009
"It’s a pleasure to join you here for this presentation of colours to the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regiment. This is also a celebration of your regiment’s 150th anniversary, which means that this regiment is one year older than Canada itself!"
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0192-006
Later, His Excellency participated in the presentation and consecration of colours by the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, a Primary Reserve infantry regiment.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0192-004
Community Foundation Grey Bruce encourages endowment building and facilitates philanthropic partnerships within all communities in Grey and Bruce counties. It provides leadership in identifying community issues and convening discussion and presents grants to a wide variety of non-profit organizations.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0174-029
Afterwards, the Governor General toured the different program displays to see first-hand the positive impact the organization is having in the community.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0174-020
During his visit, His Excellency provided brief remarks, then engaged the audience in a question and answer period.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0174-017
In Owen Sound, His Excellency visited the Harmony Centre to learn about the local support and initiatives provided by Community Foundation Grey Bruce.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0174-005
In Meaford, His Excellency participated in the unveiling ceremony of the municipality’s new coat of arms and insignia.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0173-036
During this ceremony, His Excellency reflected upon the unity of the three founding municipalities that led to the decision to create shared symbols and a new coat of arms.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0173-034
His Excellency inspected the guard of honour.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0173-008
In Meaford, His Excellency was greeted by a guard of honour from the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0173-006
The Grey and Simcoe Foresters is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. It is part of the 4th Canadian Division’s 31 Canadian Brigade Group.
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0192-028