Ottawa-Orléans MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament) Phil McNeely and Glengarry-Prescott-Russell MPP Grant Crack hosted a wonderful ceremony at the Shenkman Centre in Orleans. Every MPP in Ontario was allowed to nominate up to 14 individuals for the special honour established to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Queen's reign on the throne. The 21 local recipients were honoured for their dedicated service to their peers, their community and the province of Ontario. I was one of the chosen recipients for Ottawa-Orleans. I was awarded this medal for turning tragedy into triumph by taking up the sport of triathlon and winning two bronze medals at the ITU World Paratriathlon Championships, establishing the Canadian Forces Injured Soldiers Network and founding ParAthletes Canada, an organization that provides athletes with physical disabilities the equipment they require to participate in their chosen sport on a competitive level.
Here is a picture of me with all of the other recipients:
I was truly honoured to be nominated for this medal. Thanks Phil for having such confidence and faith in what I am doing to build my community.
Here is a picture of me with all of the other recipients:
I was truly honoured to be nominated for this medal. Thanks Phil for having such confidence and faith in what I am doing to build my community.
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