Canadian Coast Guard employees awarded for exemplary service

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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador – Sixteen members of the Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region were awarded Exemplary Service Medals and Bars today at Government House in St. John’s. The awards were presented by the Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador on behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada and Honorary Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard.

 The Canadian Coast Guard Exemplary Service Medal is part of the Canadian Honours System and recognizes Coast Guard employees who, in the course of their duties, provide exemplary service in difficult or critical situations.

Canadian Coast Guard employees who have worked a minimum of 20 years with the Department, with at least 10 of those years spent in a risk environment, are eligible for the award when that service is marked by exemplary conduct. After 30 years of service, employees are eligible to receive the Bar that attaches to the medal.   

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“The women and men of the Canadian Coast Guard serve Canadians every day, working hard from coast to coast to coast to protect mariners and our marine environment. These Exemplary Service Medals show all Canadians’ gratitude for the dangerous work they do every day. Please join me in appreciation of their years of service.”

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

“The members of the Canadian Coast Guard are consummate professionals.  They are dedicated and committed to ensuring that we have safe and accessible waterways. It is a privilege for me to send my congratulations as we recognize the outstanding careers of these members and records of service to Canadians.”

Jeffery Hutchinson, Commissioner Canadian Coast Guard 

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