May 4, 2004 OTTAWA – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, will preside at the third investiture ceremony of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces on Monday, May 10, 2004 at 11 a.m., at Rideau Hall. The Governor General will present a total of 40 Canadians with their insignia of membership. Three Commanders, 10 Officers and 27 Members will be invested. Thirty-eight of the new appointments have been in effect as of January 29, 2004, two of the appointments have been in effect since January 21, 2003. Please note that the information in this press release reflects the ranks of the recipients at the time of their appointment. The Order was created in October 2000 to recognize conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members and employees of the Canadian police forces whose contributions extend beyond protection of the community. There are three levels of membership – Commander, Officer and Member – that reflect long-term, outstanding service in varying degrees of responsibility. Each level has corresponding post-nominal letters: C.O.M., O.O.M. and M.O.M. The badge of the Order is a blue-enamelled, straight-end cross (the same as that of the Order of Military Merit) with a distinguishing ribbon of three equal bands of blue, gold and blue. The Governor General is the Chancellor and one of the Commanders of the Order. The Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Principal Commander of the Order, submits recommendations for appointment to the Governor General on behalf of an Advisory Committee. Nominations for appointment to the Order may be made by submitting the name of a member or employee of a police force to the commanding officer of that police force. Citations can be found following the list of recipients. Names of the recipients as well as the schedule for the ceremony are attached (Annex A.) Media information Marilyne Guèvremont, Lucie Brosseau or France Langlois Rideau Hall Press Office (613) 998-7280, (613) 998-0287 or (613) 993-8157 www.gg.ca Additional information about this award can be found at: http://www.gg.ca/honours/ormp_e.asp Public information Chancellery of Honours Government House (613) 993-3524 or 1-800-465-6890 Annex A Media ceremony scenario 10:30 a.m. Arrival of media through the Princess Anne entrance 10:40 a.m. Sound and light checks 10:45 a.m. Guests begin to take their seats in the Ballroom 11:00 a.m. The Governor General enters the Ballroom Vice-Regal Salute The Governor General speaks The Governor General presents recipients with their insignia of membership 12:00 p.m. National Anthem and end of ceremony COMMANDERS: Deputy Chief Michael J. Boyd, C.O.M., Toronto, Ont. Deputy Commissioner Beverley Ann Busson, C.O.M., Vancouver, B.C. Assistant Commissioner William A. Lenton, C.O.M., Ottawa, Ont. OFFICERS Chief Ean Algar, O.O.M., Halton, Ont. Chief Frank A. Beazley, O.O.M., Halifax, N.S. Chief Clarence E. "Butch" Cogswell, O.O.M., Saint John, N.B. Deputy Commissioner William Howard Currie, O.O.M., Orillia, Ont. Director Jean-Pierre Gariépy, O.O.M., Laval, Que. Chief Barry V. King, O.O.M., Brockville, Ont. Deputy Commissioner Pierre Lange, O.O.M., Ottawa, Ont. Assistant Commissioner Dwight W. McCallum, O.O.M., Ottawa, Ont. Constable Grant Robert Obst, O.O.M., Saskatoon, Sask. Chief Superintendent Everett William Summerfield, O.O.M., Yellowknife, N.W.T. MEMBERS Sergeant Marc J. Alain, M.O.M., Brandon, Man. *Sergeant David R. Ashbaugh, M.O.M., Black Creek, B.C. (Mr. Ashbaugh will not attend the ceremony) Constable Robert R. Baltin, M.O.M., Peel, Ont. Staff Sergeant Ritchie G. Barlow, M.O.M., London, Ont. Superintendent Gordon Arthur Barnett, M.O.M., Halifax, N.S. Constable Melvin Keith Beaver, M.O.M., Truro, N.S. Chief Superintendent Stuart Robert Cameron, M.O.M., Vancouver, B.C. Detective Chief Superintendent S. David Crane, M.O.M., Orillia, Ont. Superintendent Charles John Darwin (Jack) Cronkhite, M.O.M., Regina, Sask. Constable Howard J. Dunbar, M.O.M., C.D., Westville, N.S. Inspector Robert Felix Dymock, M.O.M., St. Thomas, Ont. Chief Raymond T. Fitzpatrick, M.O.M., Brantford, Ont. Sergeant Leon F. Flannigan, M.O.M., Brandon, Man. Assistant Commissioner Gary Alexander Forbes, M.O.M., Surrey, B.C. Chief Rodney B. Freeman, M.O.M., Orangeville, Ont. Deputy Chief Richard H. Hanson, M.O.M., Calgary, Alta. Chief Thomas James Kaye, M.O.M., Owen Sound, Ont. Constable John Kennedy, M.O.M., Stellarton, N.S. Chief Superintendent Christopher D. Lewis, M.O.M., Orillia, Ont. Chief Superintendent Ernest Harold Malone, M.O.M., Vancouver, B.C. Corporal Bryon Gary Massie, M.O.M., Chilliwack, B.C. Caporal Philip Anthony McKerry, M.O.M., Edson, Alta. Staff Sergeant Raymond J.L. Munro, M.O.M., Edmonton, Alta. Assistant Commissioner Richard Y. Proulx, L.V.O., M.O.M., Ottawa, Ont. Deputy Chief Fred J. Rayner, M.O.M., Edmonton, Alta. Staff Sergeant Llewellyn John Robinson, M.O.M., Summerside, P.E.I. Assistant Commissioner John Robert Franklin Spice, M.O.M., Ottawa, Ont. COMMANDERS Deputy Chief Michael J. Boyd, C.O.M. Toronto Police Service, Ontario Deputy Chief Boyd exemplifies the highest qualities of citizenship and service to Canada by having led the policing community in Canada in developing intelligence-led policing initiatives and combating organized crime. Deputy Commissioner Beverley Ann Busson, C.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Vancouver, British Columbia Throughout her 29-year career, Deputy Commissioner Busson has distinguished herself as being the epitome of a police officer and leader, and a role model for all. Strong, yet compassionate, she has made a significant contribution to the provision of police services wherever she has served. Assistant Commissioner William A. Lenton, C.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario Throughout a distinguished career of 35 years, Assistant Commissioner Lenton has significantly influenced investigative techniques, strategies and legislation and has built integrated approaches with the law enforcement community at the national and international levels. OFFICERS Chief Ean Algar, O.O.M. Halton Regional Police Service, Ontario Chief Algar has shown great dedication and steadfast commitment to public safety and has demonstrated excellence in policing. He has provided exemplary leadership in the furtherance of community policing and race relations. Chief Frank A. Beazley, O.O.M. Halifax Regional Police, Nova Scotia Chief Beazley is recognized for his exemplary leadership in the areas of organized crime, race relations and victims' rights, as well as his commitment to community development through sustained community and police partnerships. Chief Clarence E. "Butch" Cogswell, O.O.M. Saint John Police Force, New Brunswick Chief Cogswell has been a tireless worker in the community for over 38 years of his policing career. He is known as a devoted champion for the less fortunate youth in the City of Saint John. Deputy Commissioner William Howard Currie, O.O.M. Ontario Provincial Police, Orillia Through his personal and professional commitment, Deputy Commissioner Currie has displayed exceptional leadership and creativity in improving the safety and quality of the lives of citizens and communities in Ontario, in Canada and internationally. Director Jean-Pierre Gariépy, O.O.M. Laval Police Service, Quebec Director Gariépy has had an exceptional 35-year career. He has held several important positions with the Sûreté du Québec. His depth, vision and passion for serving the public make him one of Quebec's greatest police chiefs. He has always been involved in several areas of police, social and community activity. Chief Barry V. King, O.O.M. Ontario Provincial Police, Brockville Chief King is recognized for his exemplary leadership role in policing throughout a 42-year career. A consummate volunteer to numerous organizations in the communities he has served, he has also distinguished himself on an international basis in both substance abuse prevention and community safety as Chair of the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Chair of Canada's first World Health Organization "Designated Safe Community", Brockville. Deputy Commissioner Pierre Lange, O.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario Deputy Commissioner Lange distinguishes himself through his exemplary leadership and unshakable perseverance in establishing and maintaining strong and close connections among police services, federal and provincial departments and public and private organizations in Quebec, Canada and elsewhere. Assistant Commissioner Dwight W. McCallum, O.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario Throughout an extensive and diverse career, Assistant Commissioner McCallum has made outstanding contributions to leadership development within the policing community. He has been a role model to youth in the communities where he has lived and has demonstrated the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Constable Grant Robert Obst, O.O.M. Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Constable Obst's ability to foster relationships among police services in Canada is unparalleled. He led the Canadian Police Association to merge with the National Association of Professional Police to create one, new and united national association representing all police association members in Canada. Chief Superintendent Everett William Summerfield, O.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Chief Superintendent Summerfield is recognized for his lifelong commitment to an integrated vision of policing, his dedication to innovative community-focused problem-solving and his unwavering support of Canada's Aboriginal communities. MEMBERS Sergeant Marc J. Alain, M.O.M. Brandon Police Service, Manitoba Sergeant Alain has worked throughout his 24-year career as a police officer to build a stronger, safer community for the citizens of Brandon. He is dedicated to working with the community to build positive police-community partnerships. *Sergeant David R. Ashbaugh, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Black Creek, British Columbia Sergeant Ashbaugh has served the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for more that 34 years, 28 of those years as a Certified Forensic Identification Specialist. He is seen by the world forensic identification community as a modern pioneer in the area of Friction Ridge Identification. He is a highly respected researcher, lecturer and author and a fine representative of the RCMP. *Mr. Ashbaugh will not attend the ceremony. Constable Robert R. Baltin, M.O.M. Peel Regional Police Service, Ontario Constable Baltin has shown outstanding leadership as President of the Police Association of Ontario. He was a driving force behind the creation of the Canadian Professional Police Association and has worked tirelessly for safer communities and the welfare of police personnel across the country. Staff Sergeant Ritchie G. Barlow, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, London, Ontario Staff Sergeant Barlow has been a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 35 years. His work in the London community with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus, Bethany's Hope Foundation, the 2001 Canada Summer Games and the London Prostate Cancer Committee, shows his true dedication to his family, career and region. Over the years, he has continued to be involved with programs and services that have a positive effect in the community in which he lives. Superintendent Gordon Arthur Barnett, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Halifax, Nova Scotia Superintendent Barnett has demonstrated professionalism and dedication throughout his policing career. He has made exemplary and lasting contributions to policing in the province of Nova Scotia through his work with the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities and the Halifax Regional Municipality Policing Review. Constable Melvin Keith Beaver, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Truro, Nova Scotia Constable Beaver has made a significant contribution to Canadian society through his dedication and commitment to people who have been disenfranchised because of a disability. His tireless effort has empowered many citizens to set goals and achieve them. Chief Superintendent Stuart Robert Cameron, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Vancouver, British Columbia Chief Superintendent Cameron is the epitome of a leader and mentor who empowers subordinates to achieve their full potential. Wherever he served throughout his distinguished 35-year career, he ensured that the citizens of Canada received the highest quality police services. Detective Chief Superintendent S. David Crane, M.O.M. Ontario Provincial Police, Orillia Detective Chief Superintendent Crane has had a career-long commitment to the safety of the public and communities in Ontario, through his exemplary leadership in the fight against organized crime. In particular, he has dedicated much effort as chairperson of the Tier One National Strategy on Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, and has been involved with the Criminal Justice Advisory Council for Niagara University. Superintendent Charles John Darwin (Jack) Cronkhite, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Regina, Saskatchewan Superintendent Cronkhite is an enthusiastic proponent of science and technology in the management and delivery of police services. He has conceived, led or contributed to a wide array of police and community endeavours throughout his career. Constable Howard J. Dunbar, M.O.M., C.D. Westville Policing Service, Nova Scotia Throughout his career, Constable Dunbar has demonstrated a devoted commitment towards his community, in particular in guiding youth during their years of development. He has always been there to help his community in times of need. For this he has earned the respect, admiration and gratitude of the citizens he serves. Inspector Robert Felix Dymock, M.O.M. St. Thomas Police Service, Ontario Inspector Dymock is an extraordinary individual and dedicated police officer who has devoted his life and career to the service of his hometown community of St. Thomas. Through his activities, both on and off duty, he demonstrates his commitment to the concept of police cooperation in public service. It is not one single activity, but the total contribution he has made throughout his career and his life that has distinguished him among his colleagues and within his community. Chief Raymond T. Fitzpatrick, M.O.M. Brantford Police Service, Ontario Chief Fitzpatrick has shown continued dedication and given loyal support to the citizens of Brantford by his determination to enhance the quality of life for victims of crime and to understand the cultural mosaic that makes up his community. Sergeant Leon F. Flannigan, M.O.M. Brandon Police Service, Manitoba Sergeant Flannigan has been an outstanding, dedicated police officer for 28 years. Throughout his career, he has made an exceptional contribution to policing through leadership in the development and delivery of programs, and has created a safer, more secure community. Assistant Commissioner Gary Alexander Forbes, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Surrey, British Columbia Assistant Commissioner Forbes, over the course of his career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, has exemplified the ideals of integrated community policing and, through his leadership, has inspired a vision for the future among police officers, civic officials, and the community. Chief Rodney B. Freeman, M.O.M. Orangeville Police Service, Ontario Chief Freeman's dedication to community policing and police accountability has resulted in significant improvements to the safety, security and quality of life in the communities in which he has lived. His leadership and creativity have earned him the respect of those within the police profession and of the citizens he serves. Deputy Chief Richard H. Hanson, M.O.M. Calgary Police Service, Alberta Deputy Chief Hanson has devoted his life to the betterment of his community. He has served the broader community of Albertans and Canadians by developing cooperative relationships between policing agencies in overseeing numerous successful high-level security operations and investigations. Chief Thomas James Kaye, M.O.M. Owen Sound Police Service, Ontario Chief Kaye has served the people of Canada with distinction for the past 26 years as a police officer and police leader and is recognized internationally for his work to promote understanding and harmonious working relationships between police services. He continues to hold administrative positions in a number of provincial and national policing leadership organizations. He is past President of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. Constable John T. Kennedy, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Stellarton, Nova Scotia Constable Kennedy is a caring, community-minded police officer who evaluates his areas and builds partnerships to eliminate crime through a long-term sustainable approach. He is deeply devoted to providing Canadian citizens the safest communities possible. Chief Superintendent Christopher D. Lewis, M.O.M. Ontario Provincial Police, Orillia Throughout his career Chief Superintendent Lewis has demonstrated leadership, dedication, exemplary service and loyalty to the Ontario Provincial Police and to the citizens of Ontario. Through leadership and vision he is committed to furthering policing by fostering and maintaining relationships with other police forces, with government and with community agencies. Chief Superintendent Ernest Harold Malone, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Vancouver, British Columbia Chief Superintendent Malone has served the citizens of Canada with distinction as a police officer for 31 years. Whether serving in an operational or administrative capacity, he has consistently taken a leadership role and has been an agent for change, adapting to ensure that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police meets the challenges it faces. Corporal Bryon Gary Massie, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Chilliwack, British Columbia Corporal Massie has, throughout his career, steadfastly performed his responsibilities in an exemplary manner, dedicated to the policing needs of the community, for which he has been nationally and internationally recognized. He has epitomized the true spirit of community partnerships of "safe homes, safe communities". Corporal Philip Anthony McKerry, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Edson, ALberta Corporal McKerry is recognized for his continued dedication to the youth of Canada, and for his international commitment in the fields of both Search and Rescue, and Dive Rescue. Staff Sergeant Raymond J.L. Munro, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Edmonton, Alberta Staff Sergeant Munro is an outstanding leader who is well known by colleagues locally, nationally and internationally, and respected by his employees in the Complaints and Administrative Investigative Support Services (CAISS). His exceptional investigational and organizational abilities, Aboriginal community policing experience, peacekeeping volunteer duties, along with his drive, leadership, integrity and dedication to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are beyond compare. Assistant Commissioner Richard Y. Proulx, L.V.O., M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario Throughout an outstanding career, Assistant Commissioner Proulx has distinguished himself as an innovative person of action. Through leadership and vision, he has been instrumental in developing an intelligence-led approach to police operations, both at the national and international levels. Deputy Chief Fred J. Rayner, M.O.M. Edmonton Police Service, Alberta Deputy Chief Rayner has made significant, ongoing contributions to the development and implementation of activities to improve community policing. He has fostered positive relationships between police agencies at the local, regional and national levels. Staff Sergeant Llewellyn John Robinson, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Summerside, Prince Edward Island Staff Sergeant Robinson has provided the highest quality of police service, through his compassion and dedication to many communities. In particular, the citizens of Prince Edward Island have greatly appreciated his efforts towards building healthy relationships between youth and adults. Assistant Commissioner John Robert Franklin Spice, M.O.M. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario Throughout a 35-year career, Assistant Commissioner Spice has distinguished himself as a person with the utmost professionalism and integrity. Through his leadership, vision and compassion, he has had a significant impact on the national and international police communities
