NR-06-028 - October 27, 2006
CALGARY – General Rick Hillier, the Chief of the Defence Staff, will introduce today four Canadian soldiers who have been awarded Military Valour Decorations, marking a first in Canadian military history.
The following honoured soldiers will be introduced to the media:
Sergeant Patrick Tower, of Victoria, British Columbia – The Star of Military Valour;
Sergeant Michael Thomas Victor Denine, of Edmonton, Alberta – Medal of Military Valour;
Master Corporal Collin Ryan Fitzgerald, of Morrisburg, Ontario – Medal of Military Valour; and
Private Jason Lamont, of Greenwood, Nova Scotia – Medal of Military Valour.
Media representatives are invited to attend a short media availability to be held today at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary from 5:45-6:15 pm. Media should arrive in the hotel lobby no later than 5:30 pm. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Mr. Eric Cameron at the National Defence Public Affairs Office in Calgary at (403) 974-2826 or (403) 630-0443.
Requests for interviews with honoured soldiers: Given the anticipated media interest for this announcement, we have implemented a process to collect and submit interview requests with the honoured soldiers (recipients). Your patience and cooperation is requested. All media queries shall be directed as follows:
Media queries regarding background on the decorations should be directed to:
Lucie Brosseau, Rideau Hall Public Affairs
613-998-0287
Media requests for interviews with the recipients shall be directed to:
Katie McLaughlin, Land Force Western Area Public Affairs
780-973-1942
More information on this announcement, including full citations for the four soldiers’ actions, is available at Governor General of Canada web site at www.gg.ca
Military Valour Decorations: http://www.gg.ca/honours/decorations/mv/index_e.asp
Background information can also be found on the Canadian Forces web site at www.forces.gc.ca
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