Chevalier Charles R. Hill KGCStG
Grand Prior
The Order of St. George
Grand Prior
July 2020 – Present
Charles was appointed the Grand Prior of the Order in June 2020. He has served in many executive roles within the Order since 2003 including Grand Secretary, Foundation Chair and President. Charles also initiated the incorporation of the Order as a not-for-profit corporation and facilitated achievement of charitable status in 2007. He models the Chivalric duties and responsibilities of being a Knight or Dame within the Order of St. George. Charles is also very involved in other charitable organizations at an executive level and holds senior positions in regional, national and international interfaith organizations addressing poverty and inclusivity of all peoples at a social, economic and faith level. Charles extends this personal invitation: “700 years after the founding of the Order, the world needs the Chivalric virtues of Faith, Honour and Service more than ever. I welcome everyone to review the great works captured on our website We could use your support and energy in continuing our mission of Service.”
Chevalier General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier OC CMM MSC CD KGCStG
Patron
The Order of St. George
Patron of the Order
2008 – Present
General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier OC CMM MSC CD, former Chief of The Defence Staff of Canada, was born and educated in Newfoundland. He graduated from Memorial University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
His military career started with service in the 8th Canadian Hussars, in Petawawa – Ontario; he went on to serve with the Royal Canadian Dragoons in Lahr – Germany and his subsequent service included tours of duty in Montreal – Quebec; at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa; as commander of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group; Deputy Commanding General of III Armoured Corps in the United States Army at Fort Hood in Texas; Commander of Multi-National Division in Bosnia-Herzegovina; Chief of Land Staff of the Canadian Army; and Commander of ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) in Afghanistan.
General Hillier was appointed Chief of the Land Staff of Canada in 2003. In 2005 he became Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada. He stepped down as CDS in 2008. On his retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces, he was appointed Chancellor of his alma mater, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
General Hillier became the Patron of the Grand Priory of Canada and the Americas of The Order of St. George in 2008. He was invested into the Order with the rank of Knight Grand Cross at an investiture ceremony held in Niagara Falls, Ontario in September of 2009.
Chevalier Major Jon Derrick Marshall CD KGCStG
Dean
The Order of St. George
Dean of The Order
February 2022 – Present
Derrick was raised in the Annapolis Valley near 14 Wing Greenwood. After graduation from High School he attended Acadia University, where he earned a Bachelor Arts degree in International relations (1987) and a Master of Divinity degree in 1991. During that time he served as a platoon Commander in the West Nova Scotia Regiment. He was subsequently ordained a Baptist minister in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, where he led five churches from 1991-1997. After that pastoral charge he joined the CAF in the Royal Canadian Chaplain Service and has been a Canadian Armed Forces Chaplain for over 24 years. He has served as a unit chaplain with the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Canadian Army, the Canadian Special Forces and the Royal Canadian Navy. He served as 1 CMBG Senior Chaplain, studied ethics at Saint Paul University/University of Ottawa, and was Senior Chaplain at Canadian Forces Support Unit Ottawa. He has also served as the policy and media staff officer in the Office of the Chaplain General. His deployments include Op Athena (Afghanistan) in 2005, and Op Reassurance while serving in HMCS Ville de Quebec in 2018. As the ethics subject matter expert for the Royal Canadian Chaplain Service, he has published numerous articles and has taught Defence Ethics and the Intermediate Chaplain Ethics course at Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre for over a decade. Derrick is currently the Senior Fleet Chaplain in Halifax, leading, managing, coaching, mentoring and supervising five subordinate chaplains who deploy on operations domestically and internationally. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Acadia University in 2008. He is married to his wonderful wife, Cheryl, and is proud of his son, Aidan, who is currently serving as a Bosun in the Naval Reserve during his university studies.
Priors
The Order Board of Directors
Chevalier Gareth J. Green CD KGCStG
Founder & First Grand Prior
The Order of St. George
Our Founder and First Grand Prior
March 2003 to November 2019
From the instrument of authority signed by the Grand Master of the International Knightly Order of St. George, His Excellency Major-General Dr. Janos D. Karaszy-Kulin MVO GCStG GCLJ LLD, dated Nov 25th, 2002 and duly consecrated at Christ Church, Niagara Falls, Ontario on March 1st, 2003, Gareth founded The Order of St. George Grand Priory of Canada and the Americas, and led its growth as Grand Master until November 2019.
We are indebted to Gareth for his many outstanding contributions and the positive difference he has made to the lives of many of Canada’s wounded Veterans and their families, the Cadets and Junior Rangers as well as the many other recipients of The Order’s charitable programs. His original vision and sense of purpose will always stand as a beacon for the continued success of The Order.
Chevalier Colonel (Ret’d) Andrew Nellestyn
OStJ CD KGCStG PhD PEng
Past Grand Master
The Order of St. George
Past Grand Master
November 2019 to June 2020
Andrew was appointed Grand Master* of the Order in November 2019. A man of incredible talent and innumerable accomplishments, Andrew contributed significantly to the growth and development of the Order.
*For a period of time, the Order employed the term “Grand Master”, but reinstated the term “Grand Prior” as of July 2020.
Dame Dagmar Teubner DGCStG
She is a Lawyer, Chartered Accountant and Registered Trusts and Estates Practitioner. She lectures at York University, has been a volunteer for the St. John Ambulance Therapy dog program, a Director and Officer of the Canadian Sport Horse Association, Director and Officer of the Ontario Equestrian Federation, a Director of Rosalie Hall, Director of the Ontario Finance Authority, a Founding member and Director of the Ontario Weimaraner Rescue and Assistance Organization and Director and Chair of the Toronto Branch of St. John Ambulance. It is hard to believe she has any time to pursue her interests of scuba diving, flying (she has a pilot’s license), cycling and breeding and training hunter and dressage horses.
Dame Nishika Jardine, DGCStG
Dame Nishika Jardine is a Veteran with 37 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces (Regular Army, RCEME Corps), and is currently the Veterans Ombud, having been appointed for a five year term in November 2020. During her military career, she was privileged to serve and lead in Maintenance organizations in all three environments: with the Army in CFB Gagetown, the Navy in CFB Esquimalt and the Air Force at 19 Wing Comox. She commanded the RCEME School in 2008-2010. Notable staff appointments include that of RCEME Officers Career Manager, Staff Officer to the Vice Chief of Defence Staff, Coordinator for the CAF Executive Development Program, Deputy Project Manager Medium Support Vehicle System, as well as a year with OP ATHENA in Afghanistan as the senior staff officer responsible for the strategic sustainment of the Joint Task Force. Promoted to Colonel in 2014, she served one year as Director Armament Sustainment Program Management until moving to Toronto as the Deputy Commandant, Canadian Forces College for her final posting. She completed her service in May 2019, and has since served on the Board of Directors of the Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston, the Board of Governors of the Air Cadet League Ontario Provincial Committee, the Board of Directors of the Order of St. George, and the Board of Directors for the RCEME Museum and Heritage Foundation.
Chevalier Thomas Burnie, KCStG
Major (Ret’d) Thomas Burnie began his military journey through Army Cadets and the militia; joining the regular army in 1959 as a Trooper. With the advent of the Berlin Wall in 1961, he found himself suddenly deployed to Northern Germany for the first of three deployments as a Cold War Warrior. His last tour, as an officer with the Royal Canadian Dragoons in Lahr, resulted in the Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation for leadership. After several Canadian postings including assignments in NATO plans and armoured vehicle requirements in Ottawa, he finished his 39-year military career as the Senior Staff Officer Cadets, Pacific Region. He embarked on a second career as a self-employed management and project management consultant. Thomas also entered the world of volunteerism to employ his knowledge and skill. Some activities include being President of both the Kiwanis Club and the Canadian Club of Medicine Hat. As well, he chaired the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa Medical Foundation. Currently he is a Director with three charities; the Friends of the Canadian War Museum, the Guild of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, and the Knox Presbyterian Church of Ottawa Management Board. Thomas is married to Fae Josephine Burnie (nee Roberts) and they have a son, David.
Chevalier Robert Hamilton, KGCStG
Robert Hamilton is the Kingston Prior. He has previously held senior appointments with the Order including President and Vice-Chair Governance and Audit.
Robert is a retired Naval “Pusser” and is currently a finance and audit professional. In his Naval career he served at sea and ashore and in finance and logistics positions in Canada and abroad. He completed his staff training at the Royal Naval Staff College Greenwich England and at the National Defence College of Canada
Career highlights include service at National Defence Headquarters in the offices of both the Chief of the Defence Staff and Vice-Chief of Defence Staff, in the RCN in virtually all of the Naval Logistics appointments including Naval Comptroller and Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics and abroad as International Audit Officer, Supreme Allied Command Europe. Following retirement from the Naval Service, he held the position of Vice-President and Treasurer the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre and subsequently joined the Public Service of Canada as Director General Finance, Veterans’ Affairs followed by Chief Audit Executive Fisheries and Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard Canada.
Robert is currently the President of the Friends of the Canadian War Museum, a federally incorporated registered charity, is a Director on the Board of the HMCS Bytown Corporation, is a member of the Naval Association of Canada and the Royal Canadian Legion and is a Life Member of the Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada. He hails from Quebec City with a fully bilingual upbringing and now calls Kingston, Ontario home. He is married to Anne Merritt and has a wonderful family with grown children including both a senior Naval Officer and a Legal Officer with Justice Canada. His hobbies include motorcycling, little British cars as well as continuing his half-century struggle with the Highland Bagpipe.
Dame Gillian Federico, DStG
Gillian Federico, of the Toronto Priory, joined the Reserves in 1993. She served as Chaplain of the Toronto Scottish Regiment (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s Own), the first Roman Catholic Pastoral Associate Chaplain to serve with an Army Reserve Unit, and later as Brigade Chaplain, 32 Canadian Brigade Group and then as Deputy Area Chaplain LFCA. A Reservist, she worked concurrently as a consultant in Religious Education, Family Life Education and Adult Faith Formation to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, until she took early ‘retirement’ to undertake full-time ministry with the Canadian Armed Forces. She currently works with the Halton Catholic District School Board in Burlington, where she leads a team of ten secondary school chaplains, 45 elementary school Pastoral Animators, the Compassionate and Critical Care Response Team, in addition to directing Faith Formation for the Board and providing liturgical and pastoral care to Catholic Education Centre staff.
She takes community service very seriously, serving as Chair of the Interfaith Council of Halton, on the Boards of Birthright Brampton, the Army Cadet League (Ontario), Commissionaires Great Lakes, the Senate of the Toronto Scottish Regiment, the Executive Committee of the Lorne Scots Regimental Association and as Army Cadet Liaison Officer for three Army Cadet corps in the Greater Toronto Region.
Chevalier Scott Healey, KStG
Scott Healey of the Kingston Priory, joined the Naval Reserve in 1981 at HMCS YORK in Toronto. He has been on full and part-time service ever since. His military highlights include five years in command of four KINGSTON Class ships, a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan in 2008-09 and Special Requirements Director for Innovation at Canadian SpecialOperations Forces Command (SOFCOM). He has proven command, leadership skills and the determination and insight to make the right things happen at the right time. Throughout his career he has been involved in leading and contributing to teams responsible for special projects ranging from Galas to fundraisers to providing security for major events.
As chair of the HMCS Bytown Corporation he led the initiative to render whole this private corporation and to advance the case for the transfer of this historic property and its memorabilia to the Crown. In the face of considerable Crown hesitancy, complex legal and financial challenges, risk mitigation and lengthy negotiations, under his leadership and with his determination and negotiation skills the matter was concluded successfully last year. As Chair of the Ways and Means Committee of the Friends of the Canadian War Museum Board of Directors, he has instituted a number of initiatives to enhance the Friends Newsletter, drive up readership and increase the membership of and donations to the Corporation. Scott was the driving force in the successful OStG Afghan Interpreters Veterans’ Mental Health Campaign.
Chevalier John Nolan, KStG
John has served in the Ontario Public Service for three decades, as a senior policy advisor and for many years as a senior land claim negotiator representing HMQ in Right of Ontario at negotiating tables. Previously, he served on political staff in the House of Commons, as a manager of a youth employment program and as a director of a residential treatment centre for emotionally disturbed adolescents. In addition, he served 26 years in the Canadian Forces Cadet Instructor Cadre (administration officer, training officer and commanding officer), including 17 years at cadet summer camps (Senior Training Officer at CFB Borden) and five years on a Class C appointment at Central Region HQ (CFB Toronto) as the Area Cadet Officer (Air) for Central Ontario. John’s volunteer work includes 13 years on the Board of Governors (two years as Chair) of the Air Cadet League Ontario Provincial Committee, and he is currently a governor on the National Board. He has also been a Cub leader and Group Commissioner for Scouts Canada, and is a 3rd degree knight with the Knights of Columbus. John holds a BA (Politics) from Brock University, has been married to Tracy for 31 years. They have two sons.
Chevalier A.J.M (Art) Lamarche, KStG
A.J.M (Art) Lamarche of the NCR Priory, has vast experience in the banking, financial management and consulting areas of employment and appears in the Canadian Who’s Who. He attended the University of Ottawa and Queen’s and has designations including Fellow, Inst. of Canadian Bankers F.I.C.B. and the Society of Management Accountants of Ont. RIA Level III. Work experience includes: Executive, senior management and advisor positions with Financial Institutions, Loto Canada Inc. and the House of Commons. He has worked as Administrator to the Canada Committee, as Executive Director Canada Post Mandate Review Committee, a member of the Veterans’ Review and Appeal Board and member/chair of the Federal Judicial Appointment Committee. He has served on numerous Boards of Directors including the Carleton Catholic School Board, Regional Catholic School Trustees’ Association and Health Force Ontario. His honours include City of Kanata Pin; the Bicentennial Medal, Province of Ontario; Canada 125 Medal; Order of St. Gregory the Great; Papal Award; Award of Merit, Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association; the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee Medals, the Senate of Canada 150th Sesquicentennial medal, and Man of the Year,
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Chevalier Anthony Moore, KStG
Anthony Moore of Cascadia Priory is a highly seasoned, results oriented sales professional with expertise in Territory Management, business management, managing sales teams and drafting marketing strategies to optimize sales opportunities. He uses his dynamic interpersonal skills, strong leadership and ability to work independently and as part of a team to get things done. He is a strong communicator and relationship builder.
He is a volunteer on many Boards including serving for eight years as President of the Whalley Legion, 1st and 2nd VP Cadets, Poppy Committee, Deputy zone commander Peace Arch Zone BC/Yukon Command RCL, Legion Veteran Village Research Board, Board Legion Veteran Village Center of Excellence for PTSD /Robotics, New Chelsea Veterans Housing Legion representative and past treasure of the Medicine Hat Metis Association. He currently serves as Deputy Prior, Cascadia. He holds a Minister of Veterans Affairs Award.
Chevalier John Pickford, KGCStG
Captain (Navy) (ret’d) John Pickford was Born in Halifax, NS, educated at Dalhousie University, he joined the Canadian Forces in 1973, retiring 37 years later. He held several sea-going and shore appointments including Executive Officer of HMCS PROTECTEUR and commanded HMCS ATHABASKAN, deployed in the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War in 1990-1991. He later commanded Combat Division of Fleet School Halifax and Maritime Operations Group Five. Ashore, in Halifax and Ottawa, he was Executive Secretary to Commander Maritime Command, Director of Naval Training, Director of Major Maritime Capital Projects and Director-General Maritime Force Development. In 2002 he was Chief of Staff for Canadian Joint Task Force South West Asia at U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida. In 2005, as Project Manager of the Canadian Naval Centennial 1910-2010, he developed and executed all nationally focused and National Capital Region events and activities. For these efforts he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He retired in 2011, resides in Halifax and is active with the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust.
Chevalier Paul Henry, KCStG
Paul J. Henry is City Archivist of Ottawa. He began his archival career at the National Archives of Canada, and later served as an archivist at the Directorate of History and Heritage in the Department of National Defence.
Dr. Henry has been nominated three times, and won once, the City Manager’s Award of Excellence. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the 2007 Alexander Fraser Award from the Archives Association of Ontario, the 2003 Public Service of Canada Award of Excellence, the 2000 The Rt. Hon. Roland Michener Medal from The RPSC Philatelic Research Foundation, and the 1996 Eastern-Ontario Archivists’ Association Award.
He is a past president of the Archives Association of Ontario, and a member of the international Academy of Certified Archivists. He sits on the Standards Council of Canada’s Advisory Committee to ISO on archives and records management, and on the Canadian Council of Archives.
As an historian, archivist, and specialist in information governance, he has lectured internationally, and written, on a variety of topics. In his spare time, he is a licensed amateur radio operator and enjoys travelling.
Chevalier Gilbert Taylor, KStG
Commissioned into the Queen’s York Rangers, for a short period of service, he is a past Chair of Regimental Council and Life Member. He served two terms as Honorary Colonel of the Toronto Scottish Regiment. He is immediate past President of Last Post Fund Ontario, Royal Canadian Military Institute , Royal Canadian Legion Branch 165. He is a founding member of Reserves 2000, a current director of Canadian Global Affairs Institute, a Past Chair/Life Governor of Commissionaires Great Lakes and a Knight and Toronto Prior in the Order of St. George. Owner of Intercom Films Limited and has produced in excess of 500 films and videos. His productions received seven Genie and two Gemini nominations and a host of international awards. Taylor worked with National Defence for more than thirty years shooting film and video in such locations as Great Britain, Germany, Cyprus and coast to coast in Canada. He is a founding member of The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and was Chair of the Niagara Film Festival. In live theatre he was a producer on such productions as Fortune and Men’s Eyes, Futz, Marat/Sade and several others. He was part of the team that brought the musical ‘Hair’ to Canada. He has volunteered for World Wildlife Fund, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto Grace Hospital, Variety International, Volunteer of the Year for UNICEF, The Canadian War Museum and much more. Among his many awards are Commissionaires Long Service medal and its CDSM, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Sovereign’s medal for volunteers. He is an Officer in the Order of the Hodden Grey.
Chevalier John Wojcik, KStG
Captain John Wojcik, C.D. has been committed to veterans and cadets since his youth. At age 15 he was Branch bugler for his local Legion. As soon as he was old enough he joined. During his past 22 years of service he has held many positions including Branch President. John has also been active to varying degrees in the Royal Canadian Air Force Association, The Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans, and The Polish Combatants Association. His entire military career has been dedicated to the Cadet Program. Working closely with all elements of local cadet training and support, and having spent six summers in key support roles at cadet camps nationwide, he is now posted to 4 Wing Cold Lake as the J4 Warehouse Supervisor for Cadet Support Group Cold Lake and the Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre. In addition to his military and veterans affiliations, John was an active member of the Orange Lodge and is the Past Provincial Grand Master of Alberta. John continues to be active as a freemason, where he is a member of Astra Lodge 179 in Cold Lake, AB and Keith Lodge 23 in Stellarton, NS.
Chevalier William Foote, KGCStG
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Chevalier Cameron Diggon, KStG
Following his service with the 57th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery (Reserves), Cameron attended the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, graduating with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Nuclear) degree. He then served as an Armoured Corps Officer with the 8th Canadian Hussars (Regular Forces) until being honourably discharged with the rank of Captain. After leaving the CF, Cameron worked as an engineer, business analyst and manager with intermediate Canadian oil companies for ten years, following which he embarked on an entrepreneurial career. After raising $30 million in financing, Cameron created his private oil and gas production and development company, Rogue Resources Ltd. Cameron has served in senior leadership roles with a number of charities including the Calgary Military Museums Society, the Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada, the 78th Fraser Highlanders Historical Society, the Royal Military Colleges of Canada Foundation and many arts organizations. In recognition of his service in support of the Canadian military, Cameron was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and was honoured by the Calgary Highlanders. Cameron currently serves as Director of Fund Development with the Homes For Heroes Foundation.
Chevalier David Sutton, KCStG
Dr. David Sutton was born 1n Vancouver, grew up in Toronto and received his MD from Queens University in 1963. Following training in Toronto, Vancouver, St Louis and Chicago, he returned to Toronto, in 1971, to join the Division of Haematology in the Toronto Western Hospital, now part of the University Health Network (UHN). Over the next 35 years he enjoyed an active clinical practice, clinical research and teaching ending with a 6 year appointment as Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine at UHN. For several years he served as a Medical Officer in the Reserve (RCAMC). He retired in 2006 with the rank of Associate Professor in the University of Toronto and moved to Picton Ontario where he has been active in the Legion (currently as a Vice-President of Branch 78), on the Prince Edward County Classical Music Committee ( he is a past Chair), the Parish Advisory Committee of St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church and as a volunteer driver for Seniors. He and his wife Heather (deceased) have 4 children, Peter, Wendy, Paul (deceased) and Michael, and 8 grandchildren. He enjoys Baroque music, single malt whisky, and he loves his dog.
Chevalier Ian Steingaszner, KStG
Currently employed as the Manager, Supplier Risk for the Americas with Magna International Inc., he has over thirty years of business experience in the areas of finance, audit and information technology. He also serves as a Captain with the Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment)—an infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserves—in the dual roles of Finance Officer and Band Officer. Ian is also an active member of the Regimental Pipes and Drums. His community activities include volunteering with the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem where he currently serves as a Director of the Foundation and Chair of Honours and Awards for the Barrie Simcoe Muskoka Branch. Prior to this he was the Treasurer (Ontario Council) and Chair of the Financial Resource Committee. Other volunteer activities include serving as the Treasurer of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (2006-to date), Director of Communications, Toronto Chapter of the Information Security Audit and Control Association (2000-2020) and the Toronto Branch Secretary of the Orders and Medals Research Society (1989-2002).
Chevalier Allan Plett, KCStG
Allan Plett spent 15 years in the Canadian Forces. He served from 1972-1988 with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada and attained the rank of Warrant Officer. He then spent 25 years as Paramedic in British Columbia. During that period, he also operated two small businesses, one a Martial Arts School (he is a 7th degree black belt) and the other a Shiatsu Therapy, Acupressure and Reflexology clinic. His many awards include British Columbia Ambulance Service Commendation Award for Bravery and the New Westminster Police Board Certificate of Merit for Bravery. His many volunteer activities include serving as Past President Agira Unit, Vice President Savio Unit, Road Captain Moro Unit and current Operations Officer for the Western Canada Formation of the Canadian Army Veteran Motorcycle Unit. Allan has contributed countless efforts to charities such as Citadel Canine Society, which supports PTSD service dogs for veterans and first responders, Ride for Dad and Ride to Live in support of Prostate Cancer and the Annual Memorial Ride for the Fallen for Afghan veterans and Silver Cross families.
Chevalier Allan Bird, KCStG
Born in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, Mr. Bird spent his formative years living in Montreal, Quebec. In 1973 he left his position with the Department of Communications and join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He served there until 1984 when he was transferred to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Mr. Bird continued with CSIS until his retirement in 2006. In the RCMP, he rose to the rank of Officer in charge of National Security, Threat Assessment and Protective Intelligence. In CSIS he worked as an Executive of the Public Service. He is also a retired Commissioned Infantry Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. In his pursuit of giving back to the community through volunteerism, he has served in three senior volunteer positions. The President and Chair of St. John Ambulance, Federal District, the President of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada and Commander of the Ottawa Commandery of the Order of St. Lazarus. He is a graduate of Carleton University and resides in Manotick, Ontario with his wife Mary Lou.
Chevalier Terence Cottrell, KCStG
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Chevalier Ronald Theroux KCStG
Ronald Theroux worked for more than 30 years in specialty Industrial and Construction Products Sales as a Purchasing Manager, Sales Manager, then DIVISION (six branches) General Sales Manager. He has a 70-year association with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, starting in 1951 as a Sea Cadet in “Fraser”. He moved from being a cadet to serving as a cadet leader when he joined the Cadet Instructor List. He retired as Commanding Officer after 27 years of service and then moved to the Canadian Forces Supplementary Reserve. Following another retirement, he joined The Navy League of Canada New Westminster Branch. He has served as Treasurer of the Fraser Alumni for the past 24 years during which time, the Branch has raised in excess of $125,000 to support Cadet activities. Other leadership and community service positions include multiple terms as 1st Vice-Sea Cadet Chair – New Westminster Branch, 1st Vice /Facilities Operations, President New Westminster Branch and 1st Vice President and later President Sea Cadet Chair – British Columbia Mainland Division (BCMD) The Navy League of Canada. He received the NLC- BCMD – Community Service Award, was made a Life Member of The Navy League of Canada and in 2020 received the Sovereign’s Medal for volunteers.
Dame Linda Colwell, DCStG
Brigadier-General Colwell, OMM, CD2, retired from the Canadian Armed Forces after serving as an Air Force Logistics Officer for almost 37 years. During her career she served on bases and wings within Canada and deployed to the Middle East with United Nations and the Multinational Force and Observers. Her last military assignments involved developing strategic level policy for Military Personnel including the publishing of the first Military Personnel Doctrine, developing strategy and policy for the care of the injured and working to address various Regular and Reserve Force personnel policy discrepancies. Since retirement she has directed her energies to volunteering, using her knowledge of strategic planning, policy development and governance in the public and private sectors to assist various not-for profits and charities. In addition to her work with the Order of St George and the Order of St George Foundation, she is currently serving as Chair of Board of Directors of the Commissionaires Ottawa Division, Chair of the Pensioner’s Dental Services Plan Board, and Chair of the Governance Committee of Friends of the Canadian War Museum Board. A long time Salvationist, she serves as Corps Sergeant Major (senior deacon) at Ottawa Citadel, a Church of The Salvation Army.
Dame Melanie Graham, DCStG
Lt(N) Melanie Graham retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in September, 2012. She served as a Naval Public Affairs Officer and enjoyed eleven years in the Regular Force. She began her career, in October 2000, as a Naval Reservist, but began working with DND Public Affairs shortly after her transfer to the Regular Forces. Graham has served in a variety of capacities including: Liaison Officer for the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), USN; Base Tours supervisor CFB Esquimalt; the PAO deployed to Vancouver with Lord Strathcona Horse Artillery (Royal Canadians) as Task Force Vancouver, a component of Operation PODIUM, a military support operation for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics; and PAO for 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group until 25 July 2011. Melanie Graham has both a BA and an MA in International Studies. She has three grown children and two grandchildren, enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle in her spare time, and has recently embarked on a new career in the field of digital media, including publishing and film production.
Chevalier Daniel Hutt, KStG
Daniel Marshall Hutt was born in 1949 in Nova Scotia. He was raised there until he took employment in Ontario, where he still resides in Pickering. He is the father of three, Tonya, Kristen and Sean and the proud grandfather of five princesses. He is predeceased by Wendy (Dunbar), his wife of 48 years. He had two careers during his working years – he retired as a Staff Inspector with the Toronto Police Service in 2000 and then spent the next sixteen years as Director, Campus Police Services at the University of Toronto (St. George Campus). In 1991 he received the Police Exemplary Service Medal. Before and during his retirement, he served on a number of not for profit boards – International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (6 years); The Faculty Club at the U of T (14 years); Public Sector Health and Safety Association (3 years) and the Air Cadet League, Ontario Provincial Committee (15 years so far) where he is the Chair (2019-2020). He is a member of the Grand Lodge AF&AM Ontario and the York Rite.
Dame Barbara Corbett, DStG
Born and raised in Cape Breton, Barb joined the Canadian Armed Forces (Navy) in 1976 retiring in 2011 as a Chief Petty Officer 1st Class (CPO1).
She was a Board Member from 1995-20016 with different Military Family Resource Centres (MFRC) and held positions of Treasurer, Vice Chair (twice), Chair (twice) and Advisor to the Chair. She has participated in several training sessions on governance, strategic planning and budgeting. After retiring from the military, she has worked for H&R Block for 4 months each year during tax season until 2020. She volunteers with her local Fire Department Auxiliary and with CRA (last two years) as a tax preparer for their Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. She has been married to Dell (retired naval veteran) for over thirty years and has one son, Matthew who is currently serving in the Navy. She and her husband have a hobby farm with a few beef cattle, a draft horse, chickens, a dog, a cat and fantastic neighbours along the shore of the beautiful Mira River.
Susan Everett DStG
Susan Everett is a lifelong educator who began her career as a classroom teacher teaching young adolescents in Northern Ontario. After several years of teaching young people, she moved into administrative roles, including vice-principal and principal, and as a superintendent with the Ministry of Education and school boards.
Since her retirement, Susan volunteered with Queen’s University as a community representative on the General Ethics Review Board and recently as a grant assessor with the Kingston Community Foundation. The opportunity to lead the national education program for the Hill 70 Memorial Project has been an unanticipated but welcome honour. Susan continues to develop education initiatives for the Hill 70 Memorial Project, including an eighth book about the history of the Project. Susan was recognized with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers for her contributions to the community and nation.
Since retirement, Susan has enjoyed playing bridge, reading, travelling, quilting, yoga, and gardening. Susan and her husband Warren, a retired air force pilot, have four children and three grandchildren.
Thomas Morin-Cabana KStG
L’enseigne de Vaisseau de 1ère classe Thomas Morin-Cabana est né le 16 octobre 1997 à Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Québec et grandit ensuite à Saint-Georges de Beauce. Monsieur Morin-Cabana s’implique dans sa communauté auprès du programme des Cadets du Canada, mais aussi au sein de plusieurs organisations publiques et parapubliques comme le Prix international du Duc d’Édimbourg à titre de Vice-président Québec, président de l’Association des médaillés et président du financement ; auprès de l’Ambulance Saint-Jean comme Officier jeunesse où il fonde le plus important département jeunesse de la province de Québec et auprès de l’Escadre 302 de l’AARC comme trésorier. Postes qu’il occupe toujours. En 2018, Monsieur Morin-Cabana se joint à la Marine royale canadienne à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté Montcalm à titre d’officier du renseignement. Travaillant à temps plein à son unité pendant ses études, il occupa le poste de Coordonnateur de l’instruction aux opérations en plus de s’impliquer activement comme instructeur de premiers soins de l’unité. Il est ensuite affecté au Centre de Coordination du Personnel Québec à titre de Gérant de carrière national. Ayant une vie déjà bien remplie, monsieur Morin-Cabana dévoue récemment son temps à sa propre fondation visant à protéger le patrimoine de la Couronne au Canada : La Société Monarchiste du Canada et a récemment accepté les fonctions de trésorier de l’Association canadienne pour les Nations Unies, poste auquel il s’investit présentement dans une initiative humanitaire internationale. L’Enseigne de Vaisseau de 1ère classe Morin-Cabana est présentement affecté au Quartier général du Commandant des Opérations interarmées du Canada – Ottawa et poursuit des actuellement des études universitaires en Études militaires et stratégiques au collège militaire royale de Kingston, ON.