10/21/2026
On Tuesday, October 13 2026, a special presentation was made to two of our senior cadets. In 2024, the Murray Whetung Community Service Award Act was passed into law which is a Provincial honour for Ontario. The award is administered by the Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, the award recognizes exceptional citizenship and volunteerism. It is presented annually to one eligible cadet from each local squadron or corps across three branches.
The 2025 recipient for #2403 was WO C. Fitzpatrick and the 2026 recipient for #2403 was WO S. Fitzpatrick. As the award was so new, the actual coin/medallion was not available for the first two years. Now there is ample supply and cadets who earn this prestigious award will be presented with their medallion/coin as well as their certificate which these two cadets already received with their initial awards.
Presenting the coins is former #2403 Commanding Officer (and now Area Elemental Advisor) Maj. S. McDonald who was present for the evenings merit review boards. Congratulations once again to WO C. Fitzpatrick & WO S. Fitzpatrick for this honour and recognition. Who will #2403's 2027 recipient be? We shall find out at the 2027 Awards Night ceremony!
