Fleurons Glorieux Gala Soiree in Support of Canadian Military Personnel - Montreal, Tue Nov 8, 2011

Presentation of the Million Dollar Cheque
(L) to (R) Paul Desmaris, Jr., Louis Vachon, Pierre Beaudoin, Marc Parent, Blake Goldring, Stephen Gregory, and LGén Michel Maisonneuve 

On Tuesday November 8, 2011, at the beginning of Veteran's Week, Les Fleurons Glorieux Gala was held at Montréal's Windsor Station to celebrate the return of members of our Canadian Armed Forces. Specially invited Military Personnel were welcomed as they reached the end of a long combat mission in Afghanistan. The final rotation, comprised of troops primarily from Quebec, were honoured during this very special evening that included·over 700 guests who dined and danced amongst political dignitaries and Quebec vedettes (including Jonas, Ben Mulroney, Caroline Néron, Guy Lafleur, Joannie Rochette and Alexandre Bilodeau). There was also a special taped tribute from Celine Dion.

Special recognition goes to Quebec Chapter President Steve Gregory, and Fleurons Glorieux Honorary Co-Chairs Paul Desmaris Jr., Pierre Beaudoin, Marc Parent and Louis Vachon. Event proceeds will help support Canada Company Scholarships, Summer Camps for children of Canadian Forces Personnel and other events and activities that support Canadian Military Families.

Loyalist College Presents First Project Hero Scholarship

Project Hero Scholarship recipient, Louis O'Driscoll
with Loyalist College President Maureen Piercy

The first Project Hero Scholarship presented by Loyalist College has been awarded to student Louis O'Driscoll, son of the late Corporal Jacques Larocque, who lost his life while serving with the Canadian Forces

Award recipient, Louis O'Driscoll, who achieved a 93% average last semester, is a student in his second year of the Community and Justice Service Worker program. "I recall how proud I was as a young boy, to see my father in his military uniform. My father would be very proud to know that I have been awarded a scholarship that recognizes the Canadian Forces personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to our country," he said. "I am honoured to be Loyalist's first recipient of this special award."