On May 30, 2002, Mr. Daniel Pilote (retired Warrant Officer), accounting supervisor at Valcartier Garrison, was appointed Member of the Order of Military Merit (MMM) for his overall career and, namely, two tours in the former Yugoslavia. After 28 years of service, he retired from the Canadian Forces in March 2001 and joined the staff of the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency (CFPSA). Mr. Pilote recently enrolled in the Reserve and is a member of the 55th Medical Company.

In 1977, Mr. Pilote showed courage and determination by overcoming a tragic accident where he was wounded when an anti-tank shell exploded during a range clearance operation at Valcartier Garrison.

Deployment Support Manager, Mark Larose (left), congratulates Show Tour Coordinator, Jean-Pierre Guérard for his 25 years of public service.

Mr. Pierre Simard, North Bay PSP Sports Coordinator and coach of the Thunderbirds Swim team received the Wing Commander (WC) Civilian Recognition Award. "Mr. Simard exemplified the PSP's core value of "serving those who serve" and his dedication has been the driving force behind the high morale, team spirit and success of the Thunderbird Swim team," commented WC Col J.D. Guérin.

Mr. Tim Morris Fitness Coordinator and Mr. Pierre Simard, Sports Coordinator, both of CFB North Bay, received Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medals from WC Col J.D. Guérin.

CFPSA HQ staff (left to right) Lara Rooke, National Recreation and Youth Services Coordinator, Kim Ann Charest, HR Policy Development Analyst, and Melanie Gammon, HR Manager pose in front of the CFPSA sign after completing a half marathon during the Toronto International Marathon held in conjunction with the Canadian Forces (CF) National Running Championships on October 20, 2002. Stewart Robertson who unfortunately is not in the picture, ran the full marathon.

CFB Borden NPF and base participants of the "Cause You Have a Life" video are honoured at a recent screening. This video is being shown to new officers and recruits during basic training to introduce them to the services of CFPSA.

Marie Danais received the December PSP Boomerang Award for her ongoing solid work as the National Physical Fitness coordinator. Her primary accomplishment was the production and delivery of a plan to conduct EXPRES fitness testing for our over 500 CF personnel in the United States. Until this year, personnel in the U.S. were considered "location excused" and thus could not participate in the EXPRES program. Marie's plan has effectively allowed our units in the U.S. to access fitness evaluations and programs formerly restricted to their Canadian counterparts. In addition, Marie's program has created the opportunity for PSP fitness instructors to travel to places in the U.S. such as Washington DC and Colorado Springs to conduct the evaluations. It is a "win-win" for PSP personnel and for CF personnel in the United States. Thanks Marie!

Sue McCormack, DMFS Regional Representative, was recently honoured at Family Resource Program (FRP) Canada's biennial conference with the Commemorative Medal for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

As a long-time member of Family Resource Program Canada's Board of Directors and Past President, Sue's contribution to the family support movement in Canada, her commitment to volunteerism and her energy, creativity and dedication make her an ideal beneficiary of this award. Congratulations Sue, from all your friends and colleagues.