Honours and Awards 2025
Dignitaries: (l-r) Paul Rampone guest of, MP Marilyn Gladu, MPP Bob Bailey, St. Clair Twsp. Mayor Jeff Agar & and his wife Sue, Immediate Zone A-4 Past Zone Commander Debbie Crown
and partner District A Poppy Chair Robert White, Guest Speaker James Dunn & wife Brenda, Zone A-4 LA Commander Susan Laker & husband Dennis, LA President Denise Tayor,
Preidents wife Kim MacNeil with President Shawn, Branch Padre's guest Simon Le Bel & Padre Paul Woolley.
Also Present:
Branch Dignitaries: Treasurer Dan Watson, 1st Vice President Marg Emery, 2nd Vice President Mike Derry, Poppy Chair Bob Chambers.
Executive: Shawn Osborn, Austin King, Shirley King, Joanne Derry, Jon Neely
Also Present:
Branch Dignitaries: Treasurer Dan Watson, 1st Vice President Marg Emery, 2nd Vice President Mike Derry, Poppy Chair Bob Chambers.
Executive: Shawn Osborn, Austin King, Shirley King, Joanne Derry, Jon Neely
Guest Remarks
Immediate Zone A-4 Past Zone Commander Debbie Crown:
Zone A-4 LA Commander Susan Laker:
Speaker:
James Dunn
Sarnia-Lambton MP Marilyn Gladu:
St. Clair Twsp. Mayor Jeff Agar:
Poppy Blanket: Thanks to Robin Neely & many others.
Guest Speaker
James Dunn.
Presentation: Speaker James Dunn describes the personal effects of PTSD.
James: Receives a small gift of gratitude.
Ladies Auxiliary
Branch 447 is proud of its Ladies Auxiliary. Our ladies are much appreciated for the exceptional work they do in the support of the branch.
Saving the best until last:
At the end of proceedings, along with previous equipment donations, LA Secretary Debie Quinn presented
the branch with a support cheque of $24,000, received by branch President Shawn MacNeil.
Remembrance Day Parade
Remembrance Day:
Branch Honourees
Past Office Bar/Medal
Ways & Means John Cormier
Executive & Membership Shirley King
Executive & Membership Shirley King
Recognition
| Legionnaire of the Year | Vanessa Barns |
| Certificate of Merit | Jon Neely |
| Certificate of Appreciation |
Colleen Brown Jackie Clendenning Anne Free Austin King Marian Maki Ashley Rogers |
| Selfless Service Award | Tim Patterson |
| Friends of the Legion |
Deanna McNeil Brenda Hanlon Maryann Beaudoin A. Robbins-Brooke Bev Bastow |
| Life Members | Robert Chambers John Cormier Malcolm Boczek |
Member Service Pins
Member Service Awards presented by Branch President Shawn MacNeil
5 Years
Affilliate: Tina Gatt, Fred Gatt
10 Years
Associate: Terry Clysdale
20 Years
Associate: Gary Kerr, Mike McCullough
30 Years
Associate: Fred Harrison jr., Jerry Harrison
35 Years
Associate: Richard Hamm, Carolyn Morgan
40 Years
Associate: Val Harrison, Tom Harrison
5 Years
Affilliate: Tina Gatt, Fred Gatt
10 Years
Associate: Terry Clysdale
20 Years
Associate: Gary Kerr, Mike McCullough
30 Years
Associate: Fred Harrison jr., Jerry Harrison
35 Years
Associate: Richard Hamm, Carolyn Morgan
40 Years
Associate: Val Harrison, Tom Harrison
LA Honourees
LA Member Service Awards presented by LA Branch President Denise Taylor
Certificate of Appreciation Austin King
Certificates of Appreciation Jerry Johnson
Bev Hill
Colleen Brown
Bev Hill
Colleen Brown
Certificate of Appreciation Austin King