Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 1996-02-07
Invested on: 1996-09-13
John Alan Gardam, O.M.M., M.S.M., C.D., Nepean, Ont.
Meritorious Service Medal (civil division)
Appointed Project Director for the World War II - Canada Remembers program in August 1993, Mr. Gardam showcased our country's finest military traditions and heritage. With minimal resources, he successfully planned and executed more than 200 ceremonies in Canada and abroad. His exceptional leadership and dedication made the Canada Remembers program a tremendous success, inspiring national pride and international praise.