Awarded on: 2008-10-01
John Kolanchey, Morinville, Alberta
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
A veteran of the Korean War, John Kolanchey, of Morinville, Alberta, has put a lot of effort into assisting veterans and their families over the years. Since serving on the committee that oversaw the construction of the Kipnes Veterans Centre, Mr. Kolanchey has been a mainstay at the Centre. In addition, he has spent many hours counselling and assisting veterans by writing letters on their behalf, completing benefit applications, and accompanying them to appointments and meetings. Mr. Kolanchey is certainly an individual who does not hesitate to help those in need.