Awarded on: 2005-11-16
Maurice P. Bilodeau, Ottawa, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
At the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, everyone looks forward to Maurice Bilodeau's heartwarming visits. Since 1988, he has been helping residents, with infinite patience and regardless of their physical condition, to make wooden objects, pottery and other handicrafts. A Second World War veteran himself, he gladly reminisces with the residents about their shared experiences. His relationships with others are always filled with great compassion, sincere and heartfelt kindness, and tremendous respect.