Meritorious Service Medal

• Awarded on: November 20, 2020
• Invested on: May 08, 2024

William C. Brooks, M.S.M.
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Georges Edward Potvin, M.S.M.
Gatineau, Quebec
William Frederick George Williams, M.S.M.
Greely, Ontario

Will Brooks, Georges Potvin, and Bill Williams founded the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to honouring all Canadian firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Since its launch in 2003, the group has established an annual memorial ceremony and erected a national monument in Ottawa to highlight the important role that the profession plays in keeping Canadians safe. Through support programs, bursaries and scholarships for surviving families, the foundation fosters a network of support within the firefighting community. The Foundation also encourages and supports all efforts to make firefighters physically and mentally well.