Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: October 7, 2010
- Invested on: June 10, 2011
Rank: Honorary Captain(N)
In the 13 years since 1997, Captain Steele’s unflagging service to Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, Maritime Forces Pacific and to the Canadian Forces in general, has inspired and connected the Navy with prominent Canadians and various business groups, as well as the local community. Through his extraordinary energy, vision and tireless efforts, the Esquimalt-based Navy has become linked to the identity of Greater Victoria as further demonstrated by Captain Steele’s commitment to create the Naval Centennial Homecoming statue on the Victoria waterfront.
