• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Major Lloyd Swick, C.D. (Retired), Ottawa, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Lloyd Swick's selfless dedication is much appreciated at the Ottawa Hospital Palliative Care unit, the Parkdale Clinic, the Peter D. Clark Centre, and at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre. From helping veterans with the writing and editing of their books, to distributing gifts and flowers, to playing the piano, Major Swick (Ret'd) is always available to help out in any way he can. A veteran of the Second World War and of the Korean War, he also shares his expertise with students and military officers in training.