• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Gerald Thomas McGilligan, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Gerry McGilligan joined the Fredericton Police Force Auxiliary in 1984 and has since been instrumental in its development and success. He has been actively involved in the regimental dinner, the Cops for Cancer campaign and Identikit, as well as in other public safety initiatives such as the Neighbourhood Watch Program and community policing. In spite of the often challenging aspects of his volunteer duties, he remains a true ambassador of the city's police force. Determined to keep Fredericton a safe place to live and play, Mr. McGilligan has also coached soccer and hockey for many years.