• Awarded on: December 10, 2007

John H. Walsh, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

John Walsh has demonstrated exceptional service in action through his extensive volunteer activities in Truro, Yarmouth and Bridgewater. Formerly a board member of his local YMCA and of the South Shore Regional Hospital, Mr. Walsh has also served as a group leader with the Bridgewater chapters of Cubs and Scouts, and is a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He has long supported seniors and has devoted hundreds of hours towards the planning, construction and maintenance of the Veterans' Memorial Park, honouring the sacrifice of many young men from the region who fought in past wars.