Meritorious Service Decorations

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation ceremony of the Meritorious Service Decorations at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, on April 28, 2006.

Colonel Barry Wayne MacLeod, M.S.C., C.D.Ottawa, Ontario and Halifax, Nova ScotiaMeritorious Service Cross (Military Division)

As Chief of Staff of the United Nations Mission in Haiti from May 2004 to January 2005, Col MacLeod distinguished himself through his outstanding dedication during complex and highly stressful circumstances. During his tenure, Col MacLeod brought great honour to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation ceremony of the Meritorious Service Decorations at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, on April 28, 2006.

Lawrence G. Euteneier, M.S.M.Ottawa, OntarioMeritorious Service Medal (Civil Division)

In 2003, Lawrence Euteneier conceived and developed “Web-4-All”, a world-leading technology for those with disabilities and literacy impairments that affect their ability to use the Internet. Thanks to Mr. Euteneier’s achievements, Canadians with disabilities can now communicate electronically and access information and services on-line independently.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation ceremony of the Meritorious Service Decorations at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, on April 28, 2006.

Brian Lynthor Isfeld, M.S.M., C.D.Carol Margaret Isfeld, M.S.M.Courtenay, British ColumbiaMeritorious Service Medal (Civil Division)

In 1994, Brian and Carol Isfeld’s son, MCpl Mark Isfeld, was killed in Croatia while carrying out UN peacekeeping duties. To honour their son’s memory, the Isfelds craft, ship and promote the delivery of dolls nicknamed ‘Izzy’ to Canadian soldiers who, in turn, give them to orphaned and vulnerable children in war-torn regions around the world.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation ceremony of the Meritorious Service Decorations at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, on April 28, 2006.

Master Seaman Marc Miller, M.S.C., C.D.Halifax and Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia and Calgary, AlbertaMeritorious Service Cross (Military Division)

During the afternoon of October 5, 2004, a major fire broke out on board HMCS Chicoutimi. The submarine quickly filled with black, acrid smoke and was left without power. MS Miller remained calm and focused throughout, assisting several crew members who became incapacitated, and taking charge of a challenging situation. MS Miller’s actions were instrumental in preventing further damage to the submarine.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation ceremony of the Meritorious Service Decorations at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, on April 28, 2006.

Ann Richardson, M.S.M.Robert J. Richardson, M.S.M.Fort Erie, OntarioMeritorious Service Medal (Civil Division)

In May 1999, Robert and Ann Richardson established the Dreams to Memories Foundation in Fort Erie, Ontario. This charitable organization assists families with a terminally ill parent with children under the age of 15 in fulfilling a final wish. The Foundation has granted many dreams over the years, and created precious memories for families.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation ceremony of the Meritorious Service Decorations at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, on April 28, 2006.

Vladislav Alexandrovich Tretyak, M.S.M.Moscow, RussiaMeritorious Service Medal (Civil Division)

Remembered as an outstanding hockey player, Vladislav Tretyak, now a deputy in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly in Russia, founded the Group of Friends of Canada in 2003 to establish ongoing relations between State Duma officials and the Canadian Embassy in Moscow. Mr. Tretyak has brought great pride to his country and to Canada.