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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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First Poppy 2009
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada and Patron of The Royal Canadian Legion, received the symbolic first poppy from Mr. Wilf Edmond, Dominion President of the Legion, with the help of Mr. Charles Belzile, Honorary Grand President of the Legion.
The ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Rideau Hall.
The six RCMP Veterans and the National Secetary
Cal Small - Chariman of the Benefits Committee - National Office
Ian M.Cooper - I/C Administration - National Office
Gaston Desormeaux - President - Montreal Division
William (Bill) Maxwell - Secretary - National Office
Al Rivard - President - Ottawa Division
Rick Morris - Past President and Chair Board of Governors
Bryan Neville - Webmaster