CME Commendations

The CME Branch Commendation recognize the outstanding contributions of members and friends of the CME family. Recipients of this award listed on this page.

Col R.N.H. Dickson, CD

07 May 2015

Certificate No 031

Presented in recognition of his extended tenure as a member of the CME Branch Executive as both the Branch Advisor and the Director Engineers.

His exceptional leadership, dedication and intelligence greatly enhanced the operational unity and effectiveness of the CME Branch at a critical junction in our history. At all times he placed the best interests of the Branch and its members at the forethoughts of his efforts and decisions.
CWO // l’Adjuc K.A. Patterson, MMM, CD

07 May 2015

Certificate No 032

Presented in recognition of his outstanding service as the CME Branch CWO from 25 June 2012 to 7 May 2015.

He provided superb advice and guidance to the Branch leadership always representing the best interests of the Branch NCMs. His leadership and dedication have greatly improved the harmony within the Branch and he has played a key role in the growing support and effectiveness of the CMEA.
BGen // Bgén R.W. DesLauriers, OMM, CD (Ret'd) (Retraité)

18 Feb 2015

Certificat No 030

Presented in recognition of his extraordinary leadership, commitment, devotion, and passion that he has demonstrated during his tenure as Colonel Commandant of the CME from 3 March 2010 to 18 February 2015.

BGen DesLauriers provided stalwart leadership, promoting and enhancing the unity and esprit of the entire CME Family. In rank he is a General, in his heart and in our eyes, he will always be a Sapper!
438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron // 438e Escadron tactique d’hélicoptères

15 Jan 2015

Certificate No 029

Presented to 438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (438 THS) in recognition of their extraordinary support and commitment to a member of the Canadian Military Engineer Family, WO Patrice Vincent and his family following his tragic death on 20 October 2014.

The respect paid to WO Vincent and the compassion shown to his family were remarkable and reflect greatly on the leadership, dedication and professionalism of 438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron and the entire 1 Wing community.
Capt William A. Stone, MMM, CD (Retired)

26 Apr 2014

Certificate 028

Capt William A. Stone, MMM, CD (Retired) excelled throughout his 39-year career as a field engineer. In retirement, Bill continues to be a remarkable ambassador for the Canadian Military Engineer Branch. His tireless support of everything to do with “Sapper” military history, remembrance, and his fellow veterans is most commendable. He is loyal, reliable, dedicated, self-starter who is competent at every endeavour, Bill seeks no recognition for himself. In appreciation of his outstanding and meritorious efforts in supporting Sappers “everywhere,” Capt Stone (Ret'd) is awarded a Canadian Military Engineer Commendation.
CFB Chilliwack Historical Society / Société historique de la BFC Chilliwack

26 Apr 2014

Certificate 026

In recognition of the tireless work of the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society to preserve the history and heritage of the former Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack and the Canadian Military Engineers. The Society’s leadership has demonstrated great initiative and perseverance in implementing its numerous undertakings. This leadership has combined with a hard-working and enthusiastic membership body to produce an amazing set of accomplishments. The Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society is representative of the spirit and dedication of the Canadian Military Engineers and is a most worthy recipient of the Canadian Military Engineers Commendation for its outstanding work.
Retired Sappers Reunion / La réunion des sapeurs à la retraite

26 Apr 2014

Certificate 027

In recognition of the Retired Sappers Reunion that has provided camaraderie for its Canadian Military Engineer membership through its annual reunions and that has supported other good works throughout the years. For 40 years the Annual Retired Sappers Reunion has been a very important contributor to maintaining fellowship among the Canadian Military Engineer family. Of equal importance, the volunteer efforts of its membership and their financial contributions have greatly supported a wide variety of initiatives that help preserve and enhance the heritage of the Canadian Military Engineers. The Annual Retired Sappers Reunion is representative of the high spirit and dedication of the Canadian Military Engineers.
Mr./M Bill McVean

26 Apr 2013

Certificate 025

For helping the Canadian Military Engineer Branch to perpetuate, both in Canada and abroad, the history of 23 Field Company RCE’s heroic actions during World War II’s Op Berlin. Therein, Mr. McVean assisted today’s Sappers to appreciate their predecessors’ heroic actions to enable approximately 2,500 Allied airborne troops to withdraw from the Arnhem salient in September 1944.
CWO/Adjuc D.N.F. Shavalier, CD (Ret’d)

15 Dec 2011

Certificate No. 024

In recognition for his 41 plus years of loyal and dedicated services to the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, in both Regular Force and Reserve Force, and for his significant contributions to the support to Canadian Forces Operations at home and abroad.
Capt J.R.J. Landry, CD

08 Sep 2011

Certificate No. 23

In recognition of his outstanding commitment, dedication and professionalism as the CME Branch Adjutant since 1 April 2002. As Branch Adjutant he has brought great credit to the Canadian Military Engineers.