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08/21/2025

08/21/2025

🎖️ THE CASE FOR JUSTICE: PETITION E6661 🎖️
Military historian Dr. David O’Keefe put it perfectly when he said that “Jess not getting the VC is like the Hockey Hall of Fame not letting anyone in unless they are better than Gretzky.”
This powerful analogy captures exactly what’s wrong with Canada’s approach to the Victoria Cross. Just as Wayne Gretzky set the gold standard in hockey but wasn’t the ONLY player worthy of the Hall of Fame, the bar for the Victoria Cross shouldn’t be set so impossibly high that no Canadian has received it since WWII.
Private Jess Larochelle’s actions on October 14, 2006, in Pashmul, Afghanistan, embody everything the Victoria Cross represents:
✅ Severely wounded with broken vertebrae, detached retina, and blown eardrum
✅ Alone at a destroyed observation post under sustained enemy fire
✅ Continued fighting to protect wounded comrades on an undefended flank
✅ Changed the course of the battle and saved lives
✅ Demonstrated “the most conspicuous bravery” under fire
PETITION E6661, sponsored by Liberal MP Pauline Rochefort, calls for an Independent Military Honours Review Board to examine Afghanistan veterans’ cases. This isn’t about politics - it’s about recognizing extraordinary courage when we see it.

If we keep waiting for someone “better than Gretzky,” we’ll never honor the heroes who’ve already earned their place in history.
Sign Petition E6661. The link is :
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6661

It’s time to recognize true valor.

08/21/2025

08/21/2025

The Army Cadet League of Canada is pleased to officially congratulate Master Warrant Officer Geoffrey Reed, the 2025 recipient of the Arm Cadet Medal of Merit With Walsh Bar for Outstanding Canadian Army Cadet!

MWO Reed has exemplified the highest values of the Army Cadet Program through his unwavering service and his commitment to excellence. As Battery Sergeant Major at 2370 RCACC, he has led with a high-level of professionalism and maturity, inspiring fellow cadets and his community alike.

From earning top distinctions in biathlon, marksmanship, and parachutist training, to his dedication in school and community service, MWO Reed consistently demonstrates what true resilience, humility and leadership means.

This prestigious award recognizes his remarkable impact and legacy as a leader and a true reflection of the very best in Canadian youth.

Congratulations once again MWO Geoffrey Reed!

La Ligue des cadets de l'Armée du Canada est heureuse de féliciter officiellement l'adjudant-maître Geoffrey Reed, le 2025e récipiendaire de la Médaille du mérite des cadets de l'Armée avec barrette Walsh pour le meilleur cadet de l'Armée canadienne!

L'Adjum Reed a illustré les valeurs les plus élevées du Programme des cadets de l'Armée par son service inébranlable et son engagement à l'égard de l'excellence. En tant que sergent-major de batterie au 2370 RCACC, il a fait preuve d'un grand professionnalisme et d'une grande maturité, inspirant ses camarades cadets et sa communauté.

Qu'il s'agisse des distinctions qu'il a obtenues en biathlon, en tir de précision et en formation de parachutiste, ou de son dévouement à l'école et au service de la communauté, l'Adjum Reed démontre constamment ce que signifient la résilience, l'humilité et le leadership.

Ce prix prestigieux reconnaît l'impact remarquable et l'héritage qu'il a laissé en tant que leader et véritable reflet de ce qu'il y a de mieux dans la jeunesse canadienne.

Félicitations encore une fois à l'Adjum Geoffrey Reed!

08/21/2025