Friday, November 23, 2012

Sandycove Resident Recipient of Jubilee Medal


Sandycove is proud to recognize the efforts of our resident HARRY BOYER on being awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his voluntary service with Habitat for Humanity.   

 Harry Boyer is a very seasoned volunteer at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Barrie.  He has helped with demolition sites and many other projects throughout the years and at age 92 Harry is still contributing to Habitat. 

 The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians in their communities.  Recipients of this award are chosen through a nomination process conducted by both the federal and Ontario governments. This (Diamond Jubilee) medal has only happened once before when Queen Victoria reached it in 1897— the likelihood of it happening again is not in our lifetimes. 

This is a wonderful day to celebrate community members and wonderful Canadians.  Congratulations Harry Boyer, we are proud of your efforts and dedication to giving back to the community and proud to say you are one of the many dedicated residents living in Sandycove.