Lt. Gov. Brenda Murphy, a Patron of the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick, attended the
Association’s Annual Award Gala held in Fredericton on October 19th and presented the King Charles III
Coronation Medal and the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal/Bars to New
Brunswick Paramedics in recognition of their continuous and ongoing commitment to Paramedicine and
serving the public.
In addressing the Gala attendees, Lt. Gov. Murphy pointed out that even the smallest of gestures can
have an enormous impact on the people you interact with, the people that you care for. You sometimes
go on calls and it really is somebody just needed you to say “it’s going to be OK”.
She continued, it is comforting to know that in any emergency in New Brunswick, you will always be able
to count on your systems. I know that people are always so relieved on your arrival. And I hope that you
know how much your efforts are appreciated and also I want to acknowledge the families of those of
you who are paramedics. The challenges that you might face and the sacrifices that you have made for
your partner to be a paramedic, thank you for your support.
To all Paramedics, thank you for making a difference in the lives of people that you treat, for showing
compassion, humanity and empathy regardless of who is in your care. Congratulations to those of you
who are receiving awards. Lt. Gov. Murphy presented King Charles III Coronation Medals and the
Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal and Bars to the recipients.
Recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal were nominated by their peers for their long service
and good conduct as a volunteer or member of the organization; for having demonstrated high
professionalism; or for performing a deed or activity that brings credit to Canada or the association.
Through their achievements and sustained contributions, nominees have distinguished themselves as
paramedics.
The Exemplary Service Medals recognize those persons in high-risk professions who have dedicated
themselves to preserving Canada’s public safety through long and outstanding service. The awards are
national in scope and are part of the Canadian honours system. Whether their work is highly visible or
rarely carried out in the public eye, the men and women of our protective services face daily exposure
to the potential dangers inherent to their professions. By performing their vital duties in an exemplary
manner, they improve the quality of our lives and our sense of security.
Recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal are:
Melissa Berry, Petitcodiac, NB, Eugene Boles, Quispamsis, NB,
Derek Cassista, Plaster Rock, NB, Phil Comeau, Saint John, NB,
Cheryl Crain, Johnville, NB, Margaret Dukes, Moncton, NB (Public Representative),
Zachary Hallihan, Renous, NB, Crystal Hart-Drake, Keswick Ridge, NB,
Mary-Ann Henderson, Miramichi, NB, Norma Hicks, Saint John, NB,
Christopher Hood, Fredericton, NB, Jennifer Jennex, Moncton, NB,
Serge LeBlanc, Lakeburn, NB, Ovil Mazerolle, Baie Sainte Anne, NB,
Troy McQuinn, Long Reach, NB, Teresa O’Hara, Riverside-Albert, NB,
Jean-Pierre Savoie, Grand Barachois, NB, Victoria Tozer, Miramichi, NB,
David Trafford, Florenceville-Bristol, NB
This year’s Exemplary Service Medal Recipients are:
2nd Bar to the Medal: (40 Years)
o Donald Campbell, Fredericton, NB,
o Shelly Culford, Pineville, NB,
o Edgar Raymond Goulette, Moncton, NB
1st Bar to the Medal (30 years)
o Troy McQuinn, Long Reach, NB
o Craig Pierre, Salisbury, NB
o Maurice Poirier, Shediac River, NB
o Victoria Tozer, Miramichi, NB
Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal (20 years)
o Charles Dallaire, Moncton, NB
o Tiffany Good, Riverview, NB
o Adam Hache, Moncton, NB
o Lorena Mack, Middle Hainesville, NB
o Wyatt Morrell, Woodstock, NB
o Chris Oakley, Saint John, NB
o Trent Piercy, Fredericton, NB
