SANDRA M STANWAY
Brooks Bulletin
Bassano detachment commander Sgt. Joe Schmidt and Brooks detachment member Cpl. Sharon McCready were two of 135 RCMP members and employees to receive a King Charles III Coronation Medal during a ceremony in Cochrane on Jan. 23.
Brooks Cpl. Mike Hagel, who was scheduled to receive a medal, will be presented his medal at a later date.
“It was an honour to receive this and be nominated,” Schmidt said.
“It was an absolute honour to be nominated and chosen as a recipient for the King Charles III Coronation Medal,” said McCready.
“Every time I put on my red serge, I feel a sense of pride to be a Canadian and to be a Mountie.
“I’m currently in my second posting and thoroughly enjoying living and serving the community of Brooks and the County of Newell.
“This award is a highlight of all that I have worked hard to achieve professionally and I’m very thankful for my colleagues both in and out of the RCMP who I’ve worked alongside on many files, projects, coaching sports and connecting with community resources.
“Thank you so much to my team in Brooks who make coming to work every day a true adventure and joy,” said McCready.
The RCMP K Division members and employees were recognized for their “exceptional dedication” to their communities and their unwavering commitment to service.
“Their achievements included innovative contributions to the RCMP, leadership in reconciliation efforts and cultural change and participation in domestic operations that directly supported Canadians.”
In addition to their service, their involvement in volunteerism and community engagement was recognized as an example of leadership both within the policing community and the one they serve.
The medal is being awarded to 30,000 Canadians who made significant contributions to their communities, provinces, or the country as a whole.
