Royals commend RCMP officers in Iqaluit
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie are in the Nunavut capital for two days
CBC News
Posted: Sep 13, 2012 3:09 PM CT
Last Updated: Sep 13, 2012 4:19 PM CT
His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex and Nunavut Commissioner Edna Elias in Iqaluit today. (Emily Ridlington/CBC)
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Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, paid tribute to Nunavut RCMP at the legislature during his first morning in Iqaluit.
The Prince gave out Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Long Service medals and Commander’s Commendation awards to 14 RCMP officers.
Sgt. Paul Solomon received two honours.
"It's very gratifying. He's an amazing person, very friendly, it's kind of hard to describe actually," said Solomon.
Solomon was recognized for his efforts after the deadly First Air crash last summer in Resolute, Nunavut. He also received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.
"It's very very much appreciated all that you do in the service of the Crown and going that extra mile," Prince Edward said to the members.
The Prince and his wife, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, are in Iqaluit for two days. The countess visited the Qimaavik women's shelter this morning.
Next on his Royal Highnesses' agenda is a tour and tea at St. Jude's Cathedral.
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipients
- Chief Supt. Steve McVarnock
- Sgt. Paul Solomon
- Sgt. Kevin Lewis
- Cpl. Beryl Lewis
- Bernice Rogers
Long Service Medals
- Chief Supt. Steve McVarnock
- Supt. Hilton Smee
- Sgt. Neil Pearson
Commander's Commendation
- Const. Dustin Grant
- Sgt. Paul Solomon
- Insp. Gerry Kerr
- Staff Sgt. Steve Wright
- Staff Sgt. Garfield Elliott
- Sgt. Darrell Gill
- Cpl. Denis Lambe
- Const. Danny Gordeau
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