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I rise today to recognize and congratulate Master
Warrant Officer Stephen Jeans on becoming the recipient
of the Meritorious Service Medal, Military Division,
from Governor General Michaelle Jean.
The award recognizes individuals for bringing honour
to the Canadian Forces and to Canada.
Master Warrant Officer Jeans was the company sergeant
major, Indian Company, 2nd Battalion in
Afghanistan from January to August of 2007. He is being
recognized for his leadership, exemplary performance and
extreme loyalty to his soldiers and the mission during
diverse and complex operations while under intense enemy
fire.
Mr. Jeans and the 143 men who worked for him were
seeking out and fighting the Taliban in the Kandahar
district. They saw action sixteen times out of
twenty-four planned operations, in addition to four
other unplanned engagements.
The mission in Afghanistan was Mr. Jeans’ fifth
time overseas since joining the Canadian Forces in 1982.
Mr. Jeans and his wife currently reside in New
Brunswick with their two children. He is a former
resident of Cape Ray, in the District of Burgeo &
LaPoile in Newfoundland and Labrador, and his mother
Margaret Jeans still resides there.
Mr. Speaker, I ask all members of this House to join
with me in extending congratulations to Master Warrant
Officer Stephen Jeans on receiving this distinguished
award. All the best to Master Warrant Officer Jeans and
his family, and we thank you for your contributions to
our great Country.
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