Special Events Patron
Dave Smith was born in Ottawa to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents who chose to settle in Canada to give their children a better future. He was raised and educated in Ottawa, Ontario, where he has continued to live. His early employment, along with his 13 brothers and sisters, was in his father’s shoe repair store in lower town. David has become well known for his commitment to his community and its well being. He credits his parents with having instilled in him the gift of giving early in life, particularly for those who are the most disadvantaged in the community. Read more...
Dave Smith was born in Ottawa to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents who chose to settle in Canada to give their children a better future. He was raised and educated in Ottawa, Ontario, where he has continued to live. His early employment, along with his 13 brothers and sisters, was in his father’s shoe repair store in lower town. David has become well known for his commitment to his community and its well being. He credits his parents with having instilled in him the gift of giving early in life, particularly for those who are the most disadvantaged in the community. Read more...
First Responders Patron
A leading voice for community service and social responsibility, Dominic is available to speak at your corporate, community, charity or school event. Whether a convention, ceremony, concert, fundraiser, telethon or other special event, Dominic brings his unique mixture of rich talents to any stage.For over forty years, Dominic D'Arcy has entertained crowds around the world with his unique blend of music and message. Musician, humourist, actor, singer and former police officer, Dominic is a truly versatile performer. His shows offer a high-energy mix of original music, combined with favourites in rock and roll, pop, folk, Celtic/country, Irish traditional and a little of everything else. Read more...
A leading voice for community service and social responsibility, Dominic is available to speak at your corporate, community, charity or school event. Whether a convention, ceremony, concert, fundraiser, telethon or other special event, Dominic brings his unique mixture of rich talents to any stage.For over forty years, Dominic D'Arcy has entertained crowds around the world with his unique blend of music and message. Musician, humourist, actor, singer and former police officer, Dominic is a truly versatile performer. His shows offer a high-energy mix of original music, combined with favourites in rock and roll, pop, folk, Celtic/country, Irish traditional and a little of everything else. Read more...
One Health Patron
Kevin has been an esteemed patron of The Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services (CFAS) since 2010. Kevin is a three time Canadian blind speed skater world champion with aspirations of competing at the Olympics. In addition to speed skating, he trained 5 years on Team Canada Development Rowing, two years with the Paralympic Team Canada Blind Team in running and made the Canadian Standards. This year Kevin also made the Canadian standard for tandem cycling in 2017/2018 winning a silver at Canadians 2017 in indoor track racing and gold at the Ontario Road Race Time Trials. Last month Kevin won a silver metal at the 2018 Road Racing event in Montreal and Last year he took up blind golfing and won low net at Canadians/ Provincial and 2nd overall at USA Blind Championships in Texas in 2016/2017. Kevin has a condition called Usher Syndrome; this progressive disease has left him with 2% vision and 9% hearing. Kevin has had two guide dogs Nemo being his first and Lewis who is by his side today. Kevin says that he wouldn't be where he is today without his faithful guide dogs. Kevin's message is one of hope in every facet of life ever remembering and inspiring others to never give up their dreams and to always keep smiling.
Kevin has been an esteemed patron of The Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services (CFAS) since 2010. Kevin is a three time Canadian blind speed skater world champion with aspirations of competing at the Olympics. In addition to speed skating, he trained 5 years on Team Canada Development Rowing, two years with the Paralympic Team Canada Blind Team in running and made the Canadian Standards. This year Kevin also made the Canadian standard for tandem cycling in 2017/2018 winning a silver at Canadians 2017 in indoor track racing and gold at the Ontario Road Race Time Trials. Last month Kevin won a silver metal at the 2018 Road Racing event in Montreal and Last year he took up blind golfing and won low net at Canadians/ Provincial and 2nd overall at USA Blind Championships in Texas in 2016/2017. Kevin has a condition called Usher Syndrome; this progressive disease has left him with 2% vision and 9% hearing. Kevin has had two guide dogs Nemo being his first and Lewis who is by his side today. Kevin says that he wouldn't be where he is today without his faithful guide dogs. Kevin's message is one of hope in every facet of life ever remembering and inspiring others to never give up their dreams and to always keep smiling.
Military and RCMP Patron
Lewis MacKenzie, CM,O Ont,MSC and Bar, CD Major General (Ret'd.) Lewis MacKenzie was born in Truro, N.S. a long time ago. He is a graduate of Xavier Junior College of Sydney N.S. and the University of Manitoba. During his thirty six year military career he served nine years in Germany with NATO forces and managed to avoid service in Ottawa by fitting in nine peacekeeping tours of duty in the Gaza Strip, Cyprus, Cairo, Vietnam, Central America and Sarajevo.
In 1990 Lewis was appointed commander of the United Nation’s Observer mission in Central America. Two years later he was assigned to the United Nation’s Protection Force in Yugoslavia. In May of that year he created and assumed command of Sector Sarajevo and with a small contingent of soldiers from 31 countries opened the Sarajevo airport for the delivery of humanitarian aid during the height of the Bosnian civil war. As a result he became the first Canadian, military or civilian to be awarded a second Meritorious Service Cross. Read more...
Lewis MacKenzie, CM,O Ont,MSC and Bar, CD Major General (Ret'd.) Lewis MacKenzie was born in Truro, N.S. a long time ago. He is a graduate of Xavier Junior College of Sydney N.S. and the University of Manitoba. During his thirty six year military career he served nine years in Germany with NATO forces and managed to avoid service in Ottawa by fitting in nine peacekeeping tours of duty in the Gaza Strip, Cyprus, Cairo, Vietnam, Central America and Sarajevo.
In 1990 Lewis was appointed commander of the United Nation’s Observer mission in Central America. Two years later he was assigned to the United Nation’s Protection Force in Yugoslavia. In May of that year he created and assumed command of Sector Sarajevo and with a small contingent of soldiers from 31 countries opened the Sarajevo airport for the delivery of humanitarian aid during the height of the Bosnian civil war. As a result he became the first Canadian, military or civilian to be awarded a second Meritorious Service Cross. Read more...
Patrons Memorial
Military Service Dog Patron
Retired Veteran Lloyd Swick’s military and public service career spans more than 44 years. He served as a platoon commander with the Calgary Highlanders in the liberation of Holland during WWII. Post war he attended the University of Manitoba and earned a BSc degree. He rejoined the military to serve with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment in Korea. He also undertook United Nations’ Observer duties in India and Pakistan.
Retired Veteran Lloyd Swick’s military and public service career spans more than 44 years. He served as a platoon commander with the Calgary Highlanders in the liberation of Holland during WWII. Post war he attended the University of Manitoba and earned a BSc degree. He rejoined the military to serve with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment in Korea. He also undertook United Nations’ Observer duties in India and Pakistan.
Human-Animal Bond Patron
Alan Thicke is a fellow animal lover and believes in Animal Miracles. He has earned a Golden Globe “Best Actor” nomination and seven Emmy Award nominations (five for writing, two for acting.) He starred as the dim-witted diva ‘Dennis Dupree’ on the NBC series HOPE & GLORIA, and has guested on countless episodics ranging from Just Shoot Me, Arliss, Son of the Beach, and Married with Children to Seventh Heaven and Outer Limits. Television audiences know best as psychiatrist and father Jason Seaver from ABC’s Growing Pains, now syndicated in over 65 countries. Last year’s Growing Pains: The Reunion was one of Disney’s highest-rated TV Movies. He has also appeared on the CBS hit comedy How I Met Your Mother. Read more...
Alan Thicke is a fellow animal lover and believes in Animal Miracles. He has earned a Golden Globe “Best Actor” nomination and seven Emmy Award nominations (five for writing, two for acting.) He starred as the dim-witted diva ‘Dennis Dupree’ on the NBC series HOPE & GLORIA, and has guested on countless episodics ranging from Just Shoot Me, Arliss, Son of the Beach, and Married with Children to Seventh Heaven and Outer Limits. Television audiences know best as psychiatrist and father Jason Seaver from ABC’s Growing Pains, now syndicated in over 65 countries. Last year’s Growing Pains: The Reunion was one of Disney’s highest-rated TV Movies. He has also appeared on the CBS hit comedy How I Met Your Mother. Read more...
MILNE, Rose Eleanor
Master Sculptor
C.M., D. Litt., D. Hum., S.M., LLD.
May 14, 1925 - May 17, 2014 - Read more...
Rose Eleanor Milne, C.M., R.C.A.; sculptor; b. Saint John, N.B.; d. William Harold and Irene Milne; e. Saint Pauls Acad., Montreal; Sacred Heart Convent, Athunsic; Montreal Museum Sch. of Fine Art and McGill Lab. of Anatomy 1944−45; Central Coll. Arts & Crafts, London, Eng. 1945−46; Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Montreal 1946−48; Syracuse Univ. 1950−52; Dominion Sculptor, Canada 1961−93 (retired); Freelance Sculptor, stained glass window designer, engraver in wood, painter in water colours; makes her own bronze castings; has designed and built statues in wood, bronze and stone for both outdoor and indoor uses; many low relief panels in wood, stone and bronze; designed and carved (with assists.) Read more...
Master Sculptor
C.M., D. Litt., D. Hum., S.M., LLD.
May 14, 1925 - May 17, 2014 - Read more...
Rose Eleanor Milne, C.M., R.C.A.; sculptor; b. Saint John, N.B.; d. William Harold and Irene Milne; e. Saint Pauls Acad., Montreal; Sacred Heart Convent, Athunsic; Montreal Museum Sch. of Fine Art and McGill Lab. of Anatomy 1944−45; Central Coll. Arts & Crafts, London, Eng. 1945−46; Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Montreal 1946−48; Syracuse Univ. 1950−52; Dominion Sculptor, Canada 1961−93 (retired); Freelance Sculptor, stained glass window designer, engraver in wood, painter in water colours; makes her own bronze castings; has designed and built statues in wood, bronze and stone for both outdoor and indoor uses; many low relief panels in wood, stone and bronze; designed and carved (with assists.) Read more...