Seven To Receive King Charles III Coronation Medals In Campbell River Today

Seven local residents will receive the King Charles III Coronation Medals at a ceremony in Campbell River today.

The Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

It was launched by Governor General Mary Simon, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to Canada and their home province.

It is being awarded to 30,000 individuals nation-wide and is the first Canadian honour to mark a coronation.

In total, there were 22 recipients in the North Island - Powell River riding including six Comox residents who were honoured last month.

Tuesday’s ceremony, which is open to the public, is taking place at Eagles Main Hall on 14th Ave.

Doors open at 330pm with the ceremony starting at 4:15pm.

One of the medals is being presented posthumously.

Kyle Goodrich passed away last April after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

His spouse, Kerry, will receive the medal in his name.

In a release, the office of North Island - Powel MP Rachel Blaney described Goodrich as an “enthusiastic community member with a heroic generosity of spirit,” who left a huge hole in the community when he passed.

Anyone who knew him, the release stated, would agree he deserved the posthumous award.

The other six recipients are former Fire Chief Ian Baikie, Vancouver Island Mental Health Society Housing Manager Kristina Schwanicke, Immigration Women’s Centre volunteer Khammy Quan, Shelagh Germyn, known for The Women For Women 5K, 10K, and 15km Fundraising Event, former Campbell River Community Foundation Chair Judy Shepley, and former Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Rescue Specialist Thomas Hall.