Peel Plaza marked the site for a celebration of five City officers who collectively have served 120 years in Saint John.
The ceremony featured Chief John Bates, Lieutenant Governor Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, Mayor Mel Norton and others.
Constables Don Metcalfe, Stan Miller and Sean Craig received their 20 year service medals.
Today’s recipients are 20 and 30 year members of the Saint John Police Force. pic.twitter.com/uYM7zgrN8q
— CHSJ News (@chsjnews) April 27, 2016
Constable Craig says he enjoyed the video montage that was played. He says some officers included pics from the early days or recent ones and it also covers officers who trained with NASA and were part of a peacekeeping mission in East Timor.
A fun video montage of the 5 officers is being played. Lots of laughter in the room. pic.twitter.com/JFknJa9cXu
— CHSJ News (@chsjnews) April 27, 2016
An emotional moment came when Chief Bates surprised Excutive Assistant Brenda McGraw with flowers as she retiring this Friday. Sergeants Dave Cowan and Greg Oram received their 30 year service bar.
Exemplary service awards ceremony for SJPD members at Peel Plaza. pic.twitter.com/FzuMcKAZnd
— CHSJ News (@chsjnews) April 27, 2016
