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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 1, 2004 - A3 Hendry will be remembered (C o n tin u e d fro m p a g e A 1 ) Chantal Ayotte · Special to the Beaver From left, Halton Regional Police Services Comm ission ch air Donald Robinson, H alton M P P T ed Chudleigh, Sgt. Diane H endry and Police C hief Kan A lgar with the posthum ous aw ard from the O ntario Crim e Commission for the late Sgt. Ray Hendry. said his dedication was all the more amazing since he had been ill for several years and was house bound for periods of time. Even so. Mowbray explained. Hendry maintained his connections with many Community Consultation Committees in Halton by phone and through e-mails and ad hoc meetings. He also supported the Halton Citizens Police Academy and attended other events as long as he was physically able. "Sgt. Hendry's leadership in the area of community safety is merito rious and worthy of recognition just for the level of passion he brings to the field during the normal course of his job," wrote Mowbray. "Yet with the personal sacrifice and demonstrated commitment and support which he has demonstrated throughout his illness to Halton res idents and community groups in the area of public collaborative partner ships is unparalleled and exception al. His actions are a shining exam ple of excellence." Hendry. 49, was a 29-year police veteran who devoted his tribute to enhancing police/commu career to bettering the community. nity race relations. Hendry's efforts As the HRPSfirst-ever to combat racism and intolerance Community Policing Co-ordinator, were widely respected within the he earned widespread respect for multicultural community and his tireless efforts handling count beyond, and at the time of his pass less diversity issues in Halton. ing, friends and colleagues agreed "He's left so much behind." said his "Hands Across the World" ini Diane. `There was so much he tiative will be one of his greatest wanted to do. He lived for this. This legacies. is what kept, him "Regrettably we going for four years. lost Sgt. Ray " He's left so much He wanted to get Hendry this year," behind. There was so better so he could said Algar. "We much he wanted to do. highly regarded Ray come back to work." Born in He lived for this. This is ... we called him a Hamilton, Hendry premier officer." what kept him going joined the HRPS and Nominated by for four years." carried out uniform Ontario's municipal · Sgt. Diane Hendry patrol in Milton councils, police before being services and assigned to Burlington court duty. Members of Provincial Parliament, In 1996 he moved on to police the Award of Excellence has been headquarters where his outreach granted to more than 6(X) groups and efforts to diverse communities individuals across the province immediately bore fruit. including police services and their In 1999 Sgt. Hendry received members, community organizations the Award of Merit from the such as Mothers Against Drunk Ottawa-based Canadian Centre for Driving and Phone Busters, and Police-Race Relations, an honour individual volunteers who work hard presented to individuals who con to keep their communities safer. Police, fire and emergency y workers honoured by Kiwanis (C o n tin u e d fro m p a g e A 1 ) The 14-year tradition of holding a recognition dinner honouring representa tives from all the emergency response organizations serving Oakville and Halton was upheld at the semi-monthly FfWHflis dinner meeting held Nov. 22 at the Monte Carlo Inn. Representatives of police, lire and emer gency medical service were chosen by their supervisors or peers. They and members of their families were guests at the dinner. "Kiwanis is pleased to recognize these individuals as well as the agencies they rep resent," said Kiwanis President Bill Reid. "It is especially nice to have their families in attendance to witness this ceremony." Const. Jeff Weyers was presented by Halton Regional Police Superintendent Dan Okuloski. Weyers led a team which successfully dis armed and subdued a distraught woman bent on harming herself and others. Kiwanis presented him with a commemo rative plaque and a cheque made out to the charity of his choice. Juvenile Diabetes. Oakville firefighters Greg Riley and Dave Blandlord were presented by Fire Chief Chris Powers. Both men rescued and resuscitated a young woman from a burn ing house and a smoke filled apartment. They were presented with plaques and cheques for their charities, the Neo-Natal ward at McMaster Hospital and the Carpenter Hospice. Paramedics Tom Stirling and Grant Rumford were presented by Haftrm-Kngion IVh-rttr*!-- SiTvii-ev Manager of Support Services Christine Barber. The paramedics were selected by their peers for leadership, patient advocacy, job excellence and other qualities. They also received plaques and cheques for Jake's House and Feed the Children in Canada. While "Kiwanis for Kids" is the normal emphasis of the club, in this instance it serves children through the above emer gency response organizations. Members of the public wishing information about OilfrwWo'Kwanis can call Secretary Vem Kingdon at 905-844-1074 or check the web www.oakvillekiwiinis.com. Ashlea Wessel · Special to the Beaver From left, firefighter G reg Riley, Em ergency M edical Services (EM S) officer Tom Stirling, EM S officer G rant R um ford and Halton Regional Police C onstable Jeff W eyers were honoured by the Kiwanis. Not show n is aw ard win ning firefighter Dave Blandford. enaisscmce 0 *" ^ D A Y S P A -- ----------------- is pleased to J We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 16,2005 between 10:00 am 3:00 pm for our Customer Appreciation Day As a token of our gratitude each guest may draw for a mini service that offers you a moment of relaxation or a complementary gift. 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