Tish MacDonald - Program Director
Tish MacDonald, is a retired high school teacher and Program Director of Honour Them Well Remembrance Program, who has a passion for remembrance education and for honouring our veterans. Through facilitating and leading school and community remembrance initiatives, she hopes to honour the service and the sacrifice of those who have served, and those who continue to serve. Tish initiated the Uxbridge Honour our Veterans Banner Program in 2015, and continues to be a passionate advocate for the program. Please reach out to her at any time with questions relating to the Uxbridge Honour our Veterans Banner Program, or to receive an information package on how to develop your own banner program in your community. She can be reached at honourourveterans@gmail.com.
Phil Carmichael - Graphic Design
Phil Carmichael has been instrumental in the success of the Uxbridge Honour our Veterans Banner Program. An expert in graphics work, Phil created our Uxbridge Banner design template, and he also works with family members and sponsors in creating the digital file for each individual veteran banner. Some veteran photos require quite a bit of editing and reconstruction, and we are delighted to have Phil with his expertise on our banner committee!
Sherril Hodgson - RCL Branch 170 Legion President
Retiring as a Warrant Officer from the Canadian Armed Forces after 20 years of service, Sherrill Hodgson, CD, is currently on the Executive as Past President of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 in Uxbridge. She works tirelessly in support of local veterans, and in upholding the mandate of the Royal Canadian Legion. Our committee is especially proud to honour Sherrill and her late husband Robert, retired RCR, through the Uxbridge Honour our Veterans Banner Program. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country.
Ian Morrison - RCL Branch 170 Member
Ian Morrison is a lifelong resident of Uxbridge and the son of two Second World War veterans. His father Moir joined Scotland's famed Gordon Highlanders as a 19 year old and served until war's end including landing on Sword Beach during the Normandy invasion. Kathleen Morrison served as a British Army nurse and was also deployed to Normandy. Both parents are proudly honoured on banners by lan and his three siblings. lan brings a wealth of connections to the committee and is a valuable team member assisting with the banner mapping.
Rob Croxall - RCL Branch 170 Treasurer
“I feel very fortunate to have lived in Uxbridge my entire life. I grew up on a dairy farm just east of Uxbridge, studied at the University of Toronto in pharmacy, and had practices in Stouffville and Sunderland for many years.
My wife Karen, is the Madre for our Uxbridge Legion and that is how I initially became involved with the Branch. I am currently the Treasurer here as well.
I have always had great appreciation for the sacrifice our veterans have made. The banner program is a great way to honour so many veterans, and I am pleased to assist the committee with the finances.”
Bruce Garrod - Township of Uxbridge representative
As the Township of Uxbridge Council representative for the Veterans Banner program, I’m proud to be able to help support this important recognition of our Veterans. Although my dad, who was a WWII British navy veteran, did not live in Uxbridge, he has a unique connection to the community through his participatin at the Township’s Remembrance Day service. He always spoke of the moving impact of the role call. Many also remember his reading of In Flanders Fields at the Uxbridge Secondary School Remembrance Day service. I am proud of my dad and love that his banner will continue to be displayed each year in Uxbridge. We Will Remember Them
Lesley Burnett - GIS Specialist
Lesley is a GIS Specialist who uses spatial data to create maps. She is excited to be able to use her skills to assist the Banner Program. Lesley grew up with stories told by her relatives recounting their time in World War II. She is grateful that the Banner Program not only keeps her relatives close to her heart, but also helps to remember all who have sacrificed.
Nancy Melcher - Veteran Biographies
Nancy Melcher likes to write. Whether it’s stories for the Uxbridge Cosmos or biographies of veterans for the banner project, words are important to her. An Uxbridge resident since 1983, this retired teacher is an active volunteer with local arts or environmental groups, out on the trails or backstage with theatre companies, cleaning roadside garbage or in the kitchen with Rotary. Nancy is pleased to bring the stories of our veterans back to life, so their service record helps to keep their memory alive.