 Piper! Good morning everybody. To a very special day for the Vancouver Police Department, where we get to recognize the achievements of a retired Vancouver police officer, Constable Ed Lease. On June 6, 1944, when the Allied Forces landed on Juno Beach, fighting for the liberation of France, Ed wrote his motorcycle, equipped with a snorkel, off the landing craft and onto the beach. Their efforts, as we all know, will lead to the liberation of France and help bring an end to the war. Ed Lease applied to join the Vancouver Police Department in August of 1950. He and his wife, Dale, had two young sons and Ed was embarking on a new career. Retired Constable Ed Lease has made a legacy of serving Canadians and the people of Vancouver. We are very proud to witness his reception of the French Legion of Honor Medal as he joins a distinguished group of veterans who have been recognized for their efforts in the liberation of France. It's a real pleasure for me to be given the opportunity to present an award to a Canadian dealer veteran this morning. To be honest, I feel quite humbled to meet Mr. Edward Clarence Lease in person, considering what he has gone through. Edward Clarence Lease, we are here today to honor your engagement and your bravery during the Second World War. You landed on the beaches of Normandy in that day of June 19th, 1944 to fight for freedom, for the freedom of France. Thank you for your commitment during the France campaign. Thank you for your courage. You helped to restore peace and freedom in Europe. Being part of this brave soldiers you left, who left their country to contribute to the liberation of France in a crucial moment, you showed that you are worthy of entering the Légion d'Onerre. What you and so many others did during that time? Yeah. I look for a great honor. It's beautiful metal. It's too many. The guys that aren't here now couldn't get some of the recipient medals that I've got. They deserve it as much as I do.