CFLer Mike McCullough in PEI with Jack Gaudaur award

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has collaborated with the CFL over the last several years to recognize the historical bond between Canada’s Veterans and military and the Canadian Football League. This past November saw the inaugural awarding of the Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award to Saskatchewan Roughrider Mike McCullough. This award recognizes a CFL player who best demonstrates the attributes of Canada’s Veterans: perseverance, comradeship, strength, courage and community involvement.

The CFL and Veterans Affairs Canada introduced the Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award this year to:
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[*]Honour the sacrifices and contributions made by Canadian Veterans in a respectful and significant way.
[*]Recognize the legacy of the late Jake Gaudaur, a Canadian Second World War Veteran whose 45-year career in Canadian football included a Grey Cup as a player with a service team, the 1942 RCAF Flying Hurricanes, success as a team executive, and 16 years as CFL Commissioner.
[*]Celebrate the historical bond between Canada’s Veterans and military and the Canadian Football League.
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The Jake Gaudaur trophy will be on display in the atrium of the Daniel J. MacDonald building and Veterans Affairs will be hosting a ceremony open to the public. Mike McCullough is scheduled to be there as well as Veterans of the community. We would like to extend the invitation to members and players of PEI Minor Football. It would be a wonderful opportunity for them to meet Mike McCullough and local Veterans, see the trophy and learn more about the history of their sport and their country.

This event will take place May 18th at 2pm in the atrium of the Daniel J. MacDonald Building, 161 Grafton St in Charlottetown.

More info at [url]http://www.footballpei.ca/

Picture from cfl.ca