Two Barrie veterans honoured with Canada’s highest volunteer award

Ret. Maj. Murray Lee Conley and Ret. Capt. Monika Sergeant each received the Soverign’s Medal for Volunteers - the highest award in Canada for volunteers.

It was a night of recognition at the Barrie Legion, where two veterans were honoured for their years of giving back to the community.

Ret. Maj. Murray Lee Conley and Ret. Capt. Monika Sergeant each received the Soverign’s Medal for Volunteers on Tuesday evening, the highest award in Canada for volunteer service.

Sergeant has spent more than 35 years serving those in need through the Red Cross and Salvation Army. Her dedication has meant hot meals for countless people, and, through her efforts with a charitable initiative, more than 25,000 bedkits have been distributed to children in need.

Conley has devoted decades to preserving Canadian aviation history. He founded a non-profit group dedicated to heritage aircraft and has worked tirelessly to ensure Canada’s aviation legacy is kept alive for future generations.