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Senator Yonah Martin, back row in the middle, hosted a ceremony for the King Charles III Coronation Medal recipients at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 on Friday, March 28.
Photo courtesy Senator Yonah Martin’s Office
Senator Yonah Martin holds King Charles III Coronation Medal presentation ceremony in BC
Published 10:55 PDT, Mon March 31, 2025
Last Updated: 10:57 PDT, Mon March 31, 2025
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The Honourable Yonah Martin hosted a ceremony for the King Charles III Coronation Medal recipients on Friday March 28, 2025 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263. On May 6, 2023, Canada celebrated the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the first coronation of a Canadian sovereign in seven decades.
To mark this milestone event, the Canadian government created the King Charles III Coronation Medal program to honour Canadians who have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions and service to Canada.
The awarding of the King Charles III Coronation Medal is part of a long-standing tradition dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria.
The prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal was created to recognize Canadians from across our nation who have made a difference in their communities and for the betterment of Canada and the world. Senator Martin presented 11 recipients with the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Medal Recipients:
- Edwin Adye of Victoria, BC
- Ian Daniel of Langley, BC
- Ralph De Coste of Chilliwack, BC
- Doug Germaine of Chilliwack, BC
- Ron Foyle of Surrey, BC
- Thomas Gucake of Burnaby, BC
- Jai Boong Kim of Burnaby, BC
- Tae Young Kim of Coquitlam, BC
- Woo Seok Lee of Surrey, BC
- Leo Valentine of Maple Ridge, BC
- The Honourable Alice Wong P.C. of Richmond, BC
The ceremony formally opened with the national anthem, followed by the opening address given by Senator Yonah Martin and presentation of the King Charles III Coronation Medals. Each of the recipients proudly accepted their certificate and medal.
Senator Martin then surprised a group of individuals with a special King Charles III Coronation Pin for their contributions and service to supporting Korean War Veterans and the legacy of the Korean War.
The ceremony concluded with the Royal Anthem and official photos. Following the ceremony, there was a lunch for the recipients and their guests, co- hosted by Senator Martin and Master Chef Ae kyung Woo.
“On behalf of the Senate of Canada, I express my sincere congratulations to all of the recipients and their families, and thank them for their contributions to Canada.
"All the medal recipients embody the dedication, leadership, and selfless service that make Canada the strong and respected country that it is. They remind us of the values that define our nation: selflessness, compassion, and a dedication to helping others. Their unwavering commitment, driven by a deep sense of responsibility and care, is a source of inspiration for all Canadians.” ~ Senator Martin
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