J.L. Jordan Catholic School Yard Commemoration
May 5th, 2012
At J.L. Jordan we are guided by a compass that seeks to guide the children to do the right thing everyday - even when nobody is looking. This past week we announced that our project is being dedicated to four heroes from our community.
Our heroes are members of our community, from the past & present. Each of these individuals has done the right thing – “even when nobody was looking”. Their stories are each unique. The circumstances that they faced and their actions have impacted the lives of many, near and far, for years to come.
These individuals have demonstrated courage and compassion for others. They exemplify characteristics that we seek for our children.
We honour:
RCMP Corporal Laurie White – a former student of J.L. Jordan, Laurie has demonstrated undying determination and courage. As an RCMP officer, Laurie was injured in the line of duty. She is the only active duty officer in Canada to return to work with a prosthetic leg.
Corporal Randy Payne – On April 22, 2006 Corporal Randy Payne lost his life while deployed to Afghanistan when an IED struck his vehicle. Corporal Payne gave his life while trying to make a better life for others.
Andrew (Andy) Moffitt - Andrew Moffitt was a courageous young man who gave his life trying to help a friend attacked at an Ottawa bar in the late 1990s. Andy stepped in where he didn’t have to. He was trying to help someone in trouble and gave his life in return. We were honoured to hear that this is the first commemoration of Andy here in his hometown.
Warrant Officer Class 1 Robert Moulton – On May 5, 1943, WWII, the plane that Moulton was piloting was shot down by a German Bomber, according to a Dutch eyewitness account at the time, it is believed that WOI Moulton, in a heroic last-ditch effort, managed to avoid crashing the stricken Wellington Bomber into the village of Wilnis thereby saving many lives.
Each of the honourees above will remain permanently commemorated in our gardens. They will represent the points of our compass and provide direction for our students to find ways to do the right thing… even nobody is looking
