2024
Volunteer of the Year - Wayne
(Andy) Orville Anderson |
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Wayne (Andy) Orville
Anderson was born
June 20, 1938, the
youngest of nine
children. Age 17,
following the
passing of both his
parents, he moved to
Port Alberni BC, to
live with an older
sister. In 1958, he
joined the RCMP in
Victoria BC and
underwent nine
months of training
in Ottawa. During
this time, he
learned to ride a
motorcycle and
served on Parliament
Hill, as well as
patrolling NCC
properties as a
member of Division
A. According to Andy
his toughest
assignment was
patrolling Lovers
Lane in Rockcliffe
Park.
After several
attempts to win her
over, Andy finally
convinced Ellen that
he was the Mountie
of her dreams, and
they married in 1960
in Ottawa. Shortly
thereafter he was
transferred to
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
continuing his
policing duties.
However, Andy left
the force in 1960,
and they returned to
Ottawa, where he
worked for
Statistics Canada.
In 1965 he rejoined
the RCMP, working at
Headquarters until
his retirement in
1994.
Andy and Ellen
raised three boys,
with the oldest born
in Winnipeg and the
other two born in
Ottawa. Since 1982,
Andy has been a
proud member of
Montgomery Legion,
where he considers
himself a
first-class member.
He is actively
involved in the
Branch,
participating in
golf, cards, karaoke
and supporting all
Branch activities.
His most significant
contribution has
been his dedicated
work for the Poppy
Campaign, where he
has volunteered
countless hours in
various capacities.
Ellen, Andy’s wife
is also a strong
supporter of the
Branch, dedicating
her time to knitting
afghans for
fundraising, as well
as toques and mitts
for Veterans and the
homeless.
On behalf of myself
and all Branch
members, I want to
extend a heartfelt
thank you to Andy
and Ellen for all
they have done for
the Branch and
Veterans over the
years. We look
forward to many more
years of involvement
and support. -
Robert (Bob) Buss,
President,
Montgomery Legion |
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