Kyle Nordick, 14, of Ste. Agathe, was presented with a certificate by the communities Mayor, Jackie Hunt, to recognize his long-time involvement with The War Amps and for spreading important messages in the community.
Kyle, born a left arm amputee, is a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. He has been a Junior Counsellor to younger amputees at CHAMP Seminars and helped spread The War Amps PLAYSAFE message by giving presentations, participating in regional parades and educating children to spot the danger in their neighborhoods. Kyle also helped pass on the remembrance message to the younger generation by laying a wreath at the local Remembrance Day ceremony on behalf of The War Amps Operation Legacy and conducting a presentation at the local school.
“I would like to commend Mayor Jackie Hunt for recognizing Kyle Nordick,” said Danita Chisholm, Executive Director of the CHAMP Program. “We are so pleased with Kyle’s well-deserved recognition by the Municipality of Ritchot.”