Jim with Governer General Mary Simon

"I immigrated to Canada at a difficult time in my life hoping to find a way to establish a life that made sense to me. Yes, there were struggles and roadblocks and some really hard times but I found a community of like souls who accepted me, encouraged me, and inspired me to strive and be my best and give what I could to others. The recognition of the Governor General is beyond anything I could have ever hoped for. My only regret is that Mother and Dad couldn't be here to share this with me" - Jim