Wihuri Wonder Nominations

I was on my way to the PCL Arena to set up the live stream for the Canada West Hockey Championship opening ceremony when I missed a turn and ended up in a ditch outside the city. There was not a single soul around until a few minutes later, a woman and a gentleman stopped to help. The woman was a civilian, but the gentleman who stopped was Captain Pierre Bouchard from 1 CAD. He not only rescued me, but it was because of him that I was able to make it in time for the event and record the Wing Commander's opening remarks. By the time I reached back at my desk, we had 75 views on our live stream, which was only possible because of Captain Bouchard. It is true what they say, "not all heroes wear capes"; some wear the Canadian Armed Forces uniform.

I would like to nominate Allison as this month's Wihuri Wonder. She is an exceptionally empathetic leader who consistently supports her team, offering guidance, encouragement, and hands-on help whenever needed. Her caring leadership fosters a strong sense of belonging, making the team feel like a family. Allison’s dedication and compassion create a positive and collaborative work environment where everyone thrives.

WO Labossiere is the Operations Warrant for CFSSAT and continues to excel beyond his role through the coordination of several in-house courses, distance learning, and liaison with foreign military members. Most recently, he has been essential in the smooth handling of hypobaric chamber issues and the continuation of training. He was the main coordinator for the recent Wing Command Team retreat at Springer Lake and continues to maintain good working relations with our British SERE counterparts. Warrant Labossiere has also been the central point of contact for all the moving parts involved in the successful coordination and execution of our high Arctic training—a challenging course to attend and organize. The Warrant fulfills several key secondary duties and routinely performs as Acting SWO when called upon, consistently serving as a key cog in keeping CFSSAT running.