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COMMAND STRUCTURE
Lieutenant(N) Paul R. Simas, CD
Lieutenant (N) Paul Simas first joined the Navy as a reservist in April 1996 at HMCS YORK at the rank of Ordinary Seaman. He took up initial military training as a Naval Combat Information Operator. In 1997, Lt(N) Simas left the Navy temporarily to pursue civilian employment. Later that year, Mr. Simas re-joined the military as a Sea Cadet Instructor at RCSCC VANGUARD and was commissioned as an Acting Sub-Lieutenant in 1998
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Lieutenant (N) Monika Hannon was born in Toronto and currently resides with her husband David, daughter Rachel and son Rhyse in Milton, Ontario. In October 1988 Lt(N) Hannon enrolled as a New Entry Cadet with RCSCC CHAUDIERE.
Throughout her seven year Cadet career, she accomplished Chief Petty Officer First Class and was appointed the Coxswain’s position, obtained Drum Major status with the Milton Tri Service Band, successfully completed the Boatswain and Practical Leadership courses and attained several awards and medals including the Legion Medal of Excellence. After graduating from the Cadet program and attended College in Thunder Bay, she returned to Chaudière in 1997 as a Cadet Instructor Cadre.
We thank the following people for their support:
Lieutenant-Commander(SAN) Richard Lewis, JCD (Ret'd) - Naval Association of Canada
Captain Richard Birchall - Toronto Brigantine
Ms. Beatriz Simas - Former Coxswain
Ms. Daniella Medel - Officer Candidate
Ms. Camila Medel-Lawrence - Officer Candidate