made a significant and outstanding contribution to the defence and security of Canada and the preservation of its democratic values. Murray served in the honorary position of colonel commandant of the Chaplain Branch of the Canadian Forces for five years and was appointed a member of the Order of St John in 2001. He was awarded the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for his contribution to the care and well-being of veterans and to the remembrance of their service and sacrifice. On June 28, 2013, he was appointed a member of the Order of Canada "for his leadership in the public service and for his regional and national voluntary commitments". References External links Royal Canadian Navy official webpage |- |- 1947 births Canadian admirals Chiefs of the Defence Staff (Canada) Vice Chiefs of the Defence Staff (Canada) 20th-century Canadian civil servants 21st-century Canadian civil servants Living people Canadian military personnel from Ontario People from Stratford, Ontario Commanders of the Order of Military Merit (Canada) Members of the Order of Canada Commanders of the Royal Canadian Navy