Mr. Gaëtan Caron is a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, having served his country overseas on several missions as Military Police and rising to the rank of Master Warrant Officer.
After his release from the Regular Force, he joined the Reserves and was hired as a support coordinator for Operational Stress Injuries in order for him to keep in touch with the military and Veteran community.
Mr. Caron puts forward many hours in support of his brothers and sisters in arms, as part of his work and during his personal time. He shares his knowledge and listens to those who need someone to talk to. He once helped a fellow Veteran finish his backyard patio due to physical limitations. He takes his motorcycle out to meet with Veterans who are need of a morale boost, and has he has spent his own money to help those who need a little extra food to fill up their grocery cart.
Mr. Caron, who has served as the Beloeil President, has taken the Branch from the brink of financial collapse to one that hosts ceremonies and events year round and hosts the local military units in Montréal Garrison during Remembrance Day. He was able to bring financial stability to the Branch by renovating the hall and leasing it for public use, holding flea market sales, organizing sports tournaments, having meal services, and even bringing an Internet connection to the locale, which drew in more members during the week. All of these efforts led to the resurgence of the Beloeil Branch within the community.