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Brazilian Military Attaché,John Hannah Patriots Jersey UK, Colonel Wilson Mendes Lauria was yesterday awarded the Military Efficiency Medal (MEM) at a special farewell luncheon in his honour at the Officers Mess at Base Camp Ayanganna.The Defence Board agreed to confer the honour on Col. Lauria in recognition of his sterling and exceptional service to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and in contributing to the strengthening of ties between the GDF and the Brazilian Armed Forces.The award is presented to persons rendering valuable service beyond the call of duty to the GDF and to those who have contributed to the strengthening of its bilateral ties with other armies.Chief of Staff Commodore Gary Best affixes the Military Efficiency Medal to the uniform of Colonel Wilson Mendes Lauria.The Citation accompanying the Award reads in part: “…On assuming command,Mike Webster Steelers Jersey UK, you not only continued the work that was being done but expanded and strengthened all areas of co-operation between the armed forces of our two countries. It is not only your performance as Military Attaché in the field of military co-operation with the Guyana Defence Force but also the quality of leadership you demonstrated in the exercise of the function entrusted to you by the Brazilian Armed Forces.For this reason, the Guyana Defence Force awards the Military Efficiency Medal for service of a high quality and facilitating a high and sustained level of interaction between the armed forces of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Guyana Defence Force.”GDF Chief of Staff Commodore Gary Best congratulated Colonel Lauria on an excellent tour of duty. “This marks another milestone in the excellent relations which exist between the GDF and The Brazilian Armed Forces,” he said. The Commodore noted that the relations are underscored by co-operation agreements which the two militaries have signed.“The highlight of your tenure has been the expansion of maritime cooperation which has brought significant benefits to our Coast Guard,” he best stated.“The GDF looks forward to the continued strengthening of these ties and to further joint training and repair of the GDFS Essequibo in a Brazilian dockyard,” he added.In addition to presenting Col. Lauria with the MEM, Commodore Best also presented him with a commemorative plaque,Donnie Shell Steelers Jersey UK, a gift and a friendship ring.Colonel Lauria thanked the Chief of Staff,Kevin Faulk Patriots Jersey UK, the Officers and Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force whom he referred to as his friends.The Colonel became a bit emotional when he said that friendship was the best gift he received while representing his country’s military in Guyana.“The most important accomplishment (for me) was to create a strong relationship. Without a strong relationship nothing can be achieved,” he said. “The best gift I have received is your friendship,Jack Lambert Steelers Jersey UK,” he added.Colonel Lauria indicated that although he will not be in Guyana,Tedy Bruschi Patriots Jersey UK, he will, through his next appointment,Ray Nitschke Packers Jersey UK, continue to work with Guyana and provide support for the GDF.“In my next job, I will deal with Brazil’s neighbours on issues related to security co-operation. I will also be waiting for you at the World Cup next year and maybe also at the Olympics in 2016,Jack Butler Steelers Jersey UK,” he concluded.The Colonel presented Commodore Best with a DVD entitled “SANTOS – 100 Years”,Randall Cobb Packers Jersey UK, which tells the story of the greatest football club ever known in Brazil. |
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