The 2016 Canada Census reported 8,230 Centenarians with more than 8,000 living in Ontario (Statistics Canada, 2016).

On December 2, 2017, RCMP Veteran, Michele (Michael) A. Pepe (Rtd. S/Sgt #13134) joined the prestigious Centenarians’ club.

RCMP Veterans’ Association members, Jack O-Reilly, Toronto Division and Regina Marini, Georgian Bay Division, dressed in their Red Blazers, made their way to Port Elgin, Ontario to present Mike with a tribute from Edmonton Division, National President Al Rivard, and Board of Directors, RCMP Veterans’ Associations.

Congratulations Mike on your 100th!