Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean (2nd L) presents Master Seaman Crysta Rutherford (L) with the Sacrifice Medal during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa November 9, 2009. Also pictured are Chief of the Defence Staff General Walt Natynczyk (2nd R) and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The medal recognizes sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Forces and those who work with them who have been wounded or killed because of hostile action or action intended for a hostile force. Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean (2nd L) presents Master Seaman Crysta Rutherford (L) with the Sacrifice Medal during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa November 9, 2009. Also pictured are Chief of the Defence Staff General Walt Natynczyk (2nd R) and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The medal recognizes sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Forces and those who work with them who have been wounded or killed because of hostile action or action intended for a hostile force.

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