CPO2 John Paul Ruiz
RCSCC John Travers Cornwell VC

CPO2 John Paul Ruiz is currently enrolled at University of Manitoba where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major of in sociology and a minor in criminology. His goal is to pursue a career in the field of law where he can help people and provide solutions to their problems.

John Paul joined Cadets in 2013 and has excelled through the levels, obtaining the position of Regulating Petty Officer (RPO). His many accomplishments and awards include Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate, Restricted Operator Certificate and Navy League Medal of Excellence.

John Paul has been active in his community by helping feed the hungry at Missionaries of Charity, Siloam Mission, and Winnipeg Harvest. He has also volunteered with the Festival du Voyageur, and the St. Boniface Diocesan High School.

John Paul has always tried to lead by example. One of his leadership roles was to manage the coxswains of whalers, when three corps participated in a sail weekend, ensuring that they could man the boat, while still being able to instruct the junior Cadets in their crew. A second role was as RPO, where he managed Petty Officers, some of whom weren’t confident in their teaching abilities, to successfully provide instruction to their junior Cadets.

Barb Johnson, CPO2 John Paul Ruiz and Brenda Lofto Forsyth, HMCS Chippawa. May 16, 2019.

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