Lt. Col. Dalton Eric Graham Named to Grand Cross for National and Community Service
Lieutenant Colonel Dalton Eric Graham was named to the Grand Cross of the Most Illustrious Order of Merit (GCM) for outstanding service in the fields of national and community service.
According to the official citation, Graham has given 42 years of exemplary service to the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, rising from private to lieutenant colonel through dedication, discipline and leadership. His military journey began in 1983 with the National Cadet Corps and has been marked by professionalism, courage and loyalty.
He has represented Antigua and Barbuda at regional and international levels and held key leadership posts, including commanding officer of the infantry battalion and chief of staff at Defence Headquarters. Beyond his official duties, the citation notes his bravery and selfless commitment to public safety and community development, particularly in the Painter’s Court area.
The award recognizes a career defined by patriotism and service.
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Well, well, well, well!!!
When Colonel Trevor Thomas realized his 40th year in the ABDF he was knighted.
Sir Robin was knighted on attaining 40 years in politics.
Cutie was knighted for 40 years of national service to Antigua.
The number 40 seems to be the sacredilestone.
I do not think that Lieutenant Colonel Graham has given 40 years of service to the nation.
However here he is receiving national award.
Well done Sir.
You didn’t select yourself for national recognition.
I am forced to ask this question.
Is the service any less important than that of the army?
Today we have almost a dozen police offers who have given 40 unbroken years of service to the nation.
They continue to serve with distinction.
Has their service not reached the threshold to capture the attention of those selecting nominations for nation awards?
Something must be terribly wrong.
Members if the ABDF work in obscurity.
They are not seen except in exceptional circumstances and when they are so visible it is to augment the work of the police.
Why?
Why?
Why?
Why do they receive recognition so quickly unlike the police?
How could a person make it to the ranks of Police cimmissioner and not be recognized while low lever ranks in the ABDF can make it to the podium.
It is obvious that the police are being taken for granted.
Changes need to be made to the system.
Change is needed now!!!!