Howie Myers honoured as Irishman of the Year
By: Mike Cohen
The Suburban
The Erin Sports Association held its 46th annual Irishman of The Year Breakfast on Saturday March 8 at Plaza Centre-Ville Evo. A total of 660 people were on hand to honour Howie Myers, a community leader who has volunteered his time for over 45 years in various capacities, notably in the Pointe St. Charles area where he grew up.
The event has raised almost $600,000 to support families, individuals and organizations in need in the Sud Ouest area of Montreal. “Growing up in the Pointe people got us involved in sports so we could stay out of trouble,” said Myers.
Myers, who was introduced by his brother Wayne, says he is most proud of being the chief organizer of the Pointe Wish Softball Tournament. Established in 1993, it has raised $1.6 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, helping to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses,
On the eve of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set for Sunday, the city has been turning green. The gala dance took place recently while the luncheon is set for this Friday. Parade Queen Amanda Keating and her court were on hand Saturday as was Grand Marshal Danny Doyle and a head table of special guests. Amateur Athlete Awards were handed out to Pointe-Claire ringuette player Emma Mills, NCAA Division 1 Lake Superior State Lakers goalie Rorke Applebee of Chateauguay and Kristy Lee Fisher, a Special Olympian from Beaconsfield. Ronnie James was the event chairman.
Please go to our website and watch some video highlights from the event. n
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