Support Our Troops
Honoring military families — inspired by a father's sacrifice in Normandy
A Personal Connection
Gord's commitment to Support Our Troops is deeply personal. His father, William Guy Tallman, served with the Black Watch Royal Highlander Regiment during World War II and was wounded at the Battle of Verrières Ridge in Normandy on July 19, 1944 — one of the bloodiest engagements of the Canadian campaign.
William passed away in 1951 at just 33, leaving five young children. This sacrifice became the foundation for the family's lifelong dedication to military families.
In 2014, the death of Corporal Nathan Cirillo at the National War Memorial in Ottawa reignited Gord's commitment, leading him to become actively involved with Support Our Troops, the official charitable cause of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Our Commitment
$625K
Scholarship Program
Completed May 2022 — providing educational scholarships to children of military families.
8%
Estate Bequest
With a $300K/year disbursement plan across Financial Assistance, Mental Health, Greatest Need, and the Tallman Scholarship.
Annual Disbursement Plan — $300K/year
$100K
Financial Assistance
$100K
Mental Health
$95K
Greatest Need
$5K
Tallman Scholarship
Canada Army Run
The Tallman family participates annually in the Canada Army Run, demonstrating their commitment extends beyond financial support to personal involvement and solidarity with military families.
“It's knowing that Canadians are standing behind you.”
A Legacy Gift for Military Families
The family has committed a gift in their will to ensure that support for Canadian military families continues for generations to come. This commitment reflects the family's deeply held belief that “Our Freedom is not Free” and that those who serve deserve our lasting gratitude.