King Charles Coronation Presentation

Los Angeles/ July 14, 2025
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It was a very well-deserved tribute to an icon, a philanthropist, and a great leader of our community, Asa Johal and his family when his wife Mrs. Kashmir Kaur Johal was presented with the King Charles Third Coronation Medal on Sunday, July 13. This Medal recognizes the unique contribution of Canadians to the betterment of their communities, the province and Canada.  As chairperson of the India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas Society ,8600 #5 Road in Richmond, Mrs. Johal has provided exemplary leadership. Not only that, but  she is also a great role model for her peers and youth. Mrs. Johal has been a strong supporter of various initiatives at the Gurdwara and the community. She well deserves this recognition. 

This presentation was made possible with the effort and good wishes of our local Member of Parliament-Richmond East-Steveston) Parm Bains. The presentation at India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, 8600 #5 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada was made in the presence of a large congregation in the Gurdwara’s Prayer (Darbar)Hall.   MP Bains thanked Mrs. Kashmir Kaur Johal and the Johal family for their commendable contribution to the South Asian community, community at large, BC And Canada. He then presented the King Charles the Third Coronation Medal to Mrs. Kashmir Kaur Johal. 

Mayor Malcolm Brodie, representing the City of Richmond, also thanked the Johal family for their generosity, dedication and service to the community. Chief Superintendent and Officer in-Charge of    Richmond RCMP, Dave Chauhan, also congratulated Mrs. Johal and complimented the Johal family for their outstanding contribution to Richmond, BC and Canada. 

Asa Singh Johal left for his heavenly abode four years ago. The Johal family also lost two of their grandchildren –Roop and Sanjay. As a tribute to all three of them, the Johal family has begun a Sehaj Paath at the Gurdwara in their memory. The Bhog and kirtan will take place at 10:30 AM on Sunday, July 20 . The Langar seva will be done by the Johal family. The Johal family and the Gurdwara management committee cordially invites to join us.  

Balwant Sanghera
Secretary, India Cultural Centre of Canda Gurdwara Nanak Niwas
8600 # 5 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada