Adam Webber: Honouring the fallen and inspiring the future
January 31, 2025
As a lifelong servant for both his community and his country, Adam Webber’s role as the National Command Sergeant-Major for the Correctional Service of Canada’s (CSC) Guard of Honour is much more than a title—it’s a mission.
Whether he’s leading funeral processions for fallen officers, commanding parades, or volunteering with youth, Adam has spent decades ensuring the sacrifices of others are never forgotten.
Growing up on a military base in Alberta, Adam has always been surrounded by the discipline and duty of military life. His late father, a sergeant major and peacekeeper with the Canadian Armed Forces, often shared stories of service that would spark a fire in Adam to follow in his footsteps one day. It led him to join the Army Cadet program at age 12, the Canadian Forces reserves at 17, and eventually CSC in 2002, followed by the Guard of Honour in 2003.
The Guard is a voluntary group dedicated to representing CSC at ceremonies and funerals for those killed in the line of duty across North America, as well as community events such as parades and hockey games.
For Adam, the sight of members in their ceremonial uniforms at an event was all it took to inspire him to join. But it wasn’t just his father’s legacy that guided him; in 2010, his best friend was killed while serving in the military in Afghanistan, a moment he describes as life-changing.
As the National Command Sergeant-Major for the Correctional Service of Canada’s Guard of Honour, Adam Webber’s duties include commanding parades and leading funeral processions for fallen officers.
“Honouring our fallen is my main reason for doing this,” he says. “It’s deeply personal, and it’s my way of ensuring their legacy lives on.”
From there, his leadership skills propelled him to the top, becoming the Regional Sergeant-Major for the Pacific Region in 2011 and later the National Command Sergeant-Major in 2017, one of the highest ranks in the Guard.
As a lifelong servant for both his community and his country, Adam Webber has spent decades ensuring the sacrifices of others are never forgotten.
But Adam’s impact extends far beyond the Guard. Over the years, he has volunteered with countless organizations, from the BC Law Enforcement Memorial to Cops for Cancer and the Abbotsford International Airshow. He has raised funds for scholarships for the children of fallen officers through the Police and Peace Officers Memorial Ribbon Society, while his role as a Commissioned Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces involves mentoring young leaders in the Army Cadet program.
In 2024, Adam achieved a milestone that he calls the pinnacle of his career: becoming CSC’s first honorary aide-de-camp to the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
This prestigious role involves escorting and supporting the Lieutenant Governor at ceremonial events, a reflection of Adam’s dedication to representing CSC and the broader law enforcement community with honour and professionalism.
“It’s the most honourable position you can have and I know my dad would be really proud of me,” Adam says, noting that this achievement opens doors for future CSC members to follow in his footsteps.
It all comes back to the people he serves. “When a family tells you how much it meant to have the Guard of Honour at their loved one’s service, it reinforces why we do this,” he explains.
As he nears the end of his career, Adam hopes to inspire the next generation to carry the torch.
“This isn’t about one person - it’s a collective effort to honour those who sacrificed for Canada. If I’ve opened doors for others to do this work, then I’ve done my job.”
In 2024, Adam Webber became CSC’s first honorary aide-de-camp to the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
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