in april 2008, the minister of veterans affairs awarded mr. babcock a minister of veterans affairs commendation. later that year, a small ceremony was held in may at mr. babcock's home, where his canadian citizenship was reinstated. another accolade came in september 2008 when the royal canadian regiment association honored mr. babcock with the honorary title of regimental patriarch. this was the first time the title of regimental patriarch was given in canada.