Canadians recognized for their dedication to Veterans
Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation presented to 11 Canadians from British Columbia.
SURREY, BC, July 16, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadians from coast to coast provide outstanding volunteer service to Veterans, their communities and their country. Since 2002, more than 1,050 Canadians have been formally recognized with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for their service to Veterans.
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to 11 Canadians from British Columbia, to recognize their contributions to Veterans' well?being, as well as their efforts to promote remembrance within their communities:
- Adams, Mark, North Vancouver, British Columbia
- Black, Timothy, Saanich, British Columbia
- Briscoe, Norman Leslie, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Kerek, Warren, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Lieuwen, Kenneth J., Langley, British Columbia
- Linford, Kathryn J., Victoria, British Columbia
- Martin, Scott, Vancouver, British Columbia
- McLellan, John (Jack), Victoria, British Columbia
- Moore, Anthony, Surrey, British Columbia
- Nicolson, Richard Alan, Colwood, British Columbia
- Pfeifer, Mark, Penticton, British Columbia
The Commendation is awarded annually to exceptional Canadians who have contributed in a distinguished manner to the care and well?being of Veterans and/or to the remembrance of the contributions, sacrifices and achievements of Veterans.
Quotes
"I am honoured to award these 11 Canadians their Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to recognize their exceptional commitment to bettering Veterans' well-being or promoting commemoration within their communities. Thank you for all the work and time you have given for Canada's Veterans."
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
Quick facts
- The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation was created in 2001 by Warrant of the Governor General and with the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- Recipients can be nominated by peers, family members or other Veterans.
- The Commendation is intended primarily for Veterans, but may be awarded to non?Veterans.
- The Commendation consists of a certificate, a lapel pin for civilian wear and a bar for wear with decorations.
- The design is a gold maple leaf resting on a red poppy?a flower long associated with the sacrifices of war?with the Royal Crown on the top of the pin.
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SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada
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