Volume 6 - Legion BC/Yukon Command Website

British ColumBia / Yukon CommandDear Reader,This book is the sixth in a series of Military Service Recognition Books we have been publishing since 2005. Thank you tothe Legion Branches, members, and individuals who collected, composed, and submitted stories that contributed to the greatsuccess of these publications.The professional expertise of Fenety Marketing has raised funds through the selling of advertising in these books and througha public telephone solicitation. The proceeds raised are being used to improve our services to Veterans and Legion programsin more than 150 communities we serve throughout BC and the Yukon.This unique publication is dedicated to the thousands of Veterans and ex-service personnel who have served their country sowell during times of war and peace. This book will help future generations better understand the sacrifices made during thesetimes of great conflict, and to better understand the purpose and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion.We have included a submission form to be used for additional stories. We encourage everyone to submit stories about theirfamilies with military backgrounds. The submissions should be up to 200 words in length, and contain a photo as well. Weretain the right to edit but will not make any changes to content; if you misspell your name or give the wrong information, wemay not make the necessary changes.All submissions should be sent to Gary Peters “Project Coordinator, BC/Yukon Command Military ServiceRecognition Book”.E-mail to garypeters@shaw.ca is the preferred method of receiving submissions.If you do not have e-mail capability, perhaps you could ask someone with such access to assist. Please send stories and photostogether in the same e-mail. If photographs are e-mailed please have resolution of 300 dpi minimum at size of original andattach to e-mail as a separate document.If you are mailing in your submission please send to: -Military Service Recognition BookThe Royal Canadian LegionPO Box 209Lantzville BC V0R 2H0Photographs will not be returned, so if you mail one in, mail in a copy.If you have any questions about the book or your submission contact me at garypeters@shaw.ca or call the Command Officetoll free at 1 866 340-VETS (8387) and they will try to answer your questions or put you in contact with me.When a story is received it will be deemed submitted for inclusion and may be edited and used without any further permissionrequired. The maximum length of these submissions should be no longer than 200 words, and a separate sheet of paper can beattached to this form.Recognition for our veterans is very important all of us. So let’s get behind this project and make it another successful andmemorable publication! The Military Service Recognition Book has been published annually for the past 6 years, and willcontinue to be published for the next three years.I hope this information and form is of assistance in preparation of your histories and stories and we look forward to receivingyour submissions.Gary PetersBC/Yukon CommandMilitary Service Recognition Book Co-coordinatorwww.legionbcyukon.ca319