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Volume 6 - Legion BC/Yukon Command Website

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British ColumBia / <strong>Yukon</strong> <strong>Command</strong>A Message from the President<strong>BC</strong>/<strong>Yukon</strong> <strong>Command</strong> of The Royal Canadian <strong>Legion</strong>is honoured once again to present the annualMilitary Service Recognition Book.As we reflect back over the past 85 years The Royal Canadian <strong>Legion</strong> has been in existence, we celebrate the many thousands ofvolunteers whose time and commitment have helped make this organization prosper. This volunteer spirit has also helped build thisgreat country into what it is today.I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to those who have made this publication a reality, either by your contribution ofstories or through your generous financial support. Without your help this success would not have been possible.This sixth book of veterans’ stories will again help us fulfill our mandate of remembrance by publishing the stories of our ex-servicepersonnel, helping all of us to become even more aware of the great sacrifices that have been made over the years.This year, as we welcome back our Afghanistan Veterans, we must pause and reflect on the turmoil they have experienced, and wemust ensure their return to civilian life is as smooth as possible. <strong>BC</strong>/<strong>Yukon</strong> <strong>Command</strong> of The Royal Canadian <strong>Legion</strong> hasendeavored to help make this happen by setting up programs in conjunction with leading universities such as the Post TraumaticStress Disorder clinics offered by The <strong>Legion</strong> and U<strong>BC</strong>, and The Military Skills Conversion Programs partnered with <strong>BC</strong>ITdesigned to help ease ex-service personnel back into civilian life.As we continue our journey of remembrance and our struggle for peace, we must never forget those whose sacrifices have madesuch a difference to all of our lives.“Lest We Forget.”Yours in Comradeship,Bob Brady<strong>BC</strong>/<strong>Yukon</strong> <strong>Command</strong> Presidentwww.legionbcyukon.ca5

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