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2011 Convention – Penticton, BC - Legion

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www.legionbcyukon.ca<br />

BRITISH COLUMBIA / YUKON COMMAND<br />

A Message from the President<br />

<strong>BC</strong>/Yukon Command of The Royal Canadian <strong>Legion</strong><br />

is honoured once again to present the annual<br />

Military Service Recognition Book.<br />

As we reflect back over the past 85 years The Royal Canadian <strong>Legion</strong> has been in existence, we celebrate the many thousands of<br />

volunteers whose time and commitment have helped make this organization prosper. This volunteer spirit has also helped build this<br />

great country into what it is today.<br />

I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to those who have made this publication a reality, either by your contribution of<br />

stories or through your generous financial support. Without your help this success would not have been possible.<br />

This sixth book of veterans’ stories will again help us fulfill our mandate of remembrance by publishing the stories of our ex-service<br />

personnel, helping all of us to become even more aware of the great sacrifices that have been made over the years.<br />

This year, as we welcome back our Afghanistan Veterans, we must pause and reflect on the turmoil they have experienced, and we<br />

must ensure their return to civilian life is as smooth as possible. <strong>BC</strong>/Yukon Command of The Royal Canadian <strong>Legion</strong> has<br />

endeavored to help make this happen by setting up programs in conjunction with leading universities such as the Post Traumatic<br />

Stress Disorder clinics offered by The <strong>Legion</strong> and U<strong>BC</strong>, and The Military Skills Conversion Programs partnered with <strong>BC</strong>IT<br />

designed to help ease ex-service personnel back into civilian life.<br />

As we continue our journey of remembrance and our struggle for peace, we must never forget those whose sacrifices have made<br />

such a difference to all of our lives.<br />

“Lest We Forget.”<br />

Yours in Comradeship,<br />

Bob Brady<br />

<strong>BC</strong>/Yukon Command President<br />

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