Minister of Veterans Affairs honours Vancouver Islanders for outstanding contributions to Canada's Veterans

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The Honourable Julian Fantino presents commendations at a ceremony in Victoria

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September 12, 2014 – Victoria – Veterans Affairs Canada

The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today honoured the following 11 Vancouver Islanders with commendations for their exemplary service to Veterans:

Peter Scot Betcher, Nanaimo
Peter Godwin Chance, Sidney
Terence Chester, Comox
James Francis Edwards, Comox
Ted Gibbon, Comox
Padre Arthur Donald Lee, Sooke
James Patrick MacMillan-Murphy, Victoria
Donald Richard McDonald, Quadra Island
Joan O. Thomas, Victoria
Donald Thomas, East Sooke
Sharle Edward Widenmaier, Saanichton

The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation is awarded to individuals who have contributed to the care and well-being of Veterans or to the remembrance of the contributions, sacrifices and achievements of Veterans.

Quick Facts

The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation was created in 2001 by warrant of the Governor General and with the approval of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Commendation is intended primarily for Veterans, but may be awarded to non-Veterans in recognition of their service to the Veterans community.
To date, 137 British Columbians have received the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation.

Quotes

"It is a privilege to recognize the selfless efforts of these dedicated individuals who have generously given of their time and energy to support and care for our Veterans. Their exemplary contributions are indicative of the enormous respect and gratitude shared by all Canadians for the men and women who have served in uniform."
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs

"I offer my heartfelt congratulations to these dedicated British Columbians for their commitment to Canada's Veterans. They are most deserving of this recognition and I applaud them for their efforts to better the lives of our men and women who have served in uniform."
The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry & Minister Responsible for British Columbia

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Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649

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