Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendations presented by the Honourable Erin O’Toole at ceremony in Halifax
July 17, 2015 – Halifax – Veterans Affairs Canada
The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to the following Nova Scotia and New Brunswick residents, honouring their contributions in the service of Veterans:
- Jerome Burke, New Waterford, NS
- Norman Crewe, Halifax, NS
- Clarence E. Dawe, Sydney Mines, NS
- Howard G.H. (Hank) Einarson, CD, Dartmouth, NS
- Karen D. Ewing, B.Sc., MD, CCFP, Bass River, NS
- Jim Lowther, CD, Dartmouth, NS
- Frank E. Martinello, CD, Sydney, NS
- George W. McPhee, Louisdale, NS
- Major J. Jason Samson, CD, Hammonds Plains, NS
- Elizabeth Marie Simpson, Sydney Mines, NS
- Lawrence Truelove, OMM, CD, Milton, NS
- Stephen Wessel, Lake Echo, NS
- Cst Reid Michael Smith, Moncton, NB
Through volunteer efforts, these citizens provide invaluable support to the Veteran community, promoting greater awareness of the sacrifices and achievements of Veterans, and dedicating themselves to Veteran care.
Martin Magnan
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans of Affairs
613-996-4649
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
