Mr. Duncan MacKenzie is a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, having served five years in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He has been a loyal member of The Royal Canadian Legion for 21 years. During this time, he has volunteered countless hours with the Legion, Veterans, senior citizens, the Poppy Campaign and his community. Mr. MacKenzie is currently the Service Officer and the Ways and Means Chairman for Centennial Calgary Branch 285, and he has held the positions of First, Second and Third Vice Presidents. He has volunteered for many years and delivers small remembrance services at 10 nursing homes throughout South Calgary, including Rockyview General Hospital, for those who are unable to attend services in their community.
Mr. MacKenzie is a member of the Colour Party for the Field of Crosses ceremonies, which commemorate those from Calgary and area who died during the First and Second World Wars. The services take place each morning in November leading up to Remembrance Day and end with one-on-one discussions with school children about the military, the World Wars and Canadian peacekeeping missions.
Mr. MacKenzie has devoted many hours to assisting in the care of Veterans and often serves meals at large functions that are held at the Legion for Veterans, seniors and the community. As well, he volunteers with the Air Cadet Squadron in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.