Mr. Jeffrey Lura is a serving member of the Royal Canadian Navy, having achieved the rank of Lieutenant (Navy). He is now in his 14th year of service.
Mr. Lura has a long history of supporting Veterans in his free time, having done so over the past 20 years. From his years as a cadet until today, his efforts have grown over time.
He has been a member of the Vancouver Military Dinner Society since 2013. The goal of this event is to raise awareness of Canadian Armed Forces’ and Veterans’ issues amongst the business community of Vancouver and raise money for charities such as such as Honour House and Wounded Warriors Canada.
He serves as the society’s Communication Officer and Naval Representative. He also volunteers many hours to run the Society’s various communications programs and social media accounts, providing free graphic design, monitoring and messenger services. Leveraging his naval connections, he ensures maximum participation in the annual event.