A member of the 1st and 2nd Battalion of "The Canadian Guards" during the late 1950's and early 1960's, Mr. Cassels served Canada both at home and in Germany. During 2000 he commenced his second term as Dominion President of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS), a position he was first elected to fill during 1990. He has worked diligently on behalf of the organization and its Veteran constituency since 1972, receiving numerous accolades for his efforts. He also played an important role in the negotiations to obtain compensation for Canada's Merchant Navy Veterans in 2000-2001. Mr. Cassels presently serves on the Youth Development Committee of ANAVETS as well as the Veterans Affairs Canada ' Canadian Forces Advisory Council. As part of his work with ANAVETS, Mr. Cassels participates in most Veterans Affairs commemorative pilgrimages to overseas battlefields. Mr. Cassels has contributed in an exemplary manner to the care and well-being of Veterans and to the remembrance of their contributions, sacrifice and achievements.
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