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Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation ceremony in Ottawa
June 14, 2018
Five Ottawa residents, each of whom served in the military, received the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation from the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minster of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence during a ceremony in Ottawa on June 14, 2018. The Commendation is awarded for an individual’s remarkable contributions to remembrance and service and care of Canadian Veterans.
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Participants at the event stand for O’Canada before the ceremony begins.
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Minister O’Regan explains the importance of the Commendation award.
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Ernest (Boots) Boutilier is presented his MVA Commendation from Minister O’Regan for his continued dedication to Veterans.
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David Michael Cole, receives his MVA Commendation from Minister O’Regan for his dedication to Veterans.
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Philippe Lepage receives his MVA Commendation from Minister O’Regan for his service to Veterans.
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C. George Pollock receives his MVA Commendation from Minister O’Regan.
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Justin Schmidt-Clever receives the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for his work serving Veterans.
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The five MVA Commendation recipients are honoured with their award.
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Canadian Veteran and former peacekeeper Ernest (Boots) Boutilier displays his Commendation.
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David Michael Cole, a Gulf War Veteran, proudly wears his Commendation.
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Commendation recipient George Pollock, a 38-year Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and David Michael Cole, a Gulf War Veteran, swap a few stories after the ceremony.
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Commendation recipient George Pollock, a 38-year Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces speaks with Minister O’Regan after receiving their award.
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