Gallery

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Maj.-Gen (ret’d) Barry W. Ashton is presented his MVA Commendation from Minister O’Regan for his continued dedication to Veterans.

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Lorne E. Baird is presented his MVA Commendation from Minister O’Regan for his continued dedication to Veterans.

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Archie Clark, receives his MVA Commendation from Minister O’Regan for his dedication to Veterans.

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Arnold Falls receives his MVA Commendation from Minister O’Regan for his service to Veterans.

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David Graham receives his MVA Commendation from Minister O’Regan.

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James O’Dell receives the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation.

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Commendation recipient, Donald “Sandy” Owen, served as a sea cadet officer for 13 years and has volunteered for many years with the Field of Crosses ceremonies in Alberta.

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Wally Patterson, fiercely committed to his fellow Veteran’s welfare, proudly displays his MVA Commendation.

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Cedar Rebecca Santanna, has been training service dogs since 2009 and is recognized for her advocacy on behalf of Veterans and first responders.

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Commendation recipient Leland J. “Skip” Saunders, has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 285 for 39 years and volunteers much of his time to the Legion, Veterans and their families.

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Ralph Schutte is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 and is recognized for his volunteer activities with the Veteran community.

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Earl Crawford “Sam” Simpson is a retired, long-serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces who continues to serve his country by contributing to the welfare of Veterans.

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Commendation recipient, Gabrielle Simpson, is congratulated by Minister O’Regan after receiving her award recognizing her dedication to the welfare of Veterans in her community.

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MVA Commendation recipient, Donald Strachan, is a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion with over 45 years of service as an active volunteer, dedicating countless hours to the Legion, Veterans, and the broader community.

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Gordon Uhersky, is a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran and he is being honoured with a MVA Commendation for his work helping Veterans gain access to the benefits and services to which they are entitled.

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Commendation recipient, Jessie Tylre Williams, is a singer-songwriter dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for Veterans living with PTSD.

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Linda Wright, a retired Canadian Armed Forces nurse, is recognized by Minister O’Regan for her tireless work on behalf of other Veterans.

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Commendation recipient, Denis Wright, is congratulated by Minister O’Regan after receiving his award for his extensive volunteer work with Veterans in his community.

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The 18 MVA Commendation recipients along with Minister O’Regan.