Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Their sacrifice has helped us enjoy the lives we live today. Recognizing these contributions, many Canadians are dedicated to commemorate Veterans and their service. This support is particularly evident during Veterans' Week, when countless people volunteer their time and efforts to honour Canada's Veterans.
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Darrell Sampson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, attended a ceremony to honour the following recipients of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation from Nova Scotia:
- Commander (Ret'd) Heather Joan Armstrong, Hammonds Plains, NS
- Sergeant (Ret'd) Tyson Bowen (Posthumous), Lorne, NS
- Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (Ret'd) Banford "Ben" Broome, CD, Halifax, NS
- Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret'd) Frank Egan, Halifax, NS
- Catherine Marguerite Holt (Posthumous), Halifax, NS
- Todd Muise, Yarmouth County, NS
Each year since its creation in 2001, the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation has been awarded to deserving Canadians who have improved the care and well-being of our Veterans or honoured the sacrifices they have made. Close to 1,200 individuals across provinces and territories have been awarded the Commendation over the past two decades for their volunteer contributions in service to Canadian Veterans.
