I joined MPs Tom Kmiec, Blake Richards, the True Patriot Love Foundation, and the Order of St. George, Grand Priory of Canada at the Annual Canadian Walk for Veterans at South Glenmore Park. These great organizations support the members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, Military Families and the Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers program.
Presenting greetings to Air Force Veteran Wes Dixon on behalf of myself and Pierre Poilievre recognizing this 100th birthday milestone and his career spent in defence of Canada from World War 2 to the Suez and the Cold War. Wes is among the last of the greatest generation and I wish him a Happy Birthday …
Gunner Bill Stewart of the 14th CTR passed away on Aug 2nd. He was 103 and the last survivor of the Dieppe Raid. I joined veterans, families, and members of the KOCR (King’s Own Calgary Regiment) for a ceremony of Remembrance for Bill and those who died at Dieppe 82 years ago. Lest we forget.