Since serving in uniform, many of Canada’s Veterans continue to provide outstanding service to their country, their communities and their fellow Veterans. To formally recognize the contributions of these outstanding Canadians, the Governor General authorized the creation of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation.
The Commendation is awarded annually to individuals who have contributed in an exemplary manner to the care and well-being of Veterans or to the remembrance of the contributions, sacrifices and achievements of Veterans.
The Commendation is intended primarily for Veterans, but may be awarded to non-Veterans.
2009 BRitish Columbia / Yukon Recipients
•Fraser Berry
Kelowna, British Columbia
•Roger Bird
Nanaimo, British Columbia
•Guy Black
Port Moody, British Columbia
•Cameron Cathcart
Vancouver, British Columbia
•Richard Clarke
Chase, British Columbia
•Leo Fletcher
Kelowna, British Columbia
•Abigail Foulds
Coquitlam, British Columbia
•Bob Haldane
Victoria, British Columbia
•David Laxton
Whitehorse, Yukon
•George Lynch-Staunton
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
•Harry Quarton
Summerland, British Columbia
•Archie Steacy
North Vancouver, British Columbia
•Red Thibodeau
Victoria, British Columbia
•Marc Tremblay
Armstrong, British Columbia
•Wayne Wannamaker
Whitehorse, Yukon
•Judith Williamson
Victoria, British Columbia















