LITTLE CURRENT—Time certainly flies. It was 10 years ago that the Royal Canadian Legion first launched its Military Service Recognition Book, making the printing of this year’s 10th volume a very special occasion.
Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Information Bulletin editor Comrade Roy Eaton popped by The Expositor office in Little Current to announce the launch of the new edition and to seek assistance in encouraging veterans’ families to submit their service member’s information for inclusion in the book.
“We have a number of Island veterans featured in the book,” shared Comrade Eaton, “but there are a lot of other veterans who we don’t have included yet. It would be great to see those veterans honoured as well.”
Comrade Eaton shared that all nine previous versions of the book can be accessed at the NEMI Public Library on Meredith Street in Little Current. “The 10th volume should be available there very shortly,” he said. “We really hope people will take advantage of the opportunity to commemorate their veteran’s service to their country.”
Funds raised through the book have helped support programs for veterans to the tune of $300,000 since its inception, especially in the realm of transitioning back to civilian life. “Some veterans come out of the service totally lost,” said Comrade Eaton. “Many are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder from their experiences while serving. There are also homeless veterans who need our help to lead productive and meaningful lives. We are the only Canadian charity defending mental health for veterans specifically from coast to coast.”
The forms for inclusion in the Service Recognition Book can be found online at on.legion.ca/remembrance/military-service-recognition-book. The completed forms can be dropped off at your local Royal Canadian Legion branch. Island branches are located in Little Current and Gore Bay.
