Minister John Fleury is remembered as a proud Métis Veteran, public servant, and community leader whose life was defined by service, leadership, and dedication to his people. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1977 to 1982, beginning with Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry at CFB Shilo and later serving in Infantry Signals at CFB Calgary. His military service reflected discipline, loyalty, and a deep commitment to Canada.
Rubin Alexander Coward, CD Airforce Veteran Rubin Alexander Coward, CD is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran and nationally respected community advocate whose life has been shaped by service, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice. A former Senior Non Commissioned…
Carlos Alberto Pacheco Oliveira Portuguese Armed Forces Veteran Carlos Alberto Pacheco Oliveira is a Veterans Legacy Award recipient whose life reflects courage, resilience, and service across generations. Born in Fajã Baixo, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, he was raised in a…
Sergeant Kevin Morrison Royal Canadian Air Force Sergeant Kevin Morrison is a proud Ojibway Veteran from Thessalon First Nation in Northern Ontario whose career reflects service, resilience, and cultural leadership. He began his military journey in 2009 through the Bold…
Liliose Gwendoline Neche Military Veteran Captain Liliose Gwendoline Neche is a respected military leader, engineer, and entrepreneur whose journey reflects excellence in service, profession, and community. Originally from Cameroon, she immigrated to Canada in 2010 and has since built an…
Bill Shead, a proud member of Peguis First Nation, dedicated 36 years of service to Canada in the Royal Canadian Navy. Following his distinguished military career, he continued to serve the public as the Mayor of Selkirk, Manitoba, and later as Regional Director with Veterans Affairs Canada.
LS RET’d Justin Woodcock is a proud First Nations veteran from Opaskwayak Cree Nation and a dedicated advocate for veterans across Canada. With nearly a decade of service in both the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Navy, Justin began his military career as an armoured crewman with Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) before transitioning to the Navy as a Combat Systems Engineer aboard HMCS Regina.
Ret’d. Sgt. Devin Beaudry – CAF Ret’d. Sgt. Devin Beaudry served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 35 years, beginning his military career in 1978 and retiring as a Sergeant in 2013. For 31 of those years, he worked as…
Ret’d Cpt. Angela Brass is a respected Cree leader, veteran, and dedicated community advocate from Wuski Sipihk First Nation in Treaty 4, raised in Treaty 1 (Winnipeg).
Devon Clunis served the Winnipeg community with distinction for 29 years in the Winnipeg Police Service, retiring in 2016 as the city’s Chief of Police. Following his service, he was appointed Inspector General of Policing in Ontario, where he led the development of the Inspectorate of Policing, the first oversight body of its kind in Canada.
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