SURREY,
BC, Feb. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government
of Canada is committed to
recognizing those who have contributed to the well-being of
Veterans and their families, and to keeping the memory of their
contributions, sacrifices, and achievements alive.
Today in Surrey, Minister
Fisher awarded the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to the
following three individuals for their exemplary volunteer
efforts:
- Clinton Yong-Jin Lee, Coquitlam, British Columbia
- Allan Bryan Plett, Langley, British Columbia
- Reverand Paul Richards,
Surrey, British Columbia
Canadians can learn more and nominate someone for the Minister
of Veterans Affairs Commendation, by visiting veterans.gc.ca.
Quotes
"It is a privilege for me to give my first-ever commendations
since being appointed as Minister of Veterans Affairs to these
three worthy recipients: Clinton Yong-Jin
Lee, Allan Bryan Plett, and
Reverand Paul Richards. Their
efforts have helped improve the lives of Canadian Veterans, as well
as honour their service and sacrifice."
The Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs
and Associate Minister of National Defence
Quick facts
- The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation was created in
2001 by Warrant of the Governor General and with the approval of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- Recipients can be nominated by their peers, family members or
others.
- The Commendation is intended primarily for Veterans, but
non-Veterans may also qualify as recipients.
- The Commendation consists of a certificate, a lapel pin for
civilian wear and a bar for wear with decorations.
- The design is a gold maple leaf resting on a red poppy—a flower
long associated with the sacrifices of war—and a Royal Crown on the top of the pin.
Associated links:
- Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation
- Recipient Citations
- Nomination Process
SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa
