Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association
Chapter V, Surrey B.C.
We are a
Canadian
Forces Veterans Association
Serving All Veterans
This year National Peacekeepers' Day
Local Celebrations were held on the 8th of August, 2009
The Ceremonies Commenced at 3 p.m. in front of the Cenotaph at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240 (2643-128 Ave., Surrey, BC)
Pictures of the event can be found under the above tab "Photos"
The Provincial ceremony was held on Sunday, August 9 on the grounds of the BC Legislature in Victoria and some mainland members were also in attendance.
CPVA's National mission is "Bringing Veterans Together" One way for us to continue to successfully accomplish this mission is to share information and partner with as many veterans' organizations, veterans, their families and service providers as possible.
Surrey Chapter meets regularly at 13:00 hours on the second Saturday of each month in the community centre at West Villa Estates, 8560 156th Street, Surrey, BC (Fleetwood)
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There have been a number of tributes to Canada's Military deployment into Afghanistan. Thanking those who are serving and in remembrance to those who have paid the ultimate price.
By way of a token, here's a tune which I'm sure you'll enjoy.
It's called the "Highway of Heroes by Ginny McIlmoyle
Another tune "Maples of the Valley" was composed and sung by Ron Way as a tribute to his Grandfather who received the Military Medal in the Battle of the Somme during WW I.
He sang it before a groups of school children as they visited the Seaforth Armouries in Vancouver during Living History project as part of the "Tell the story" program sponsored by V.A.C. in Vancouver.
It's a heart touching song:
by Ron Way
Contact: Membership Chairman:
Telephone: 604-551-6584
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: Jesus Christ and your country’s military personnel. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom to choose.