2 CANADA REMEMBERS 2019 7 | The IFP - Halton Hills We Shall NOT Forget The Royal Canadian Legion assisting 2010, close to 1,000 people attended this with the annual Poppy Campaign. He free luncheon to honour Canada’s veter- supports many Veterans particularly ans. Among the attendees in 2010, there | Thursday, November 7, 2019 Award honours volunteers for service to veterans those of the Canadian Provost Corps were 400 veterans, 300 guests and care- by taking them to medical appoint- givers, 160 volunteers, local politicians, ments, home visits and assisting with celebrities including hockey legend Paul funeral arrangements. He is a charter Henderson, police and military person- member of the Canadian Association nel. Additionally, Courtney organized of Veterans in United Nations Peace- a special tribute in 2010 to honour a keeping and former vice president young fallen Afghanistan conflict vet- and secretary of the Canadian Provost eran, Trooper Jack Bouthillier from Corps Association. Thomas is an ac- A B C Hearst, Ontario. Trooper Bouthillier’s tive member of the Canadian Army parents were in attendance at this special Veterans Motorcycle Unit, which (A) Veterans Helping Veterans founder Fred Smith, with beloved service dog Eylet. Photo by Julie Slack/Torstar (B) A member of the tribute and were extremely moved by raises funds to aid needy Veterans. As Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Unit, Bob Thomas had his 1956 Triumph TRE Canadian Army Issue at the 2015 Nelson Auto, the gesture. These luncheons now take a counsellor with the 3rd Aldershot Bike and Truck Show. Photo by Eric Riehl/Torstar File Photo (C) The annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon attracted veterans Courtney a year to organize and they Scout Troop, Thomas has delivered from across the GTA. Event organizer Kristin Courtney. Photo by Graham Paine/Torstar include opening ceremonies, a colour countless lectures on the sacrifice of party, speeches from dignitaries, wreath starting in 1958 and joined the regular army in 1960. Canadian veterans and helps to organize the Scout layings, special recognition of military and police While working as a peacekeeper, he served in Cyprus, C Kristin Courtney, Oakville, 2011 troop annual remembrance service. Thomas is a personnel, audio/video presentations and a bless- Egypt, Gaza and Beirut. One of his duties included Kristin Courtney is the co-owner of Access member of the Royal Canadian Military Institute, the ing from Paul Henderson. Each year, Courtney working to hold the line during the Six Day War in Abilities (known as MEDIchair Halton prior to Canadian Intelligence and Security Association, and rallies support and volunteers from her commu- the Middle East in 1967. One of the medals he wears 2015). She wanted to do something tangible for the Conference of Defence Association. In December nity to get involved. In 2018, Courtney was hon- on his uniform includes the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans, so in 2002, she organized a small, vet- 2017, Thomas received the Sovereign’s Medal for Vol- oured by the Town of Oakville with a Community Service Medal, given to all peacekeepers in 1988 for erans appreciation luncheon in her Oakville store. unteers in a ceremony at CFB Borden, where he vol- Spirit Award in the individual volunteer category their services since 1947. The medal is still given out That first year, eight veterans attended the lun- unteers at the Canadian Forces Military Police Acad- for her work with veterans. for peacekeeping missions. cheon. The event, which is now held at the Oakville emy. Thomas served in the Canadian Armed Forces – Details based on 2011 information – Details based on 2010 information Conference Centre continued to grow and in www. LEST WE LEATHERTOWN LUMBER .ca Quantities are limited. While supplies last. FORGET LEATHERTOWN LUMBER TAKE TIME TO Proud to be a provider REMEMBRANCE DAY REMEMBER ON for Veterans Affairs NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 11TH Canada for over 25 HOT BUY years $39.99 WAS: $67.99 Oscillating Parabolic Heater Try hearing aids for 2 weeks, at no cost or obligation 400/800 watts. Halogen element, 14” dish. Two-hour timer, flocked safety grill, tip-over and overheat protection. to see if hearing aids are right for you! 9948605 $3.99 WAS: $8.99 7-1/4-In. Circular Saw Blade Precision ground teeth for smooth, accurate cuts. 24 TPI. 9674938 $9.99 WAS: $12.99 1.88-In. x 35-Yd. Gorilla® Tape Double thick adhesive and strong reinforced backing. For the toughest jobs on planet earth. Silver color. Georgetown’s trusted choice for hearing care 5121454 905.877.8828 LIMITEd QUANTITY ON SALE ITEMS. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Armstrong Ave 264 Main St. N., Acton 360 Guelph St., Unit 44 Delrex Blvd 519-853-1970 Georgetown t (In the Knolcrest Centre) 416-601-1259 heifp.ca.