15 A MESSAGE FROM PREMIER JOHN HORGAN As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, I am honoured to welcome readers to the 14th annual Military Service Recognition Book published by the BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. Each year, this publication recognizes the dedicated service of our veterans and military personnel by offering readers the privilege of exploring some of their extraordinary stories. The 2019 edition also commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, one of Canada’s greatest contributions in terms of protecting and promoting democracy, liberty and freedom. On this important anniversary, I was humbled to attend ceremonies on Juno Beach and pay tribute to the brave Canadians whose selfless actions allowed us the rights and freedoms we know today. Remembering our past with deep gratitude for those who served our country and liberated our allies from tyranny is fundamental to our future. I want to thank you for honouring the legacies in these pages. Building a more peaceful and tolerant world begins with respectfully acknowledging and learning from our history, and the sacrifices made by all our veterans must never be forgotten, as we all commit to upholding the values of peace and freedom. HONOURABLE JOHN HORGAN PREMIER OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
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