The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command A Message from Dominion President Lest We Forget / 7 On behalf of the Prince Edward Island Command Executive Council of The Royal Canadian Legion, I am both pleased and proud with the production of this commemorative booklet which outlines the history of The Royal Canadian Legion on Prince Edward Island. The Royal Canadian Legion was organized by veterans to assist other veterans and their dependents and to ensure that the sacrifices made by their comrades would be remembered by all Canadians who continue to enjoy the freedom won by our veterans at extreme costs of life during World War I, World War II and the Korean War. The Royal Canadian Legion is the largest community based organization in Canada and Legion youth, education, sports and community programs provided through the volunteer efforts of our membership have benefitted hundreds of thousands of Canadians, in both urban and rural areas of Canada, since the Legion’s origin in 1926. PEI Command has been an intricate part of The Royal Canadian Legion throughout its history and I hope that this commemorative booklet will be of lasting interest to all Prince Edward Island citizens, especially our young Islanders. Yours sincerely, Fred Beairsto President PEI Command On the occasion of the production of this commemorative booklet, I am most pleased to bring you greetings from Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion. As a native Islander, the son of a veteran and the first Dominion President of the Legion from Prince Edward Island, I am most grateful to those who have toiled to make this project a reality. The history of our small province is one that is envied by those of larger proportions. It was here that the very roots of Confederation took hold and resulted in the growth of a nation that is second to none in the world. Our men and women have served that nation with great distinction, and, despite our diminutive size, our people have made the sacrifices required to ensure this nation can still stand proud and free. We have hosted those from other nations who needed training to combat the forces of oppression. We have been there when called and our brave sons and daughters still answer the call today. The history of The Royal Canadian Legion, its dedication to veterans and the perpetuation of remembrance, is clear evidence of the impact this province and its people have had on the development of Canada. Those who served started the Legion, the best known community-based service organization in the country. Their relatives and friends continue that tradition today, and through efforts like this, will continue to ensure that those who went before will not be forgotten. Through the efforts of those who serve today “We Will Remember Them”. Allan Parks Dominion President PEI Command Message from The President
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