Mr. Speaker, this weekend the Billy Bishop Museum hosted the 25th annual Honouring Our Local Veterans ceremony.
To date, 230 local veterans have been honoured. This year, 11 brave men and women were recognized for their service and their sacrifice.
The following are from World War I: Private Percy James Barber, wounded at Vimy Ridge, and Lance Corporal Arthur Simpson Martin, MM, with the RCD.
The following are those from World War II who were killed in action: Private Benjamin Roy Ashkewe, Sergeant Howard Arnold Jones, Lieutenant James Russel Martin, Private Leslie McGregor and Flying Officer Howard Weaver.
The following are those who served but returned home: Corporal Margaret Ruth Ellis, in the RCAF Women's Division, and Sergeant Major William Alexander Spears of the Perth Regiment.
The following are the more recent veterans: Warrant Officer Allan Johnson of the RCR, with tours in Kosovo and Afghanistan, and Chief Warrant Officer Chris Pawliw from the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, with tours in Croatia, Sierra Leone and Afghanistan.
Our veterans are incredible men and women who have served our country and deserve to be remembered for their sacrifices and their contributions to Canada.
Pro patria. Lest we forget.