NATO Veterans Organization of Canada
Organisation canadienne des vétérans de l’OTAN
A Voice for today’s Veterans ~ Une voix pour les vétérans d’aujourd’hui
Unit 5 News
Updated - August 25 2013
Fundraiser Celebrates Completion of Military Mural
Submiited by Ron Gowing
On August 22, 2013, a fundraiser was held for Wounded Warriors Canada to celebrate the completion of this Waterloo mural honoring Canada's veterans
WATERLOO - It's an eye-catching tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of Canadian soldiers, sailors and airmen.
Covering one exterior wall of the single-storey building at 295 Weber St. N., the colourful mural by Mount Forest artist Cliff Smith features images of Canadian military aircraft, ships, vehicles and personnel from the First World War through the war in Afghanistan.
Waterloo Lawyer Gary Petker commissioned Smith to paint the memorial to honour all Canadian veterans. Included in the mural is an image of HMCS Kitchener, a naval corvette active during the Second World War and Canada's NATO forces currently serving in Afghanistan.
The painting faces the neighbouring K-W Naval Association building and the Thursday night event presented by the Naval Association and the Kitchener-Waterloo Federal Liberal Association was in support of "Wounded Warriors Canada" and celebrated the completion of the artwork.
Featuring Smith and keynote speaker retired Col. Pat Stogran, Canada's first veterans ombud and the first Patron of the NATO Veterans Organization of Canada. The event raised funds for Wounded Warriors Canada projects in support of veterans.
The non-profit organization helps Canadian Forces members who have been wounded in service to their country. Its primary focus is now mental health and the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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August 25 2013