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Volume 8, Number 34 ISSN: 1488 – 1799 Kingston, Ontario, CANADA, K7L 4X8 Peacekeeping by Proxy : The Multinational Missions : Piecing the ‘Peace’ words together Honours & Awards : 1988 headdress may be traced to the 1956 Suez Crisis peacekeeping was born. Although the UN employed military observers from 1947, they had no common dress or insignia. The need for distinctive dress and insignia arose in 1956 because the large Canadian contingent wore uniforms which were practically the sa CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING VETERANS ASSOCIATION The Blue Beret THE BLUE BERET WORN ON UN SERVICE All United Nations Peacekeepers wear the Blue Beret, the Blue Helmet, the Blue Cap or the Blue Hat with the UN insignia in accordance with the UN Mission Commander’s dress instructions. It is a given, that a UN Peacekeeper wears blue headdress for purpose of identity and for obvious safety reasons in the mission area as elsewhere on UN service anywhere in the world. THE BLUE BERET ON ACTIVE SERVICE For active serving soldiers and pobe worn during a UN Peacekeeping Mission or at UN Headquarters in New York if posted there. In the past, members of the Canadian Forces were allowed to wear the Blue Beret on Remembrance Day but this exception is no longer in effect since 2003. Certain police UN VETERANS MAY WEAR THE BLUE BERET Non-serving United Nations Veterans are not subject to any dress restrictions. Veterans may wear the Blue Beret at any appropriate commemoration ceremony or official occasion where the United Nations Flag is displayed. A UN veteran’s association may adopt the Blue Beret as its official headdress. There is no law or regulation in Canada prohibiting the wear of a light blue or any other colour of military style headdress. The United Nations Organization has no policy on the wear of the Blue Beret by Veterans and has never officially restricted the use of the UN insignia to its active peacekeeping forces. Members of peacekeeping veteran’s organizations in countries such as Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Brazil, Ireland, France, Ukraine, Australia, and New Zealand, wear the Blue Beret and the UN insignia for official ceremonies; have adopted the world famous headdress an obvious symbol of identity. Two Canadian veteran’s organizations and another in gnia to wear with the Blue Beret. LIMITATIONS ON WEAR The Blue Beret is synonymous wi or the official UN name, “Casques Bleus”, is often used to describe UN Peacekeepers. Veterans must therefore use common sense when wearing this international symbol. The Blue Beret should be worn on appropriate occasions where the United Nations or its Peacekeepers are honoured. It may be worn with discretion as part of a legitimate veteran’s association’s official dress. A Veteran should never wear a Blue Beret in an active or former UN Mission area or wear any other official military insignia with it. Veterans who have not A UN Veteran UNITED NATIONS BLUE HEADDRESS UN BLUE CAP UN KEVLAR HELMET BE A PROUD VETERAN WEAR YOUR BLUE BERET! CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING THE BLUE BERET THE SWITCHBOARD Feature Article: The Blue Beret 1-2 Publication Advisory: Editorial Data & Terms of Use Table of Contents: The Kit Bag EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Page National Reports: National President's Message National Reports: Québec Chair THE OBSERVATION POST Page National Events: Peacekeeper Awards 2008 Special Events: The New Year’s Levee Calendar of Events: Peacekeeper’s Calendar 2009 Page Poetry: Beret of Blue Editor’s Page: Communications is the Key Articles & Essays: Multinational Peacekeeping Missions Terms & Definitions: The Terminology of Peace Page Symbols & Flags: The Flags of our Veterans Parades & Ceremonial: The National Flag of Canada Dress & Deportment: Flag Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts Honours & Awards: 1988 Nobel Peace Prize Recognition Forms: Nobel Peace Prize Diploma Application VETERANS SERVICES The Job Bank: Why Employ A Veteran? The Kit Shop: Accoutrement Providers & Products Fallen Peacekeepers: The Fallen Peacekeepers of 2006-2007 Fallen Comrades: In the Service of Peace 1948-2008 Links of Interest: The Wall of Honour Addresses: Chapter Addresses and Contacts Forms: CPVA Membership Application Forms: CPVA Membership Renewal Request Contact Lists: CPVA Key Positions Recruiting: CPVA Recruiting Poster The Blue Beret VETERANS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION DES VÉTÉRANS As snow spreads a white blanket across this great country of ours and with Christmas very near, we need to reflect and count the blessings of living in a land which is free and in which we can enjoy life. At this time when life is very satisfactory, despite the somewhat glum economic situation, I want to express some fundamental thoughts about us as veterans and as members of the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association. First, the freedom and the ability of Canadians to live their lives to the fullest has not been a gift: it has been won and defended throughout history by men and women like you and me. Of course, in most of our experiences, the Canadian way of life and values have been defended by preventing or stopping wars, battles and human suffering and we know that is the way we measure success as peacekeepers. However, regardless of how or where you have served, you have earned the right to be called a veteran. Our shared experiences and common values have given us the desire for comradeship with our fellow veterans and it is for that reason that we have formed this Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association. Without question, in addition to comradeship, our main focus and concern is for the proper care and dignified treatment of all veterans and particularly those who have suffered wounds and other disabling trauma as a result of their service. We strive to ensure that Canada treats fairly those who have served under the unlimited liability clause. Naturally, we also pray for the safe return of those men and women in Afghanistan, and in other far-away Canadian missions, who are currently fulfilling their unlimited commitment. We are a dynamic and growing organization with a steady influx of new and returning members, including several from other nations such as New Zealand, Poland, Italy and the USA. It is good to belong and I personally find very much satisfaction and comfort in the comradeship of my fellow peacekeepers. It would be truly energizing for the Association if all members viewed it as their duty to find even more veterans to bring to the fold of our veterans' family. The possibility of uniting in some way with other veterans organizations, specifically those closely related to us, is also a very exciting and promising avenue for the future. We look forward to the coming year with an expectation of progress and having a strong positive influence on matters which are important for the welfare of On behalf of the Executive of the Association, I thank all of you for your valuable contributions and comradeship in the past year and wish all of our members and friends a very peaceful, safe and enjoyable Christmas and good health, happiness and success in the New Year of 2009. Respectfully, Ray Kokkonen President VETERANS ASSOCIATION n, Ontario, CANADA, K7L 4X8 In order to recognize deserving service by its members, the CPVA has an annual awards programme. The awards are in the form of engraved plaques with the CPVA emblem at the top stating the name of the award, the year awarded and the name of the recipient. Peacekeeper of the Year Award This Award is given to the member who has demonstrated highly notable good work on behalf of the Association during the past year as a volunteer at the national, regional or chapter level. The Peacekeeper of the Year Award is normally given to one recipient each year but may be given to two if the circumstances warrant it. The award period Peacekeeper Builder Award This Award is given to the member or non-member who has served the CPVA withlong time and has made a significant contribution to the development and welfare of the Association or veterans in general. The Peacekeeper Builder Award may be given only to one person per year and does not have to be awarded at all if there From left to right: Karl Morel, Ray Kokkonen, Edward Oursien This year, the National Executive has decided to bestow two Peacekeeper of the Year Awardof Miramichi, NB for his work rebuilding the membership database and to Karl Morel CD of Montreal, QC for his editorial work on the Blue Beret newsletter. The Peacekeeper Builder Award is conferred to Harold Leduc of Victoria, BC for his outstanding work and consistent support for the association for many years. Edward Oursien received his award from the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick on the 9 of August. Karl Morel received his CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING VETERANS ASSOCIATION It is that time of year to put things into perspective, to look back on what has been accomplished, and to look ahead to new challenges. Eighteen months ago, I was asked by our National Vice-President Ray Kokkonen if I would like to help him get out an issue of which had been without an editor for many months. I offered to produce a two-pager to help out. Well, it turned out to be a 12-pager for Ain October! So now that I am definitely committed to the success of the CPVA Newsletter, let me just say that with all the support I have received it has been a real Judging from the feedback from across the country, the August and October issues of 2007 have been a success. We were most impressed with the submissions received from every chapter of the CPVA for the October issue. We thank you all for the input. The October issue included activities from other veteran’s groups such as CAVUNP and the Legion. For Blue Beret was produced in full colour and included a gallery of pictures. It was distributed electronically to CPVA members as well as to other groups and individuals of the veteran’s community, in Canada and overseas. In fact, no copy of the has been mailed out, thereby cutting mailing costs to the CPVA. We rely on the innovations, such as a French version called Le Beret Bleu so our francophone veterans in Canada, Europe, Asia and Africa may read about our achievements too. Future issues will feature articles on other veteran’s organizations from around the World, so we may all learn about each other’s existence and promote fraternal bonds. As each issue of the is produced, the editorial style changes with the feedback indicating the areas of interest of our readers. The next issues will include practical information on veteran’s care, job opportunities, and veteran’s contact information. Articles on accoutrements, on ceremonial, flags, medals, uniforms, insignia and other militaria are planned. Each issue shall include an article about at least one Peace Support operation with illustrations. Other things to watc essays, obituaries, biographies, new members, chapter news, contact lists and items on veterans’ issues. But this is not a one-man show; we the Editorial Review Board, Ray Kokkonen, Ed Oursien and yours truly, Karl Morel, anxious WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING VETERANS ASSOCIATION There have been eight multinational peacekeeping missions since 1953 which were not set up under any international organization such as the United Nations (UN), NATO, the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU), the Arab League, the Confederation of Independent States (CIS) the Organization of American States (OAS) or the Commonwealth. The mission was established in 1953 under the stewardship of tmissions were organized as truce observer “commissions” with the assent of the United Nations between 1953 and 1973. is a combined observer mission and a peacekeeping force operation set up by the United States was mainly an Australian peace support operation. Canadian peacekeepers served in all of these multinational missions and are eligible for the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal or the Special Service Medal with “Peace” Bar. Two other multinational missions; in the Central African Republic and Operation in East Timor have not yet involved Canadian participation. Canada did not participate in Operation in Lesotho. The ed Canadian participation are detailed below. 1953 UNITED NATIONS COMMAND – MILITARY ARMISTICE COMMISSIONwas created at the end of the Korean War by the United Nations Command (UNC) in 1953 to represent the United Nations (UN) combatant forces as a signatory to the armistice and North Korea and China, as well as to monitor the armistice under the Military Armistice Commission (MAC). Its acronym notwithstanding, “UNC-MAC” is a multinational, not a United Nations, observation mission whose role is limited to the monitoring of the armistice, the investigation of serious incidents and participation in relevant negotiations by the belligerents. UNCMAC no longer deploys observers along the ceasefire line since 1978 and has since exercised a very limited diplomatic role. Canada has suffered six fatalities during this mission. There is no distinctive medal for this mission but Service with UNCMAC is recognized by the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM) or Special Service Medal (SSM) 1954 INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SUPERVISION AND CONTROL was created by the Geneva Accords at the end of the Indochina War between the Viet Minh, Pathet Lao and French forces in 1953 to implement the withdrawal of all French military forces from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, the former components of French Indochina which thereby obtained their independence. The ICSC, the first peacekeeping operation not conducted by the United Nations was actually composed of three commissions for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia with slightly different mandates. ICSC came about principally because China was not a member of the UN at the time. Military and civilian personnel for ICSC was provided by a neutral country; India, a Warsaw Pact country; Poland, and a NATO country; Canada. The main tasks of the ICSC were largely completed by 1955 and the mission had very limited success afterward. The ICSC ended when it was replaced by the ICCS in 1973. Canada suffered two casualties on this mission. Service with the ICSC is CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING VETERANS ASSOCIATION Only a veteran really knows the special personal, almost religious, attachment to flags during war and peace support operations. It is rightly said we fight for queen and country, both being represented by the sacred and patriotic symbols which are our national ensigns and battle flags. Lest we forget Also called the “Red Maple Leaf Flag”, the National Flag of Canada became our first truly official Canadian flag by parliamentary approval in 1965 and as such first flew in combat operations during the 1991 Gulf War. It was also proudly carried into battle by our veterans during the Somalia conflict. Our national flag is flown and worn on our uniforms during peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations the world over. Recognized as a beacon of peace around the world, it has also become the Canadian battle flag. Today, we are witnessing the rise of a new generation of combat veterans returning from service under our flag in Afghanistan. There were no fatalities during the Gulf War but one UN peacekeeper was lost in Somalia. To date, there have been 100 mortal casualties in the Afghanistan Conflict. Hundreds of our Afghanistan Veterans have been Commonly known as the “Union Jack”, and called the “Union Flag” outside Canada, thousands of Canadians who served under this famous symbol of the British Empire and Commonwealth first the Sudan in 1885. Many more served during the Boer War of 1899-1902 in Southern Africa and in the Great War of 1914-1918 in Europe. There followed the Second World War of 1939-1945 where over a million Canadians saw air. Today, many of the Second World War veterans are still with us. A good many of these served with British and other Commonwealth Forces. The Union Jack was by default, the official flag of the Dominion of Canada from 1904 to 1965 even though it was replaced as the national flag by the Red Ensign in 1945. It was also the flag of Newfoundland and Quebec until very recently. An estimated Never an official Canadian flag by parliamentary approval, all three versions of the Canadian Red Ensign nevertheless deserve high national honours. It was produced in its first version beginning in 1868, then in 1922 and finally in 1957. Although the 1868 version saw service as a battle flag at the end of the First World War, notably at Vimy Ridge, it was only flown outside Canada from January 1944. The Merchant Navy had flown it at sea from 1924 onwards. In 1945 it was officially ame the battle flag of our Korean War Veterans. The 1957 version may also said to be the flag of our Cold War Veterans. Canada lost 44,893 souls in the Second World er 100 during the Cold War. CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING VETERANS ASSOCIATION With the creation of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in 1924, the various air components in Canada were united under the Royal Air Force (RAF) Blue Ensign. Many of our pilots and aircrew in Europe and elsewhere fought under the RAF Ensign during the Second World War as members of the British Imperial and Commonwealth forces. In 1940, a distinctly Canadian Blue Ensign was finally adopted for the RCAF. A red maple leaf replaced the red dot in the roundel. After the unification of the Canadian armed forces in 1968 the Blue Ensign disappeared but again came into service in 1984. Between 1965 and 1984 the Canadian Air Force flew the National Red Maple Leaf Flag or the Canadian Forces (CF) Ensign after 1968. Canadian military aircraft wore the Red Ensign prior to 1965 and now wear the Maple Leaf Flag recognized the world over. Today, the Air BLUE ENSIGN 1924-1940 RCAF BLUE ENSIGN 1940-1965 NATIONAL FLAG OF CANADA WHITE ENSIGN AIR ENSIGN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE OF OUR FLAGSFor most of us veterans as well as the public, the order of precedence of our flags is confusing. that the flag precedence established by some veterans associations leads us in error. The Canadian Forces has its own order of precedence on land and sea but this does not include the flags of our veterans. The United Nations Flag Code applies internationally to national flags and for the recognized international flag protocol with former flags by seniority. Note that it is highly improper to fly active CF ensigns and battle flags in a veteran’s parade unless they are flown by those CF contingents present. The following order of flags is recommended as the most appropriate in Canada. ekeeping and war veterans from 1965 It represents our British, Commonweal flag of Canada last altered in 1957 World War and Korean War veterans British and Commonwea The 1940 Canadian Blue Ensign is The 1947 United Nations Flag is an inteIt represents our United Nations and multinational peacekeeping veterans international flag with national status CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING VETERANS ASSOCIATION THE SYMBOLISM OF THE FLAG Commonly called the “Canadian Flag” or the “Maple Leaf Flag”, the National Flag of Canada became our official flag on 15 February 1965. Its colours, red and white, are the official colours of Canada and the maple leaf is a traditional Canadian symbol which has been with us since the beginning of the 18 Century and it has long been the symbol of our armed forces. There is no official pledge to the Canadian flag; however, there are no laws or statutes which prevent an association or an individual THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FLAG The official description reads: “The flag is red and white, the official colours of Canada as appointed by King George V in 1921, with a stylized 11-point red leaf in its centre”. Its proportions are described as: “Two by length and one by width” meaning it is twice as wide as it is high (1 X 2). The flag becomes a ceremonial dress flag when it is adorned with gold fringe around its edges. Gold heading, sleeve, cord and tassel may be added as well. Such accessories are purely decorative additions, an optional enhancement of the beauty of our flag. There is no special flag protocol for the display of a ceremonial dress flag. Flags are symbols that identify people belonging to a group. The National Flag of Canada is a symbol of honour and pride for all Canadians. It should be treated with respect. February 15 is observed as National Flag Day in Canada. The National Flag of Canada shall not be dipped or lowered as a means of paying a salute or complement. The national flag, when carried, is never dipped or lowered to the ground or allowed to touch the ground. When salutes are given, the flags are not dipped but are let fly. The flag bearer extends his/her hand and lets the flag fly free. At the conclusion of the salute, the flags are gathered in. This procedure applies during inspection or on a march-past. The half-masting of national flags is a well-established procedure whereby countries bestow an honour and express a collective sense of sorrow. Given that such flags are recognized as paramount symbols of their nations, the act of half-masting is a dramatic visual statement that speaks to the sense of loss that is shared by all their citizens. Canadian flag protocol should always be strictlySources: This article was quoted and compiled from: A-AD-200-OOO/AG-000 The Honours, Flags and Heritage Structure of the CF, Chapter 4, Section 4 The National Flag. Canadian Heritage Website: www.pch.gc.ca Ceremonial & Canadian Symbols Promotion, The National Flag CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING VETERANS ASSOCIATION FLAG ETIQUETTE NOT TO DO’S The Flag should always fly alone on its own The Flag must not be modified, defaced, or The Flag may be flown at night without Never fly the Flag upside down for any When the Flag is raised or lowered, or when it is carried past in a parade or review, people should face the Flag, men should remove their hats, veterans and persons in service uniform shall salute, and all should The Flag should not be allowed to touch the ground and must never be dipped, meaning to lower it from a vertical position to one which is 45 de g rees from the horizontal. Only consecrated colours are dipped but Half-mast the Flag only on occasions when a public demonstration of sorrow is Do not half-mast the Flag for a person other than called for by the official government Fly the Flag in the international order of precedence, meaning in front of all other Do not use the Flag as a wall ornament, table cover, facing, curtain, or to cover a statue. Do not cloak yourself with it. When there are several flags on different flag poles, the Flag must be flown at equal Do not fly another flag above or below the flag on the same flag pole. A regimental The Flag is flown or carried in the centre of the line, at the extreme left (on the marching right), or at both ends when facing the flags. Do not replace the Flag on its flagpole or mast with any other flag for any occasion. The Flag may be used to cover a casket at the funeral of a person who is so entitled. It may be ceremoniously removed, folded and given to a close relative of the deceased. Do not cover the casket with the Flag for a person who is not entitled to it. Only those who have served Canada in an official capacity have this honour. Decorative gold fringe may be sewn around the exterior edge of the flag. Gold heading, The Flag may not be flown sewn together with another flag. Do not salute the flag by Replace a faded or torn Flag with a new one. Dispose of an old Flag by burning it in Do not burn the Flag as part of any public ceremony. The flag may not be torn in Always show respect for the Flag. Do not fly the Flag where it is inappropriate. CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING VETERANS ASSOCIATION HONOURS AND AWARDS THE 1988 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE DIPLOMA BE A PROUD NOBEL LAUREATE, STAND STRAIGHT AND WALK TALL! CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING There are items designed for recognition available. There is a catch; you must be prepared to pay for their commemorative products as the companies who manufacture them do so to turn a profit, not to honour you particularly. One such company is the Skandinavisk Handels Kompagni THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE MEDAL 1988 A Norwegian Veterans organization submitted designs to the Nobel Prize Association and the Norwegian Defence Ministry Medal Committee in 1995. The Medal, with the Certificate and Diploma were approved in 1996. The Danish Company was awarded the exclusive right to manufacture and sell the medal and to Only the veterans of United Nations “Blue Helmet” peacekeeping missions from 1956 to 1988 are eligible. The cost is approximately $180.00. The medal comes with an undress ribbon, the Diploma, an THE INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS FOREIGN SERVICE MEDALThe Skanhandel company also producesa medal and certificate for post 1947 veterans of other international organizations including the UN, NATO, SEATO, and EU or for multinational missions such as ICCS, ICSC, and MFO. Veterans of the Gulf War, UNITAF and ISAF are equally eligible. This medal may also be sold to civilian members of UN humanitarian agencies and other recognized NGO’s. Veterans who do not qualify for the Nobel Peace Prize Medal 1988 are eligible for this commemorative. The cost is approximately $145.00. The medal comes with an undress ribbon and a personalized certificate.SKANHANDEL CONTACT INFORMATION Ordering and payment information including the order form for both medals may be obtained at the Skanhandel website at www.skanhandel.dk and by sending an e-mail Skandinavisk Handels Kompagni DK-9100 Aalborg, Danmark The Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association does not sanction nor condone the purchase and wearing of private commemorative medals by its members. It is recommended that only one medal be purchased. CPVA members should exercise judgement regarding the sentimental value of these unofficial commemoratives versus the greater value of the official service decorations which they wear. These medals are not recognized by the Government of Canada and are not listed in the official order of precedence. Members are hereby advised that such commemorative devices are to be worn over the right breast only and may not be juxtaposed with official service medals. Members are further advised to consult the official website of the Governor-General of Canada, at www.gg.ca or to obtain more detailed information, download the PDF document from the Chancellery at: CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING A human resources management company, Right Management, has published a bilingual brochure for employers in favour of hiring veterans. The text below is taken from their brochure “Job Placement Program - Together we can meet the employment needs of our veterans”. The heading reads: “Why Employ A The average age of today’s Veteran is 36. They have a wide range of expertise, as well as professional and personal abilities that are greatly prized in the civilian workforce. Given the vast array of transferable skills they can offer the employer, Veterans are incredibly valuable and desirable employees. Over 2,100 CF members release each year and can access the JPP (Job Placement Program). They include engineers, technicians, trainers, administrators, IT managers, drivers, chefs, nurses, pilots, operations ect managers and communications experts. Today’s Armed Forces use cutting edge technology to its very limits. However, technical abilities are not the only attributes that Veterans have to offer employers. d excellent personal qualities. They have been tested in highly dema and are used to taking responsibility for their actions and getting things right the first time. Veterans are quick to learn, picking up new skills and adapting to new circumstances with ease. They are self-disciplined and motivated problem solvers who will In addition to offering such professional and technical abilities, they are also skilled in planning and organizing, teamwork, communication, management and leadership, all skills which have been honed in some of the toughest environments. As well as a wide range of transferable skills, Veterans can bring their considerable experience, moral and physical courage to your business. Right Management adds; “Our goal is to find a place for each veteran where they can find not just a job, but a place to belong and growBE A PROUD VETERAN, STAND STRAIGHT AND WALK TALL! CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING THE KIT SHOP Joe Drouin Ltd. Tel: 819-22 de Valcourt, Unit 10, Gatineau, QC, J8T 8G8 ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION BERET, UN, BLUE, WOOL, BLUE FELT W/BLACK CLOTH UNITED NATIONS VETERANS $ 16.50 CAP, LIGHT BLUE, CLOTH, UNITED NATIONS INSIGNIA, UNITED NATIONS VETERANS $ 12.50 LAPEL PIN, METAL, UNITED NATIONS INSIGNIA, PEACKEEPING VETERANS $ 3.10 LAPEL PIN, METAL, NATO INSIGNIA, VETERANS $ 3.10 LAPEL PIN, METAL, CPSM, PEACKEEPING VETERANS $ 5.00 LAPEL PIN, METAL, NATO FLAG, VETERANS $ 3.10 LAPEL PIN, METAL, FRIENDS OF PEACE DOVE, 2 CM WIDE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC $ 3.00 LAPEL PIN, METAL, CANADA & UN FLAGS, 2.5 CM (1 IN) WIDE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC $ 3.10 LAPEL PIN, METAL, CANADA INSIGNIA, VETERANS $ 3.60 LAPEL PIN, METAL, UN BERET, UNITED NATIONS VETERANS $ 3.00 BELT BUCKLE, METAL BRASS, PEACKEEPING VETERANS $ 11.25 FLAG, UNITED NATIONS, OUTDOOR, CORD & TOGGLE KIT, 66 x 140 CM (26 x 55 IN) FOR GENERAL PUBLIC $ 44.75 FLAG PATCH, CANADA, 25MM x 50MM (1 X 2 IN) FOR GENERAL PUBLIC CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING VETERANS ASSOCIATION THE FALLEN PEACEKEEPERS OF 2006-2007 Major Paeta Hess-von- A member of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was the only Canadian serving as a United Nations Military Observer (UNMO) in the Lebanon. Attached to the UNTSO mission as part of Observer Group Lebanon (OGL), he was stationed at UN Patrol Base Khiam about 10 kilometres from where the Syrian, Lebanese and Israeli borders meet. The UN mission there is to report ceasefire violations. On July 25, that post came under fire from Israeli artillery and was then struck by a precision-guided aerial bomb. The four UNTSO officers posted there were killed, including Major . He was a veteran of UNFICYP (Cyprus), of UNPROFOR and IFOR/SFOR (Bosnia) and the ONUC (Congo) missions and had served nine months of the one- year tour. Lest we forget UNTSO Mission Background Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) is a peacekeeping force created by the United Nations in 1948 to observe and maintain the cease-fire and general armistice agreements between Israel, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, following (War of Independence) of 1947- 1948. Under UNTSO, unarmed observers working in multinational teams report on violations of agreements, including ceasefires in southern Lebanon, the Golan Heights and the Sinai Peninsula. Canada has contributed military observers since 1954 and has suffered two fatalities during this long-standing peacekeeping mission. In the summer of 2006, a war of attrition developed between the Lebanese paramilitary and the Israel (IDF) which caused the deaths of the four UNMO’s. Photo credits and text sources: CTV News / Canada.com / DND Proud to serve, proud to have served, IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING WALL OF HONOUR This message to you is from our colleagues of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping(CAVUNP). They have advanced a very worthy cause for all our veterans. Please consider making a contribution. For detailed www.peacekeeperpark.ca All of our fallen will be remembered on the Wall of Honour and in the 7 book of remembrance in the Peace Tower –They deserve no less - We need your support to The website has an address where you, your Legion Branch, your ANAVETS Unit, veterans group, Canadian business and caring Canadians can mail your support cheque to help keep the Wall of Honour updated! Lets aunder construction. Hopefully caring Canadians will continue to be a tower of strength and continue to Honour our Fallen in a permanent manner. Thank you and Best Billy Wilbond THERE IS A WALL OF HONOURThere is a Canadian Wall of HonourFriends’ names are listed thereThese brave men who gave their livesWe remember them - we care!Fallen from the Suez to AfghanistanAnd all the Missions in betweenTheir names are etched upon the wallFor Canadians to seeTo visit their wall of honour in CalgaryTo view the names of their loved onesWho died in the quest for global harmonyMany listed died in the Service of PeaceSome gave their lives to keep Afghans freeAll deserve to be remembered and honouredBy caring Canadians like you and meWe desperately need a new addition to the wallCanadian casualties increase and are manyAnd that is why I am asking youTo help the committee raise the money! Author’s Note: All names are also listed in the 7 Book of Remembrance in the Peace Tower in Ottawa.William Willbond Canadian Soldier Poet http://iwvpa.net/willbondwha www.petitiononline.com/vets8 CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING PLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS SECTION 1 PERSONAL INFORMATION Surname: Given Names: Postal address: Apartment: Other: Municipality: Province: Postal Code: Telephone - Home: ( ) - DOB: Sex: Telephone - Mobile: ( ) - E-Mail: Telephone - Business: ( ) - E-Mail: Telephone - Emergency: ( ) - Name of contact: SECTION 2 SERVICE RECORD Rank / Former Rank: Date of enrolment: Service Number: Date of release: Service Elements: Supplementary Reserve: Units / Corps / Branches: War or Special Operations: Peacekeeping Operations: Please attach proof of service, including peacekeeping and other operations SECTION 3 HONOURS AND AWARDS Please list only official national and international Orders, Decorations & Medals SECTION 4 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY Regular Membership $20.00 Associate Membership $25.00 Group Membership $100.00 (Veterans) (Civilians) (Organizations) Organization Name (Group Membership): Please check one box - Group members must give th SECTION 5 DECLARATION AND DISCLOSURE that I have provided are true and accurate. I enclose a cheque or money order in the appropriate amount for my membership category, payable to the _________ Date: ___________________ Send to: CPVA Membership, 329-133 Jarvis , Website: www.cpva.ca CPVA Membership Form.doc July 2008 Revision CANADIAN PEACEKEEPING VETERANS ASSOCIATION OUR ASSOCIATION Founded in 1991 by former Canadian Peacekeepers and federally (CPVA) is a democratic, apolitical, not-for-profit, and non-sectarian, veterans-only organization run by Veterans for OUR MISSIONhalf for the defence of their rights and to promote their interests. OUR MEMBERSHIP tary service personnel, police and other peace officers who have served in Canada and overseas.PROUD TO SERVE, PROUD TO HAVE SERVED CPVA Surrey Chapter Photo DND / United Nations Photo We encourage unity, comradeship, and self-assistance, ease the return to civilian life, and promote the welfare of our members by commemorative, community, charity and social activities. Our for Veterans to permit them to their dignity, and obtain the recognition they deserve.We are Veterans, we care for and we take care of our own.CPVA IS FOR YOU CPVA has Chapters across Canada to welcome you. A Chapter is made up of Veteran’s like you. When you join us, you are family, no matter who you are or what you were. There is no rank among Veterans. We offer unconditional peer acceptance, Veterans networking, humanitarian service and leadership opportunities. Membership is voluntary. To find a CPVA Chapter near you, go to our website at or write to: