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    Thanks to the BC CATHOLIC for the link to a photo gallery of the British Columbia and Yukon State Officers installation June 2009

 

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At the 97th Annual General Meeting of the BC and Yukon Knights of Columbus,
a resolution was passed by the delegates in support of our Canadian Troops
overseas. At left Sir Knight  Duane Simpson a member of Fr. Brabant Assembly and St Patrick's Council 7934 in Victoria BC, presenting our letter of support for our Canadian troops to the Vice Chief of Defence Staff,  Lieutenant-General W.J. Natynczyk. The Chief of the Defence Staff General Hillier was repatriating a Canadian soldier at the time and was therefore unavailable for the presentation. Attached is the letter of support written by State Deputy Dan O'Hara as a result of a resolution made at our recent State Convention held 25-27 April, 2008.

General R.J. Hillier, C.M.M., M.S.C., C.D
Chief of the Defence Staff
Department of National Defence
National Defence Headquarters
Major-General George R. Pearkes Building
101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1A 0K2

Dear General Hillier

As the State Deputy (CEO) of the more than 10,200 members and families of the Knights of Columbus of British Columbia and Yukon, it is my happy duty to forward to you, this resolution of support duly passed at our recent AGM 27 April, 2008. To you and our troops we respectfully ask that you receive this resolution with our sincerest appreciation for all you are doing for Canadians and those who are unable to defend themselves. We pray for the safe return of all our troops.

WHEREAS, The men and women of the Canadian Forces are the guardians of our freedoms and rights; and

WHEREAS, These men and women are obliged to place themselves in constant danger; and

WHEREAS, Some pay the ultimate sacrifice that we may continue to enjoy our cherished freedoms; therefore be it

RESOLVED, By the British Columbia and Yukon State Council, Knights of
Columbus at the State Convention assembled in Surrey, British Columbia April 27, 2008, that we offer our thanks and support to the men and women of the Canadian Forces as we pray for their safety, the recovery of those wounded and injured and the souls of those who have died in the line of duty, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Council formally so inform the Chief of
Defence Staff (CDS) of our support to the Canadian Forces for their
sacrifices and the security of our country"
 


 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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