Broadmead Care presented Outstanding Service Award

Left to right: Harold Leduc, former President of the CVPA; Heather Parry, Chair, Broadmead Care Board of Directors; Denise May, Broadmead Care Interim CEO; and Ron Lloyd, Director, Broadmead Care Board of Directors.

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On National Peacekeepers’ Day,  Aug. 9, the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association’s (CPVA) Outstanding Service Award was given to Broadmead Care’s Veterans Memorial Lodge and Veterans Health Centre, both located at 4579 Chatterton Way in Saanich.

“The CPVA annually presents awards to its members that have made a significant contribution to our veterans’ wellbeing,” said Retired Brigadier General Joseph Gollner, CPVA Patron. “Sometimes CPVA receives a nomination that identifies a veteran’s facility that has provided, over decades, outstanding care and support to a large number of veterans and their families. Such is the case of the Broadmead Care Society’s Veterans Memorial Lodge and Veterans Health Centre. Through these, Broadmead Care has cared for our veterans in an outstanding manner. They deserve our recognition, and we are proud to present the CPVA Outstanding Service Award to them with our thanks and best wishes for the future.”

Veterans Memorial Lodge residents Murray Edwards and Ted Vaughan were on hand for the festivities. At 101 years of age, Edwards is one of the oldest surviving Canadian Peacekeepers from the Second World War. He joined the Queen’s Own Rifles in Toronto in 1942, serving with distinction in the war, and was also in the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry during the Battle of Kapyong, as well as peacekeeping in Cyprus. Edwards is one of less than a dozen survivors of Kapyong.

Vaughan, age 97, served as a pilot during the Second World War, flying multiple missions in support of the liberation of France, for which he was presented the Légion d’Honneur, French Legion of Honour Medal in 2019.

The Award, presented by Harold Leduc, a decorated Peacekeeper and former President of CPVA, was received by Ron Lloyd, former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, and a member of Broadmead Care’s Board of Directors.

Heather Parry, Chair of the Broadmead Care Board of Directors, said, “We are very honoured that the CPVA has acknowledged Broadmead Care’s Veterans Memorial Lodge and Veterans Health Centre for the Outstanding Service Award this year. Broadmead Care is grateful for the opportunity to care for Canada’s veterans, who dedicated their lives to serving our country.”

Parry retired from the Canadian Armed Forces after 25 years with the military’s medical services.

Broadmead Care, a non-profit organization, offers long term care and programs for people who require assistance every day. With five locations in the Victoria area and compassionate, dedicated staff, they live their purpose by building communities where every person can experience wellbeing and happiness. Funding for 110 beds at Veterans Memorial Lodge, and Veterans Health Centre, is provided by Veterans Affairs Canada.

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