Boomer’s Legacy reaches Korea

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HMCS Ottawa 

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During HMCS Ottawa’s recent outreach activity in Republic of Korea in December, Ottawa volunteers delivered hand-knitted hats to the Saebit Christian Children’s Home. These hats were given to the crew by Ms. Karen Eykelenboom (mother of Corporal Andrew “Boomer” Eykelenboom). Thanks to her and other volunteers from Boomer’s Legacy, deployed members get a chance to “do good” overseas during their deployment.

Boomer’s Legacy is named after Corporal Andrew “Boomer” Eykelenboom, a dedicated soldier and a Canadian Armed Forces medic killed by a suicide bomber on Aug. 11, 2006.

Andrew was committed to saving lives and helping the Afghan people realize freedom. His death was the catalyst to creating Boomer’s Legacy to help men and women in uniform make a positive difference in the lives of others. Andrew’s humanitarian spirit lives on through Boomer’s Legacy, committed to “Helping Troops Help Others”.

For more information on the Boomer’s Legacy foundation, visit boomerslegacy.ca