Local Legionnaire Presented Organization’s Highest Honour

Local Legionnaire Presented Organization’s Highest Honour

Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 Submitted

Ellen Essery, a 45-year member of the Vegreville Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion, and a Legion Life member was presented the Legion’s Meritorious Service Medal at the June meeting of Vegreville Branch.

The medal is awarded on a deserving basis and represents outstanding commitment and exemplary dedication to the aims and values of the Legion. It is presented with a plaque, certificate, and a special wallet card.

Only about 1 in 5500 members are recipients in any given year, and prior to recognition, the member’s work is reviewed by committees at both Provincial and Dominion Commands.

Branch President, Terry Kuzyk, when presenting the award, stated; “It is my great honour to present Comrade Ellen Essery with the Meritorious Service Medal for past and continuous volunteer activities at Branch 39. Ellen has been constantly dedicated to the Legion and we are so pleased that she is one of our members.”

Ellen Essery with medal, certificate and plaque. (Royal Canadian Legion No.39/Submitted Photo)

While unable to attend, District 3 Commander, Kelly Lindbeck, extended congratulations on the well-deserved award and expressed disappointment that she was unable to be part of the presentation.