Following the Wreaths Across America 2023 event at the San Francisco National Cemetery, the Branch gathered for our holiday luncheon  and presentation of awards and longevity pins.  While several members were unable to attend, the branch presented longevity pins to:

• Charles Martin – Associate 40 Year
• Margaret Krieger – Associate 10 Year

The following members of the executive were also presented with their Branch Past Officer Medals and bars.

• Trevor Page: Sergeant at Arms
• Tom Bathurst: Chaplain

Finally, each year Branch 25 considers whether there is any member worthy of the Legionnaire of the Year Award.  The award is described as:

The Legionnaire of the Year Award is another award available to recognize the hard work of many volunteers within our Branches. Legion Branches have dedicated members who volunteer countless hours each year towards their success. Branches are encouraged to choose one of their members each year from amongst these valued volunteers to recognize them as ‘Legionnaire of the Year.’

Here is Comrade Page with his Legionnaire of the Year plaque (as well as his past officer medal on the table in front of him).

After the luncheon, Comrades Barbour and Page paid a visit to the home of Comrade Wayne Padgett to present him with a 50 Year Long  Service Medal and membership pin.  The medal is described as:

The 50 Year Long Service Medal may be awarded to Legion members and members of the Ladies Auxiliary who have completed fifty years of membership in The Royal Canadian Legion. For the purposes of this medal a person’s service includes that in the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Ex-Services League and The Great War Veterans Association. The medal may only be awarded on the recommendation of the member’s Branch.

Below are pictures of Comrades Padgett and Barbour.