Surrey, British Columbia
Mr. Fraser served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1962 to 1964 and was released due to an injury which cost him nearly all sight in his left eye. He has been a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1964 and is a past president of Cloverdale Branch #6 and a past zone commander. Mr. Fraser undertook a project to have 32 grave markers placed at unmarked graves of First and Second World War Veterans in the Surrey Central Cemetery. The project was completed with a first-ever civic military parade. When the Cloverdale Cenotaph was required to be moved due to highway construction, Mr. Fraser was instrumental in raising the funds necessary to have the cenotaph fully restored and for a rededication ceremony during an annual Remembrance Day service. Fundraising efforts also included the involvement of local school children. Mr. Fraser has been his branch’s Service Officer for more than 20 years and works closely with the local Veterans Affairs Canada office to ensure Veterans are receiving appropriate benefits. As Chair of his branch’s Sick and Visiting Committee, Mr. Fraser can often be found visiting Veterans in hospital or at the George Derby Centre.