Sydney, Nova Scotia
Mr. Martinello is a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran with 28 years of service. He has been an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 45 years and is currently Service Officer for Branch 128. For the last 10 years, Mr. Martinello has been actively involved with Veterans and their dependents throughout the Atlantic provinces, assisting with benefit and pension forms, War Veterans Allowance appeals and Last Post Fund applications. He organizes Veterans’ funerals, assists families and ensures RCL comrades are informed. Mr. Martinello is also a supporter of the Sick and Visiting Committee, delivering clothing, food and toys in the Louisbourg area, and he volunteers with the Red Kettle Program for the Salvation Army. Mr. Martinello is the epitome of Veteran advocate, acting upon all requests with compassion and diligence. He was awarded the RCL Meritorious Service Medal by the Dominion Command for his outstanding devotion.