West Vancouver, British Columbia
Mr. Harry Greenwood is a Veteran of the Second World War. He became a member of Branch 60 of the Royal Canadian Legion in 1992, after retiring to British Columbia from Ontario. He has served in many executive positions, including 1st vice president and chairman and for the past six years, Service Officer. His duties within these positions have included assisting Veterans and their families with pension and benefit applications and other needs. Mr. Greenwood routinely goes above and beyond these duties, graciously and tirelessly spending his time on hospital visitations and the need for homecare. He also helps to arrange transportation for Veterans’ clinic and medical appointments and if needed, drives Veterans himself. Within the bounds of the Poppy Fund, Mr. Greenwood organizes Veterans’ gatherings for lunches, teas and other social events. As a strong advocate for continuing education, he encourages Veterans to seek further education opportunities. Impressively, Mr. Greenwood chartered the first seniors centre in Squamish, British Columbia, joined the Capilano College (now University) Advisory Board, initiated an Elder college into the university and even facilitated classes for Veterans and seniors on the great literary works and life-writing. Mr. Greenwood currently serves as Chair and Adjudicator of his branch’s Youth Remembrance Poster, Essay and Poem Contest. This position includes speaking with students in high school and encouraging remembrance in the community. In 2014, the Republic of France presented Mr. Greenwood with the Legion of Honour Medal at the rank of Knight.