Mr. Louis Cuppens is a retired Veteran of the Canadian Forces. He enrolled in the Army in 1960 and rose steadily through the ranks until his retirement in 1998 as Deputy-Commander-in-Chief of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Mr. Cuppens serves as the National President of the Last Post Fund and has served with distinction on the Board of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. As a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, Mr. Cuppens is chair of their Defence Committee. He is chair of the New Brunswick Aerospace and Defence Association. Mr. Cuppens volunteers at the Saint John Regional Hospital and assists with humanitarian activities at his local parish. A number of other organizations which assist Veterans have benefited from his considerable expertise. Mr. Cuppens' varied interests and experience contribute greatly to the betterment of Canada's Veterans.