Sarnia, Ontario
As a Veteran and President of the First Nations Veterans of Canada Association, Mr. Ray Rogers has contributed to an heightened awareness among Aboriginal communities about the contribution and sacrifice of Aboriginal Veterans. During the Year of the Veteran, Mr. Rogers devoted a considerable amount of time and effort as a member of the Aboriginal Veterans Working Group in the planning and promotion of the first-ever Spiritual Journey of Aboriginal Veterans, Elders and youth to the battlefields of Europe. During the events in Europe, Mr. Rogers was always readily available either to help resolve issues and to respond to numerous requests from the media about the Journey. His wealth of knowledge made him a key spokesperson for the cause of remembrance.