Fort Erie, Ontario
Mr. Romeo Daley is a proud Veteran of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) who served during the Korean War. Today, he serves as the President of the Korea Veterans Association Unit 15 Niagara, as well as being the Sergeant-at-Arms for the PPCLI Association of Canada.
Every year he visits schools in his area to teach students about the Korean War and Canada’s numerous peacekeeping missions.
He was part of the executive of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 in Fort Erie for many years, where he helped organize commemorative events and Korea Veterans Association appreciation luncheons. He was the keynote speaker for the Korean War Photo Exhibition in Toronto, was a guest speaker at the Canadian Parachute Association and has been interviewed by the Korean media as part of the Memory Project and the Veteran Story series.
Mr. Daley has spread the word about Canadian troops and their efforts in the Korean War and overseas service. He reminds people that the liberties, rights and privileges we all enjoy are the result of the selfless actions of those who fought and died for Canada and her allies. He shares this message of remembrance to ensure that current and future generations will never forget.