Mr. Willbond is a retired Sergeant who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Since retiring, he has been a volunteer with the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping. Several years ago, Mr. Willbond formed the Victoria, British Columbia Chapter of his Association and continues to serve as their Secretary. He is also the Association's National Chairman of the Honours and Awards Committee. Mr. Willbond participates and represents the Association at commemorative ceremonies throughout the Victoria region. He has also represented the Association at meetings with provincial, civic and military officials, Veterans Affairs Canada and Veterans organizations in both Victoria and Vancouver. Mr. Willbond is an active and longstanding member of The Royal Canadian Legion, the Canadian Airborne Association, the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Association and the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Association. As Chairman of the International Community for the Relief of Starvation and Suffering, Mr. Willbond has sent much needed medical supplies to the poor in Africa from donations sent in by the public, including Veterans. Mr. Willbond is a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal.