Tour of Honour
How did Honour House start?
Following a chance meeting with Canadian Chief of Defence, General Rick Hillier and Senator Larry Campbell at a Vancouver Canucks hockey game, Honorary Colonel Al DeGenova shared his vision of a “home away from home” for our Military, Veterans and Emergency Services Personnel with them both and General Hillier presented Al with a challenge coin encouraging him to go ahead with his project and get the job done.
Soon afterwards, Al received a call from the Mayor of New Westminster, Wayne Wright, who encouraged Al and the Honour House committee to come to the Royal City as he felt that he had found a suitable property. As soon as Al saw the large home at 509 St. George Street in New Westminster he knew straight away that it was the “right one, a 9 out of 10” according to him at the time.
Check out the Honour House website for additional information and how you can help.
Following a chance meeting with Canadian Chief of Defence, General Rick Hillier and Senator Larry Campbell at a Vancouver Canucks hockey game, Honorary Colonel Al DeGenova shared his vision of a “home away from home” for our Military, Veterans and Emergency Services Personnel with them both and General Hillier presented Al with a challenge coin encouraging him to go ahead with his project and get the job done.
Soon afterwards, Al received a call from the Mayor of New Westminster, Wayne Wright, who encouraged Al and the Honour House committee to come to the Royal City as he felt that he had found a suitable property. As soon as Al saw the large home at 509 St. George Street in New Westminster he knew straight away that it was the “right one, a 9 out of 10” according to him at the time.
Check out the Honour House website for additional information and how you can help.
Tour of Honour supporting military, first responders kicks off in Chilliwack
Eric Welsh - Saanich News
The tour will raise awareness in places across B.C. and the Yukon for Honour House and Honour Ranch
Who helps the people who help you? Many police officers, firefighters, military members, paramedics and others suffer in silence, feeling isolated as they deal with physical or mental injuries. But Col. Al De Genova says they’re not alone, and he’s visiting dozens of communities across B.C. with that message.
The Tour of Honour launched Monday (April 3) with the Honour Tour’s eye-catching Humvee and trailer pulling into the parking lot of Chilliwack Fire Hall No. 1. Between now and mid-June, De Genova and eight volunteer drivers are hitting the road with a focus on raising awareness and money for two places that can be a lifeline for people who are struggling, Honour House and Honour Ranch.
“The suicide rate is extremely high right now for all our first responders, and I’m hoping to let them know they’re not left on their own, that there is help and Honour House and Honour Ranch are there for them unconditionally, at no cost, as long as they want to stay,” said De Genova, who is an honourary colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces’ 15th Field Artillery Regiment.
Read more here.
Eric Welsh - Saanich News
The tour will raise awareness in places across B.C. and the Yukon for Honour House and Honour Ranch
Who helps the people who help you? Many police officers, firefighters, military members, paramedics and others suffer in silence, feeling isolated as they deal with physical or mental injuries. But Col. Al De Genova says they’re not alone, and he’s visiting dozens of communities across B.C. with that message.
The Tour of Honour launched Monday (April 3) with the Honour Tour’s eye-catching Humvee and trailer pulling into the parking lot of Chilliwack Fire Hall No. 1. Between now and mid-June, De Genova and eight volunteer drivers are hitting the road with a focus on raising awareness and money for two places that can be a lifeline for people who are struggling, Honour House and Honour Ranch.
“The suicide rate is extremely high right now for all our first responders, and I’m hoping to let them know they’re not left on their own, that there is help and Honour House and Honour Ranch are there for them unconditionally, at no cost, as long as they want to stay,” said De Genova, who is an honourary colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces’ 15th Field Artillery Regiment.
Read more here.
