Rear-Admiral (Ret’d) The Honourable Rebecca Patterson, OMM MSM CD, is a 34-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and a proud registered nurse. Throughout her distinguished career, she served in military healthcare delivery, education, training, and strategic planning—both in Canada and abroad. On her promotion to Flag (General) Officer, Senator Patterson made history as the first person with a military nursing background to serve at that rank. This Remembrance Day, we honour her service and

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