Ken Sabad Receives Quilt of Valour
Ken Sabad joined the Canadian Army in 1955 as an infantryman with the Queen's Own Rifles. He soon found his calling in sports and became a PTI (Physical Training Instructor), later better known as a PERI (Physical Education and Recreation Instructor). Ken participated and excelled in almost every sport offered including hockey, fastball, curling, judo, boxing and multi gymnastics. He served across Canada during his career, Calgary AB, Kingston ON, Goose Bay NL, Yorkton SK, Chilliwack BC as well as Germany with NATO and a UN tour to the Middle East in 1974. Ken retired at the rank of Sgt after over 25 years of service.
Ken recently received a Quilt of Valour after a nomination from his son, Mark Sabad.
Congratulations on receiving your Quilt of Valour, Ken!
Present for the ceremony were Michele Sabad (daughter), Mark Sabad (son), Ryan Sabad (grandson), Don Thomas (son-in-law), D'Arcy Thomas (grandson), Jack Thomas (great-grandson), friends Carol O'Meara, Enola Thomas. Presenter Robbie Chapman.
- Michele Sabad, Ken's Daughter
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by Michele Sabad
“That's a nice United Nations flag your Legion has on the wall over there, Dad, it looks authentic.”
“Of course it is – I gave that flag to the Legion myself when your mom and I retired here.”
“Oh, did they give it to you for your tour in Egypt in 1974? That's nice.”
“Give it to me? Hah, not exactly, not officially, if you know what I mean.”
Quilts of Valour Canada recognizes Veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces for their service and commitment to our country through the presentation of quilts. The quilts are made by volunteers from across Canada.