Rich Preston
Vice-President, Ontario Provincial Command
- Joined Br 385 Aurora 1984, 42 year member.
- On executive for 22 years, was Branch president for 6 years.
- Chaired the Branch Candle Light Vigil and Drumhead service.
- Chair the Town’s yearly Veteran Banner Program.
- Chaired Dominion Darts in 2011 when Branch 385 hosted.
- Was Zone E2 Sports Officer for 10 years.
- Served as Deputy Zone E2 Commander, Zone E2 Commander, District E Charitable Foundation Director, Deputy District E Commander and District E Commander.
- Received Life membership 2015.
- Received MSM award 2025.
- Received Queens Diamond Jubilee medal in 2012.
- Received Kings Coronation Medal 2024.
- Recently retired after 45 years in the glass construction industry.
- My wife Sue and I owned a glass company for many years.
- Sue and I have 4 children between us and are the proud grandparents of 8, age 2 to 23.
- In my spare time I enjoy Lawn bowling and Sue and I like to participate in Legion sports when we can.