All Veterans deserve respect, recognition, and a medal for service.
All Veterans deserve respect. recognition. acknowledgment. a medal for service.
Join us in a collective journey of compassion and impact as we work to show Canadians all veterans matter.
By our estimate, as many as 60% of Canadian veterans may never have been officially recognized with a medal for their service. Our mission is to change that: by sharing their stories, educating Canadians, and helping veterans find recognition they may still be eligible for.
Hundreds of thousands of invisible warriors
By our estimate, there may be as many as 280,000 Canadian veterans who have never received a medal for their service. These are our Invisible Warriors.
Our mission is to make our warriors visible by sharing their stories, educating Canadians, and helping veterans find recognition they may still be eligible for.
Build awareness and help close the gap
Most Canadians don’t know that many veterans finish their service without a single medal.
The Invisible Warrior Society helps Canadians understand this gap and helps veterans find the recognition available to them.
Their stories, in their own words
Behind every Invisible Warrior is a story. Read why veterans who served without recognition are speaking up, and why it matters.
Where It Began
“Civilians believe we are losing our veterans because they equate medals with veterans.”
Colonel (Retired) James Gludo
One Medal for Thirty Years
“When I stand on parade, I wear one medal.”
Major (Retired) Len Francis
Part of Afghanistan, but not in it
“Was I part of Afghanistan but not in it? Or was I in it but not part of it?”
Captain (Retired) Ryan Friesen
From the field
Hear what people have said after learning about the Invisible Warrior Project.
We’d love to hear your story!
"This is such an important project! I thought all service members would earn a medal by serving for this great country. Since some service members never receive a medal, it needs to change."
Larry G.
Supporter
"I served my country for many years, Cold War… No medals. Definitely a worthy cause."
Via Threads
Cold War Veteran
"This is the first time I have ever seen anyone advocate for this. It is almost embarrassing to be at a Remembrance Day ceremony as a medically retired veteran with nothing to show for your service."
MJ Batek
Medically retired veteran and artist
Ways to get involved
Every veteran served. Help us make sure every veteran is seen.
Donate, become a corporate partner, share our message, or read a veteran’s story. Every action brings us closer to recognition for all who served.