The Six Nations Veterans Association needs young people to join the organization and become involved. That was one of the main themes of a conversation on National Indigenous Veteran’s Day (Wednesday November 9th) with CKRZ News.

Five members of the association joined in the conversation with CKRZ's David Moses -- the new President Bruce Paterson, as well as Wilby Issacs (Ike), Harley Bomberry, Rick Miller and Rick Mt. Pleasant.

Although well represented at the interview, President Bruce Paterson stressed that with an aging veteran population younger members need to step up.

Reflecting on the interview, Moses said "The solemnness of the situation was apparent when without thinking I congratulated Bruce on his appointment to President of the Six Nations Veteran’s Association, to which he quickly pointed out my mistake saying "'That's not a term, I would use, congratulations'. When someone dies suddenly, I'm simply filling the position'."

October and November are busy months for Vets. Right after the interview they were headed off to yet another event after already handing out the 'Thank a Vet' packages in Brantford and the surrounding area over several days, plus going to local schools for related Veteran’s Day events.

President Paterson also had a message that he wanted to share with anyone listening to remember POW's and MIA's who are also veterans.

Listen to the news report below....