The Canadian government has denied Petter Blindheim's request to stay at vet hospital, Camp Hill. Blindheim received six war medals while serving with the Royal Norwegian Navy. Allied veterans are entitled to benefits under the War Veterans Allowance (WVA).In the last year, Mr. Blindheim has sprained his back and broke his arm, and Blindheim's 73-year-old wife can no longer manage his care on her own. The family isn't giving up hope and we will also keep fighting for Mr. Blienheim. Please sign this pettion that is being sent to the Office of the PM & Veterans Affairs Canada & every media outlet available. Please remember to share the petition link on social media. Thank you for your support! For more details: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/norwegian-veteran-petter-blindheim-camp-hill-rejection-1.3634036
Dear Veterans Affairs - Government of Canada,
We respectfully request that you reverse your decison and honour Mr. Petter Blindheim's requst for care at Camp Hill. It is our collective opinion that this is the least our country can do the thank this hero for his incredible contributions and sacriifices to ensure our freedom! Please see petition attached which we intend to keep active until the RIGHT thing is done and an Mr. Blindheim's request is granted. Thank you.
Update #57 years ago
Norwegian Petter Blindheim, 94, gets Allied veteran status, but still no Canadian care!! For details go to this link : http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/petter-blindheim-norwegian-war-veteran-canada-1.3619770
Update #47 years ago
"Norwegian war hero to get care at Halifax veterans' hospital after months of struggle" - CBC News. Our Canadian government has reversed their decision and IS now granting Mr. Blinheim's request to be admitted to Camp Hill and he will move-in this Wednesday, June 29th, 2016. Our government is also re-writing regulations that are "currently not compassionate" and this will help other veterans as well!! Thank you all for your signatures and for sharing on social Media!
Update #37 years ago
A story posted on the website of the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet has the headline: "Norwegian war hero denied space at home for veterans in Canada." Note: Mr Blindheim is also the most decorated Norwegian soldier. Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/petter-blindheim-94-year-old-norwegian-war-hero-1.3617721
Update #27 years ago
" Whoever wrote the letter to the family had to go to an awful lot of extra effort to find a way to say no," - Peter Stoffer, Veterans advocate & former MP. "There is absolutely nothing stopping the minister from exercising his authority and allowing Mr. Blindheim into Camp Hill immediately." The Canadian government has rejected the family's request 3 times. See details: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/stoffer-norweigan-veteran-halifax-camp-hill-blindheim-1.3613575
Update #17 years ago
This article appeared today on page 3 of The Record in Kitchener, Ontario. Also, Mr. Blindheim's daughter tells me there will be a detailed article in the national newspaper in Norway on Monday. Please keep sharing the link to the petition and thank you all for your support.... http://www.therecord.com/news-story/6706578-family-fights-denial-of-veteran-s-care-to-canadian-who-served-in-norway-s-navy/
