Peter Seiersen

Born in Olds, Alberta Peter joined the army at 17 and served in Korea with the P.P.C.L.I. In 1952 he joined the Vancouver Police Department leaving in 1966 to pursue a career in business. Peter was very active in the Korean Veterans Association serving in many capacities including that of National President and coordinator for the Korean Revisit Program for veterans, bereaved family and grandchildren. Peter was very proud of his Danish heritage and a passionate traveler. He made frequent trips to visit family in Denmark and travelled extensively with the International Police and Korean Veterans Associations creating friendships around the world. In 2012 Peter was awarded The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and in 2017 the Order of Civil Merit by The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs for the Republic of Korea Government. After a lengthy batter with cancer, Peter is predeceased by his beloved Lorraine, his brother Chris and sister Margot. Peter is survived by his wife Young Sook and her family, his children Fred (Julie), Wendy (George), Lori, grandchildren Shawn, Todd, Riley, Brendan, Leah and Cameron, 3 great-grandchildren and extended family.