424 Transport and Rescue Squadron RCAF

A MEANINGFUL WAY TO HONOUR ONE'S SERVICE

Bonnie Saunders' stunning Glass Treasures are individually produced and are a timeless gift that will be cherished and appreciated for generations to come. With an expert's touch, these treasures make for a meaningful way to commemorate loyalty and dedication for any occasion.

Each Glass Treasure by Bonnie Saunders begins as a clear glass plate which becomes transformed into an exceptional, high quality keepsake. With many complex steps from start to finish, the creation process poses a high degree of difficulty. The delicate procedures result in the brilliantly rich crackle which receives and illuminates light and provides a unique element of depth to each piece. These remarkable heirlooms are rendered individually by Bonnie, with all processes administered on the backside of the glass. 

Each 8" plate is framed in a black, 11" open faced solid wood shadow box lined with red ultra suede. Two custom engraved black plaques which sit on the frame add a personalized touch to these mementos, which can be either wall mounted or displayed on a stand.  Included is a bilingual Certificate of Authenticity that is signed by Bonnie Saunders and applied to the backside of the frame.  This certificate contains a brief description of the mission of the proud members who wear the badge or crest that is featured on the front of the plate.  This is a great added feature for future generations to appreciate. 

FOR THE PERSONALIZED ENGRAVED PLAQUES THAT SIT ON THE FRAME:

Bonnie recommends highlighting the rank/regimental number and name of the recipient on the smaller plaque.  The second, larger engraved plaque provides an opportunity to include 3 additional sentences to better commemorate an occasion or words of choice.  This is very important, as it will pass on historical details for future generations.  There is a 70 character maximum for each sentence. Bonnie is happy to help you so the wording is perfect for the occasion.  

Glass Treasures by Bonnie Saunders provides official products under license from His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, the Department of Defence and the Canadian Forces.

When you purchase a Canadian Forces related Glass Treasures by Bonnie Saunders, not only are you investing in a very unique heirloom, you are also supporting the many men and women who serve to protect us.  A portion of each sale will be contributed towards the Support Our Troops Fund.

Be sure to have your camera ready! The proud recipients will be pleased beyond measure! 

Oct 3, 2023
"Dear Bonnie, It was a real pleasure showing off your excellent craftwork, to the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force and his top team members. We were all very impressed."
Dean Black
RCAF Association Executive Director

March 8, 2021
"They have motivational posters in the halls of office buildings, and all over the barracks. My motivation is hanging on the walls, just like always. But you were the artist that made them. these are now in my I love my room.  Forever thankful to you my friend. Not just for the art, but for the much bigger thing that they do in my mind.  Cheers Bonnie."
Zeker Stein  

 March 1, 2022
"I received my badge plate as a gift from my father after my deployment to Libya on HMCS Vancouver. The plate is a beautiful piece of art and we love having it in our home. Bonnie does amazing work and I would 100% recommend this for anyone. Makes a great gift!  Thank you Bonnie!"
Courtney Bowell

 Dec 31, 2020

“Hi Bonnie,

This is a Christmas gift for my Dad. My Dad retired as a Commander after 32 years, my Grandfather unfortunately died while in the service, my brother is currently still serving and I was medically released after 25 years as a P02ER. These are all our first ships and our ranks when we joined them. Hence my desire to try to think up something to tie our service to the RCN, the country as Grandfather, Father, Older Brother and Younger Brother.

August 9, 2022
"Bonnie, It was an honour to receive one of your plates to commemorate my time as Commanding Officer of 2 Mission Support Squadron in Bagotville QC. This plate marks a momentous point in my career as a Logistics Officer in the RCAF. The details and craftsmanship of the plate are exquisite and I reflect on great memories of my time in Command each time I look at it. I will treasure the plate and proudly display it as I move through my Military career."
Colonel Laura Gagné, CD

October 5, 2011
“Hey Bonnie, I just wanted to send a quick “thank you” for the beautiful plate - you sent it back in August and I haven’t had a chance to thank you. I ordered one for the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment for my boyfriend, Sergeant Kyle Ferguson. I gave it to him for his birthday and he LOVED it! He was amazed at how good it turned out - he said the regiment’s symbol was perfect and exact down to every little detail. We were both very impressed with it and I love being able to glance over at it as a reminder of what Kyle and the rest of the Canadian Forces do for our country. Thank you for your time and dedication at what you do.”
Kim Kovosi

March 13, 2019
"GLASS TREASURES--Unsurpassed in detail, beauty and draftsmanship these glass plates produced by Bonnie Saunders are treasures that will be placed proudly in a place of honor in your home NOW and passed on to your family for generations to come. Bonnie is a unique and true artisan you can trust to make your plate an individual treasure you will be so very proud of."
George Fraser

Jan 7, 2012
"Hi Bonnie, my daughter Trooper Ashley Lewis was presented with her badge plate for the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connoughts Own Rifles) at Christmas time. She was absolutely overjoyed when she saw it and was amazed by the detail and craftsmanship. She was equally surprised when she read the inscription that was written by yourself on the Certificate of Authenticity. Thank you again for all that you do in your work and supporting our troops and those who serve."
Rob Lewis
Surrey, BC

Jan 18, 2021
"Hi Bonnie!
Tears of joy, the plates are beautiful! Brian says it was well worth the wait!"
Anne Peers

July 16, 2018
"Bonnie, it was such a pleasure to present your beautifully crafted plate to another Commanding Officer at 405 Squadron. LCol Osmond, Marie, was not only the first female Long Range Patrol Commanding Officer but she is also a good friend. I know she has this proudly displayed in her home."
Ruth Kirkey
14 Wing Greenwood

April 6, 2015

"J’ai des bons souvenirs de mes années comme membre du Royale 22ième Régiment 3ième Bataillon. Je me rappellerai toujours du sacrifice et service des membres du Régiment.

Thanks"

Michel

Sept. 11, 2024

"We have had the pleasure of working with Glass Treasures by Bonnie Saunders on the production of our International Policing Award, and we couldn't be more satisfied. Bonnie was incredibly easy to deal with, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. The custom logo plate came out beautifully, showcasing the attention to detail and quality craftsmanship we have come to expect. We have ordered from her on countless occasions, and each time, the results have exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Bonnie to anyone!"

Taylor Piovesan

Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police

"I bought a plate for my son’s graduation. It is truly a work of art and he really appreciated it. He especially liked the fact that his name and regimental number were on the frame. Bonnie was very helpful throughout the whole process and it was a pleasure to deal with her. She even called after the graduation to see if it had arrived safely and on time. I had the plate sent right to Depot so he would receive it on his graduation day and it worked beautifully. Thanks again Bonnie!"

Dorothy N.

October 25, 2023
Hi Bonnie, I just wanted to let you know the plate arrived safely yesterday.  It was nice meeting you personally and seeing first hand the quality of your artwork.  I have the plate proudly displayed in my office and have received favorable comments on it.  Thanks again for the quick turnaround and the attention to detail packaging it to ensure it arrived safely.
Jeff Fallow, ECFO
Manager of Protective Services / Fire Chief
Cold Lake Fire-Rescue

Nov 12, 2019

"It was a real pleasure to present a wonderful Canadian Coast Guard plate from Bonnie Saunders of “Glass Treasures” at our management meeting in Oct 2019. We had the honour to recognized  one of our own on his retirement after 32+ years of services with the Canadian Coast Guard. There were lots of compliments on how beautiful this memorabilia was and the absolute wonderful craftsmanship that was place on making this a very special presentation. Many questions as to where the plate came from and an overabundance of comments commenting how beautiful and truly unique this was. This was a first for CCG and no one ever seen this before during a ceremony.

Thank you very much for making Milo’s retirement a special one and providing us with a truly unique shadow box for him and his family to enjoy for years to come."
Pierre Lampron

Halifax, NS

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SAMPLE OF ENGRAVED PLAQUES TO PERSONALIZE IT:

 

**Testimonials and photos are always welcome

and Bonnie is grateful AND delighted to share them!

To send yours to Bonnie, please email her at bonnie@glasstreasures.com