Edmonton, Alberta
Captain Richard Dumas is a Veteran with 38 years of service in Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He has also worked diligently as a volunteer to promoting military heritage and ensuring the well-being of Veterans. As a result, Mr. Dumas’ work at restoring regimental contact with the families of Veterans who participated in various conflicts, many family members have received various supports and have enjoyed participation at several special regimental events. In working with various Veterans organizations, Mr. Dumas has visited many Veterans in hospitals and has assisted individuals in personal crisis. He has also spoken at many schools and service clubs, teaching about the many achievements of our Veterans and promoting Army Cadets. Mr. Dumas has played an essential role in the organization of several large events. He assisted Veterans Affairs Canada and Senator Yonah Martin with organizing the Imjin Hockey Classic in 2013, the Year of the Korean War Veteran. He helped elderly Veterans of the Korea Veterans Association, Edmonton Unit with the parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Ortona, Mr. Dumas initiated and oversaw the planning and execution of a unique official Proclamation of Friendship Ceremony between Edmonton and Ortona, Italy.