Mr. Richard Alan Nicholson is a 25-year Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, who retired in 1996.
As a long-standing member of The Royal Canadian Legion, he has been involved actively in serving as the Sports Chairman and on the Executive Committee. He has served on the Legion Colour Party and has participated in parades, funerals, celebrations of life and the annual Poppy Campaign.
Two years ago, Mr. Nicholson agreed to the role of Resident Manager at the Cockrell House, assisting homeless Veterans to re-integrate into society. This position is entirely voluntary and required him to move into the facility. He has helped re-integrate over 12 Veterans into society, without a doubt saving the lives of those Veterans. He has now dedicated his entire life to this project.