After a distinguished 35 year-long career in the Royal Canadian Military Police (RCMP), Ron spent a decade as Director of Member Services for the RCMP Veterans’ Association Ottawa Division, acting as guide and navigator for retired RCMP members who are seeking access to pensions, benefits, and services. His vast volunteer work includes reaching out to isolated individuals and helping those in need, especially those who have lost loved ones; he also coordinates holiday gift baskets to isolated, ill or grieving RCMP Veterans and their families. Ron regularly goes above and beyond, advocating tirelessly for rights, information, support and assistance for the RCMP Veterans community.
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When we saw the invitation for nominations, we certainly felt that we needed to nominate Ron for this, because Ron had been outstanding in what he's done and how he's been able to affect change and affect making other people's lives better. Not only within our [RCMP] Association, but around him. Ron was, in all essence, the face of our Association to those in need. Not only was he that first call, but he also ran a program of visitation. It’s part of who we are, being able to make sure that families are supported. And Ron took that to the 10th degree.
Ron has not only inspired the people that he's worked with to help, but he's also inspired others within our Association to take on other areas of responsibility. It's truly remarkable the things that he has been able to accomplish for the Association - through his advocacy work, through his volunteerism, through his looking out for others.
Ron, you have made a difference. You have made a difference to other people's lives. And we took the opportunity to make sure that you got recognized for this as well. So congratulations, Ron.