A Well-Deserved Recognition for MWO (Ret’d) John Dugas, CD - Holdfast K9
Today, members of the Kadence Legacy Fund team were honoured to attend the 1 Combat Engineer Regiment RSM Change of Command Parade and Awards Ceremony, where MWO (Ret’d) John Dugas, CD was presented with a Canadian Military Engineers Association Commendation in recognition of his outstanding contributions.John’s commitment to Canada’s Veteran and service dog communities has been extraordinary.
Through years of advocacy, fundraising, training, and service, John has helped raise more than $2 million to improve Veterans’ access to service dogs and has trained more than 65 service dogs, supporting Veterans, First Responders, and others living with PTSD.
Despite everything he has accomplished, John remains incredibly humble and focused on the people and dogs behind the work.
For Kadence Legacy Fund, this recognition is especially meaningful. Through our partnership with Holdfast K9, John serves as KLF’s Alberta Certified Service Dog Trainer and is instrumental in the training standards and delivery of our One Dog. One Life. Service Dog Program.
Congratulations, John. This commendation is exceptionally well deserved. We are incredibly proud to have you as part of the KLF team.
Chimo! Lead the Way. 🐾🇨🇦
📸 Photos: Retired Imagery Technician, MCpl (Ret’d) Tina Gillies | © Kadence Legacy Fund