Allan Bryan Plett, CD, a Veteran of the Canadian Army, has dedicated his life to Veteran advocacy since 2009. His service spans across multiple organizations, including the Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Unit (CAV), The Royal Canadian Legion, Homes for Heroes Foundation, One Veteran Society, British Columbia Highway of Heroes and the Order of St. George.
As a member of the CAV since 2009, Allan has raised thousands of dollars for the Citadel Canine Society that provides trained service dogs to Veterans and First Responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and organized a “Shoebox for Soldiers” campaign in which shoeboxes were filled with small items and sent to Canadian troops deployed overseas to keep the troops connected with home. He has also volunteered on various CAV committees for the Ride for Dad, a major national fundraising activity for prostate cancer research along with daily interactions and support to Veterans.
Since 2012, Allan has been responsible for the changing of the flags, care and maintenance of the signage for the British Columbia Highway of Heroes.
At The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 229, Allan has volunteered since 2013, serving as the Service Officer and the Parade Marshal from 2015-2023. He also serves as the CAV representative for the Legion Veterans Village. As the volunteer chairperson of the British Columbia Homes for Heroes Foundation, Allan coordinates fundraising activities, provides administration, leadership and guidance. He has been leading efforts to secure a site for a Homes for Heroes Village in the British Columbia Lower Mainland.
In 2017, Allan joined the Order of St. George, a non-profit organization working on health, well-being, morale and quality of life for Veterans and their families. He promotes leadership and youth development and citizenship training for the Royal Canadian Sea, Army, and Air Cadets and the Junior Rangers. He worked diligently to grow the Order in Western Canada, sponsoring the creation of the Prairies Priory in 2022. He took a senior role in 2023 as International Liaison Officer continuing to work at the grass roots level, coordinating, supporting and hosting events to raise funds for Veteran initiatives.
Allan got involved in the Canadian Walk for Veterans in 2018 and joined the board of directors in 2021. In 2023, he was elected as the President of the One Veteran’s Society.