I have only just learned of Rick's death. My sincere condolences to his family. 

I served with Rick in 1 MP Platoon in Calgary in the late 80s. I was a newly minted Lieutenant, and Rick took me under his wing, and for two years kept me pointed in the right direction, kept me from making a fool of myself, and more than once took me aside to tune me up. The leadership lessons I learned both from him, and by watching him, have lasted me a lifetime. He was a wonderful man, kind, funny, and deeply dedicated to his solders. 

I am honoured to have known him.

James Ridge
Victoria

Patricia, Nicole and Family:
I took my Commissionaire qualifying course when Rick was the senior instructor and I learnt so much from him and even more during our time together in the Nova Scotia Corps of Commissionaires. He was a good friend and advisor. He was a compassionate soldier who served his country well in so many ways. His integrity and dedication to CNS and well being of commissionaires was unquestionable.  God Bless.
Mike Brownlow

Dear Pat, Nicole, and family
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you on Rick's passing.  I will cherish the memories, right back to the late 1940, Rick's visit to my parents in London, and all the Gatherings we attended together.    He sure was such a good guy and I know he'll be missed by all.  Sending lots of love and hugs,
Ernie & Sharon Bond

So sorry for your lost at this difficult time.

So SORRY to hear of Rick passing
My Deepest CONDOLENCES and Heartfelt SYMPATHY to  his family
He was a leader as a Commissionaire that is too bad others leaders could not learn of his good leadership
Thanks Rick
Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget

To Rick’s family.
Although we never met, I must say that time spent with Rick during our time together with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was a wonderful experience working with a man of honour and integrity.  He was was truly one of the good guys and was well respected by all who knew him.

I knew Rick at Special Investigation Unit, Pacific Detachment, Esquimalt, not long before he retired.  To me he presented as the epitome of a CF serviceman who took tremendous pride in his work.  He was a pleasure to know.  He will be missed.

Dear Pat and Family, may I offer my sincere condolences on Rick's sudden passing. I met and worked with Rick at the Nova Scotia Dept. of Justice.  Rick was a consummate professional and a great colleague with a tremendous sense of humour and dedication to service.  His friendship and integrity were cherished by all who knew him!  My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. May your memories comfort you in the years ahead.

Frank Chambers

Sincere condolences to Pat and family members on Rick's passing. He will be remembered with deep fondness and respect for the incredible human being that he was. Starting with the trials and tribulations we shared while attending our PL 6 course in Borden through to frequent associations in the MP branch and later on with Commissionaires NS, I could always expect a large smile and outstandingly professional demeanour from him. Margo & I will always remember our visits with Rick and Pat in Sheet Harbour. You'll be sorely missed Rick. RIP.

Rick you were a leader in life with both Family and work Family.  Being the eldest in the Family we all looked up to you for guidance and support.  We shared great meals with you and Pat, especially your visits to our summer place.  Coffee with the Brothers will not be the same with you missing.  Your sense of humour and capability to turn a situation around to be more positive way of thinking was one of your many attributes.  You will truly be missed by all.
Love and special thoughts to Pat, Nicole and Kyle.

Love you big Brother..Rest in Peace

Love Ron and Pam

My name is Sheila Philips. (Walsh)  I am a great friend of Hazels. We both grew up together and went to the same schools.   My sincere condolences to the Family.








Sheila Philips

To my big brother-damn I'm going to miss you so much.You were such a rock, you could be counted on for anything. Your knowledge and since of humor were second to none. Regardless of any circumstance you were so calming and respectful. As a kid I loved reading the letters you would send home from Cyprus and Germany-always positive-never really telling mom and dad the true nature of your job. Vesna and I  will miss the suppers  and great conversations that you and Pat had for us. Rest In Peace my  Big Brother

Pat and close family, please accepte my most sincere condolences on My dear friend Rick's passing. Rick was my jeep partner for a good while in Soest, Germany in the late 60s. I enjoyed his company and great humour during long cold nights standing by the autoban doing traffic control. I will also remember his not so good cooking. Lol. RIP my dear friend.  
Diane and Pierre Lyonnais, Ottawa.

This is a sad loss, my condolences Pat and Nicole.  I remember our times together in Germany fondly as well as our visit with you both in Halifax many years ago. Rick had an awesome sense of humor that was hard  to ever forget. He was well thought of in the Branch and reputation as a mentor to younger members was well known. He left us to early. RIP Rick you are not forgotten.  Pat

Rick was such a true gentleman and even though I only knew him a short time as a Commissionaire he had such a wicked sense of humour. His visits to the airport were always full of laughter and he generally ended up buying the coffee after loosing at ‘heads or tails’.
He was always courteous, professional and integrity second to none.  
Rick had a presence and professionalism that few achieve and will leave many memories for those of us that knew him.  I send my condolence's to family and friends it was an honour to know him.

Simon Allen.

Pat,
I am so saddened by Dicks passing.  I know what losing a loved one is like and yet we are all so different I can only imagine your sorrow.  My prayers are with you and Nicole at this time.  I know he will be missed by so many but the memories we have are irreplaceable.

It is with the heaviest of hearts we extend our deepest sympathies to Pat, Nicole and family over the passing of our dear dear friend.  
Meeting Rick and Pat while walking our dogs through the neighborhood over 20 years ago forged a wonderful friendship which developed into weekly crib games between Rick and Larry with a camaraderie more like brothers than "neighbours"...    a true gentleman who will be forever missed;  where a chair will always be at the card table in his honour❤

Rest easy dear friend..you will be forever in our hearts ❤

Patrica and Nicole and all the Burns Family my Condolences and prayers on the Passing of Rick. My he RIP. I worked with Rick at the Dept of Justice , Edna and I enjoy  visits with you and Rick, and going out to restaurants.
John Bowser

Pat and Nicole, It is with profound sadness I learned of Rick's passing.  I had the great privilege of working for Rick at 4 MP PL and I quickly realized that he cared about his family, including us soldiers he adopted.  I am proud to say that he was my Sergeant-Major and I looked to the example he set for us when I became one myself.  He was a highly respected leader amongst his troops and we knew he was watching out for us (no matter what mischief we got into!).  Our platoon family, including you, made that time of my life one that I continually look back on, grateful for the wonderful memories.  I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

To the family; my deepest condolences.  The world has lost a great man.

CWO Burns epitomized an RSM for me as a young Private and often served as the example to follow as I faced challenges throughout my career.

Till Valhalla Rick.

I worked with Rick at CFB Calgary, 1 MP Platoon. He was a mentor, a friend and provided the advice and guidance that set an example of how it should be done. He had genuine compassion for the guys, demonstrated the true meaning of loyalty and deserves all the accolades I know he will receive. Dianne and I also have wonderful memories of our visits with Rick and Pat. Our deepest condolences to Pat and Ricks family and many friends for your loss. Rest In Peace my friend and know I will forever hold a special place in my heart.

To Pat, Nicole and the Burns family;
Please accept our sincere condolences on Rick's passing.  I knew and worked with Rick for most of his military career, particularly in Halifax, Germany and Esquimalt.  I will never forget him, he was my friend.

To Rick;
Stand easy my friend, your work here is done and done extremely well.

Carter and Lorna Lee.

My most sincere condolences to the Burns family.  Rick was an incredible soldier, MP and human being.  I first met him in Calgary 1984/85, where he was my Field Platoon Warrant Officer.  We spent much time in Wainwright together, often under canvas.  He was always a great confidant and mentor for a then young Lieutenant Grubb.  He often spoke about his family and the crazy experiences one only gains from a lengthy career with the Army.  He will be sorely missed.  

Securitas.

Colonel (Ret'd)  Tim Grubb CD

Colonel Commandant - Military Police

On behalf of all members of the Canadian Provost Corps Association I extend our deepest condolences to the Family of CWO (Retired) Rick Burns.  The sad news of his sudden passing is heartbreaking to all of his former Canadian Provost Corps and CF Military Police colleagues for Rick was well respected by all who knew him. He was one of our finest!  "S Of F Brother"

I wish to express my sorrow and condonlences to all family and friends on Rick's passing. I did not have the privilege of working with Rick while we served in the MP Branch, but I had many occasions to work with him while we were both employed by Commissionaires Nova Scotia. As Detail Commander at Halifax Int'l Airport, CNS often assigned Rick to conduct internal investigations on my turf, and I grew to very much respect Rick's professionalism and we enjoyed many sessions of MP Branch banter between these episodes. He was the best investigator I ever worked with! I feel his loss keenly. Farewell my friend and may you Rest in Peace.

Maj (Ret'd) Joseph M. McLaughlan OMM, CD

Aunt Pat & Nicole,

Uncle Dick will forever be the "gentle giant" in my world, he has been in my life forever and I will miss him dearly. I have so many fond and funny memories, my favorite being watching him rock Nikki to sleep whilst holding her in one arm, cradling her head in his hand, that fascinated me!  Uncle Dick also taught me how to shuffle a deck of cards like an adult when I was 10!

We will keep you all in our prayers as you continue to work through his loss.

Kim (nee Wheatley) & Norman Wiegers

My deepest sympathy. RICK was my first MPSgt when I joined the Military Police. Later we worked together in the Commissionaires. He was a fine man. He will be sorely missed.

To Pat, Nicole and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your Husband, Father and Brother.  Rick and I have been friends since 1968 when both of us were newly posted to 4MP PL, Germany.  I've treasured Rick's friendship over the years and will miss dearly our phone calls rehashing the olden days, our respective families and our time in both in the Provost Corps and Security Branch.  I will never forget you, Rick, you were the best.  Till we meet again.  RIP.
Jules

So very sorry for your loss,thinking of you at this very difficult time.

Pat, Nichole and to All of The Burns Family.  My heart is broken for you.  There are no words to describe the grief.  
Phyllis Carroll💔

Our love, prayers, and deepest condolences to Patricia, Nicole and Kyle and all of the Burns family.  My family has had the pleasure to know and grown with Dick for 60 years.  We will miss him and always remember his kindness and humour and his guidance as the oldest brother to his siblings, and love for his family.  Rest In Peace Dick - until we meet again. 
Nancy and Jim Kendall

Nicole and family, no words can ease your loss. I do hope your memories never fade , they will keep him with you always. You must be so proud of his armed forces service. What a great legacy that is.

Condolences to the family.  We were stationed in Lahr at the same time, and I remember Rick’s booming voice! My husband, Harvey Schweitzman worked for Rick. Harvey has been gone for 3 years now. Treasure your memories as they bring you comfort. 
Rana Schweitzman

So sorry for your loss Pat
Dick will always hold a special part of my heart.Everytime I studder or hear someone else I think of him.love to the entire Burns family
Love Rrrrbee

My condolences to Pat and the Burns family on Rick’s passing.  I have many memories of Rick, working with him at the MP Det Halifax and when he was with the Commissioners.  A wonderful person and a great soldier.  May Rick RIP!

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing, he was my go to person when ever I had a problem at Commissionaires. Amazing instructor and friend

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Richard John Burns

22 novembre 1944 – 23 février 2024

JA Snow Funeral Home

Montrez votre soutien

Envoyez Vos
Condoléances

Partager
L'avis De Décès

Obtenir les mises à jour

Prestations de Service