HALIFAX - A musician says he is angry and disgusted after the Royal Canadian Legion says it found no evidence that a homophobic slur was shouted at him during a show at a Halifax legion.

The legion's Nova Scotia-Nunavut command said it met with branch executives to address the concerns of Bernie Doucette, who said a homophobic comment was yelled at him during a performance at the Vimy Legion last Sunday and that he was asked to stop performing.

In a news release, the legion said patrons and staff who were at the legion at the time of the performance were interviewed and none heard any slurs or disrespect directed at Doucette.

It also maintained that Doucette was asked to stop performing because guests were not enjoying the type of music he was playing and were leaving.

The legion said the executive was "extremely upset and confused" by Doucette's allegations and it in no way condones discriminatory behaviour.

"The members of the Royal Canadian Legion Vimy branch regret that this matter has so wrongly drawn such negative attention to their branch," the statement said.

Doucette said Friday he's angered by the outcome of the investigation, adding that he has hired a lawyer and intends to file a human rights complaint.

"I've been a fool. It's just that simple. I trusted them. I assumed these guys would do the right thing," Doucette said on Friday.

"I trusted blindly and I assumed that they would feel as strongly as I did that the most important thing here was the human rights consideration."

He said he just wanted the legion to recognize what transpired and wanted an apology from the man who he says yelled: "Get that faggot singer off the stage.''

Earlier this week, Doucette said he and his partner of 20 years, Eldon Gallant, were parked roughly 150 metres from the Royal Canadian Legion Halifax Branch Vimy 27 having a cigarette before the show when they noticed a man in a blue jacket staring at them.

When it was time for him to start playing, Doucette said he gave Gallant a peck on the cheek and left the van.

He said the problems started during his first set, when he noticed the man in the blue jacket going from table to table, whispering to people and pointing towards the stage.

Doucette said it was during his second set that the slur was yelled.

The legion said it reviewed CCTV footage and did not find evidence of anyone whispering in people's ears.

Doucette said he only learned of the investigation's findings after being contacted by a reporter Friday. He said he's since tried to contact the legion to discuss the issue, but no one has returned his calls.

He said that since speaking out earlier this week, he's received numerous messages of support from complete strangers and from family and friends, some of whom may not have even known Doucette was gay.

Doucette said he's played in many legions and has always been treated exceptionally. He's even played at this particular legion branch twice before without any problems.

"Discouraged doesn't begin to describe it," he said. "I want his name. I want the person responsible for this and I don't think that's unreasonable. I think he should be held accountable... It's not fair."

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