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Civilians Caught in the Middle of War
Mr White recalls his unit finding a group of civilians holed up in Ortona, having been too scared to even step outside for two weeks. He then explains how important it is for youth to understand that war doesn’t only involve and affect soldiers.
Not a Merry Christmas
Mr White recalls one particularly sad Christmas. One he'll never forget.
Pilgrimages With Youth
Mr White recalls participating in pilgrimages to Italy with youth from across Canada, and how seeing some of the same areas he fought in made his state of mind revert to that time.
Croatia - A Different World
Mr. Neepin explains how the conflict in Croatia was different from that in Cyprus.
The Heart of Canadian Soldiers
Mr. Neepin describes escorting civilians into invaded towns to retrieve items from their homes. He recalls one particular escort in which he felt they as Canadians went the extra mile.
Hard Not to Get Involved
Mr. Neepin explains the difficulty he felt in being ordered to observe conflicts or persecution of civilians, and document the aftermath, but not get involved unless directly fired upon.
Conflict Resolution and Persecution
Mr. Neepin describes escorting civilians back to homes which they had been removed from, and how households would be denied services because of their religion.
The Difference a Few Years Can Make
Mr. Neepin describes seeing a huge difference in Javar, Bosnia between his first tour there in 1997, and his second tour in 2000.
I’m a Veteran!
Mr. Neepin explains his hatred for the ‘peacekeeping' moniker and laments how some Canadian citizens and ‘War Veterans' contend peacekeepers aren't ‘real Veterans'.
Prejudice From ‘Real War’ Veterans
Mr. Himes recalls the poor attitude of the legions and their members toward Korean War Veterans upon their return home. He describes one particular instance of prejudice during his first attempt to join the legion.
Big Loud Guns
Mr. Candow describes the noise made by Howitzers used in Norfolk, and recalls how vibrations from Long-Toms firing just outside Lanchiano, Italy, shook the town to ruins.
Didn’t want the Stripes
Mr. Candow recalls turning in a stripe of promotion, and explains his reason for not wanting to become a sergeant.
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