November 11th for us is Everyday
Mr. Drapeau shares his thoughts on Remembrance Day.
Daniel Drapeau
First name
Daniel
Last name
Drapeau
Gender
M
City
Ottawa
Province
Ontario
Biography
Mr. Daniel Drapeau was born September 11, 1957 in Charny, Quebec. After attending high school in Quebec, Mr. Drapeau made the decision to join the Canadian Forces. He held rank of private and became a tank driver with the Armoured Corp. After obtaining his training in Val Cartier, in 1974 Mr. Drapeau accepted deployments to Cyprus and the Middle East. After a year of service, Mr. Drapeau was medically discharged from the Canadian Forces. With the assistance of a service dog, Kenya, Mr. Drapeau maintains a good quality of life finding time to volunteer his service. Mr. Drapeau now resides in Ottawa with his family.
People old ID
804
People Language
E
Eye Opening Experiences
Mr. Drapeau tells of his experiences during service time and the feelings of helplessness that occurred.
My Dog Makes a Huge Difference in my Life
With Kenya by his side, Mr. Drapeau shares his story of how having the company of a dog has changed his life.
Best Aspects of Time in Cyprus
Mr. Drapeau shares his story of timeless friendships and the importance of not judging others.
Understanding the Rules of Engagement
Mr. Drapeau provides a great understanding of the rules of engagement and importance of making the right decision.
Breaking the Wall Against PTSD
Mr. Drapeau shares some personal moments regarding his illness and how the memories never go away.
Reality of War
Mr. Drapeau recalls his time in service as some of his proudest moments. He shares the fact that war is not always what you expect; it can be good and bad!