Canadian Armed Forces

M. Lachapelle raconte son implication à la mission de paix International Commission for Supervision and Control (ICSC) où le Canada surveillait le retrait des forces françaises de l’Égypte.

C’est le deuxième mari de sa mère qui influença M. Lachapelle à joindre la réserve navale.

Ms. Fuchs speaks about the idea of being a woman in the military and how over time she became easily accepted in the position of driver.

Mr. Snell explains the process he went through in becoming part of the crew on the HMCS Athabaskan and the work required in a short period of time before embarkment.

Realizing the burning oil fires were close, Mr. Mellor describes the sights from on board the ship with the smell and foggy surroundings.

Contrary to some media reports, everyone worked as a team and was focused on the duties at hand.

Mr. Bathurst recalls embarking from the port of Halifax and remembers the emotions felt by the sailors in seeing the support of all the people as they bid farewell.

Mr.Ethell talks about being in the Middle East at the start of the Persian Gulf War.

Ms. Bate speaks about her involvement in 2017 Invictus Games and how it gave her a sense of belonging.

Mr. Feyko hopes Canadians thank Veterans when they can. It is really appreciated.