Canadian Armed Forces

While working in South Lebanon, Mr. Gallant helped many local people, earning him the nickname of Mr. Big Man.

Mr. Gallant tells us how his postings in the Middle East changed his preconceptions.

When the Gulf War broke out, families of Canadians posted in Israel as part of the UN Truce Supervision Organization had to be evacuated, but a nine month pregnant mother just could not. This is how the baby’s adventure begins...

Mr. Gallant tells us about the hardships of Palestinians in Israel as he witnessed them.

Mr. Gallant witnesses the implications of bringing gifts across the border and the intense search actioned by the Israeli guards.

When weddings were arranged between people of the same religion living on either side of the heavily guarded Syria-Israeli border, it was part of Mr. Gallant’s duties to escort them.

Mr. Gallant tells us about one of the most difficult things he witnessed while in Lebanon.

When your mandate is to report Israeli intrusions in South Lebanon, you’re not always welcome at the Israeli border.

Mr. Gallant speaks about the children and the status of women in some parts of the Middle East that he found hard to accept.

While serving as a UN Military Observer in the Middle East, the Gulf War began and Mr. Gallant was asked to attend a town meeting in Naqoura, Lebanon, in order to reassure the people.