Canadian Armed Forces

Mr. Ott contributes the opening of the airport as one of his unit’s greatest accomplishments as a Canadian soldier.

Mr. Ott speaks about the frustrations in dealing with certain rules of engagements while trying to protect the local people.

Mr. Ott tells of the elite soldiers picked to provide humanitarian aid to the besieged city of Sarajevo and how life for the locals was destroyed as they fled from the villages.

Mr. Ott explains the level of training received with RCR, yet realizing that no amount of training can prepare a soldier for arrival in Sarajevo

Mr. MacDonald expresses his reluctance to participate in Remembrance Day yet how his service reinforced his pride of being a Veteran.

Mr. MacDonald shares his story about the difficulty returning to family life again.

Mr. MacDonald relates his personal experiences of service resulting in a medical release from the forces. A choice he did not want to make.

Mr. MacDonald explains the difference for a soldier as a peacekeeper and peacemaker.

Mr. MacDonald describes the pride for the work done, getting through the first night, “baptism by fire”.

Mr. MacDonald explains the responsibility of a peacekeeper and the level of protection provided.