Canadian Armed Forces

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.

As a peacekeeper, Mr. MacDonald describes his experiences under the rules of engagement and the inability to fire back.

Mr. MacDonald explains the difference between day and night in the city where people go about their business in daylight and as dusk falls the changes and battles begin causing horrific destruction.

During checkpoint duty at the PTT building, Mr. MacDonald describes the sights of civilians being targeted by snipers while walking down the sidewalks and the challenges they faced each day.

Mr. MacDonald speaks about the explosion and sights of tracer fire that rained down upon them the first night in Sarajevo, witnessing the aftermath of destruction, and dead bodies around the city the next morning.

Mr. MacDonald speaks about the training and preparation he received as a soldier.

Mr. LeBlanc expresses his pride of service to the military and lifetime involvement with the legion.