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A Totally Different Set of Values

A Totally Different Set of Values

When comes to human life, Mr. Allaire expresses his disbelief in how strong cultural values control how people treat one another.

Feelings of Disbelief

Feelings of Disbelief

Witnessing the devastation all around him, Mr. Allaire recalls the emotions he felt during his time in Rwanda.

Christmas not Quite the Same

Christmas not Quite the Same

Mr. Desmeules describes his time in Rwanda during Christmas and the sadness encountered amongst the soldiers.

The Wonder of Their Existence

The Wonder of Their Existence

Mr. Desmeules questions the survival of the many children left walking the streets in starvation and how the soldiers tried to help as best they could.

Orphan Children

Orphan Children

Mr. Desmeules speaking about their contingent’s unusual circumstance of caring for children at an orphanage who were left alone.

Witnessing the Aftermath of Hostility

Witnessing the Aftermath of Hostility

Mr. Desmeules describes the sight of dead bodies and the many starving children in the aftermath of war.

Restoring Communication in the Country

Restoring Communication in the Country

Mr. Desmeules explains the main purpose for their presence and his close work with General Romeo Dallaire.

Little Preparation for Tour to Rwanda

Little Preparation for Tour to Rwanda

Mr. Desmeules describes his tour to Rwanda in ‘95 and the poor living conditions for the soldiers.

The Value of What We Do

The Value of What We Do

Mr. Deveau expresses his pride for what the Canadian military does for other countries and the importance of their presence there.

Number of Murders is Mind Boggling

Number of Murders is Mind Boggling

Mr. Deveau speaks about the number of murders going on in Rwanda and incidents of children being murdered for no reason.

In Support of the Signal Corp

In Support of the Signal Corp

Mr. Deveau explains their roles and responsibilities in securing communications for the people of Rwanda.

Remembering the Massacres

Remembering the Massacres

Mr. Deveau provides some devastating numbers of the many massacres in Rwanda and how the smells of what was witnessed remain with him today.

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