Mr. Neepin explains some of the history of the conflict in Cyprus, and the significance of Nicosia.
Reality Check - Gun to the Head
Mr. Neepin recalls a tense situation during which he and his sergeant’s lives were threatened.
Why a Tour in Croatia?
Mr. Neepin explains his reasons for volunteering for a tour in Croatia.
Croatia - A Different World
Mr. Neepin explains how the conflict in Croatia was different from that in Cyprus.
The Heart of Canadian Soldiers
Mr. Neepin describes escorting civilians into invaded towns to retrieve items from their homes. He recalls one particular escort in which he felt they as Canadians went the extra mile.
Hard Not to Get Involved
Mr. Neepin explains the difficulty he felt in being ordered to observe conflicts or persecution of civilians, and document the aftermath, but not get involved unless directly fired upon.
Conflict Resolution and Persecution
Mr. Neepin describes escorting civilians back to homes which they had been removed from, and how households would be denied services because of their religion.
The Difference a Few Years Can Make
Mr. Neepin describes seeing a huge difference in Javar, Bosnia between his first tour there in 1997, and his second tour in 2000.
I’m a Veteran!
Mr. Neepin explains his hatred for the ‘peacekeeping' moniker and laments how some Canadian citizens and ‘War Veterans' contend peacekeepers aren't ‘real Veterans'.