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First Contingent to Pakistan
Mr. Deveau speaks about their responsibility of training Afghan refugees during their tour in Pakistan.
A Dramatic Culture Shock
Mr. Deveau describes the reaction of Canadian soldiers when arriving in Pakistan and the devastating changes in lifestyle to what they were used to.
Sights of White Soldiers
Mr. Deveau speaks about how different the soldier’s presence was to the Pakistan people and the respect they had to give to their culture.
Acceptance of the Local People
Mr. Deveau provides an understanding of the disconcern the local people had for their presence.
Purpose of the Mission
Mr. Deveau explains the role of the Canadian military in training the Afghan refugees.
The Blasts of Gunfire
Mr. Deveau describes the sights and sounds of daily acts of gun fights amongst the local people.
Fearing For Your Survival
Mr. Deveau describes an incident when his life became threatened, and realized the importance of personal security and the protection of oneself.
Pakistan A Very Difficult Mission
Mr. Deveau provides his opinion of the type of mission and understanding how they fit in with the other contingents.
Little Communication with Family
Thinking about some of the worst aspects of being on a mission, Mr. Deveau relates to the poor communication with family due to lack of telephones and mail service.
The Locals Attitude Towards Women
Mr. Deveau speaks about some incidents of the local people and their disrespect and inappropriate requests towards female soldiers.
First Day In Rwanda
Mr. Deveau provides detail of his arrival in Rwanda and what was witnessed by our military.
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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