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The Observer Role

The Observer Role

Mr. Henry discusses how peacekeeping took him from a proactive military role to one of an unarmed observer. He describes feeling helpless and empowered at the same time.

Humans weren’t the only enemy.

Humans weren’t the only enemy.

Mr. Bowen describes his rather humorous rescue of a buddy from a boa constrictor.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Mr. Bowen describes the emotional impact that Remembrance Day has on him and discusses how the war robbed him of his youth.

War is inevitable.

War is inevitable.

Mr. Bowen talks about ongoing conflict and its inevitability.

Army officers are versatile.

Army officers are versatile.

Mr. Bowen offers his perspectives on how being an Army officer helped shape his attitudes and abilities

Peacekeeping in Cyprus

Peacekeeping in Cyprus

Mr. Bowen offers his opinion on being called a ‘peacekeeper’ and goes on to describe patrolling Cyprus’ Green Line, which divided the Turks and Greeks.

Recovering the dead

Recovering the dead

Mr. Bowen discusses the fact that the Chinese would set ambushes for stretcher bearers attempting to recover the dead, and would sometimes booby-trap the corpses.

War isn’t always honourable.

War isn’t always honourable.

Mr. Bowen describes his role setting booby traps for the enemy. He describes in detail eliminating an enemy stronghold on a hill nicknamed ‘Guerty’.

Korea was a different war.

Korea was a different war.

Mr. Bowen describes general conditions in the Korean war zone, and the overwhelming numerical superiority of the Chinese.

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.

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