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Changed Man
Mr. St. Denis describes how his peacekeeping experience in Rwanda changed him, greatly affecting his family life when he returned to Canada.
Message to Youth
Mr. St. Denis passes on a message to youth about learning from the mistakes of the past.
Death and Danger
Mr. St. Denis recalls the death and danger he faced daily while in Rwanda.
Dangerous Instance of Mistaken Identity
Mr. St. Denis recalls being mistaken for General Dallaire while stopped at a roadblock during a reconnaissance mission to the south of Rwanda. He describes how he negotiated his way out of the situation, and explains how, although he remained calm at the time, it greatly affected him later that night.
Pillars of Survival
Mr. St. Denis describes what he believes to be the three pillars of survival on peacekeeping missions.
Rules of Engagement
Mr. St. Denis explains the meaning of 'rules of engagement,' and relates how they are impressed on soldiers during missions today. He then recalls how there were no rules of engagement defined while in Rwanda.
No Peace to Keep
Mr. St. Denis describes the situation peacekeepers found themselves in while in Rwanda. They were practically abandoned by the UN and Canadian Government, with no real peace to keep and made to witness atrocities.
Remembrance Day
Having recently experienced his first Remembrance Day as a retired servicemen and Veteran, Mr. Johnston recalls being impressed by the spirit of remembrance displayed by youth.
Message to Youth: It’s Our Canada
Mr. Johnston delivers a message to youth, passing on his belief that we as Canadians are responsible for defending the safety of our nation, and the freedoms for which it stands, in whatever way necessary.
Looking Back
Mr. Johnston looks back on his service, reflecting on how daily life as a retiree is so different from his time in the service, and how much he was away from home.
Provide Comfort and Northern Watch Missions
Mr. Johnston describes the difference between Provide Comfort and Northern Watch missions which he participated in during the Gulf War.
Preparations before Shipping Out
Mr. Johnston recalls the extremely high level of pre-conflict preparations he went through with the Americans before being deployed to the Gulf as part of a joint AWACS force.
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