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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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Croatia - A Different World

Mr. Neepin explains how the conflict in Croatia was different from that in Cyprus.

Why a Tour in Croatia?

Mr. Neepin explains his reasons for volunteering for a tour in Croatia.

Reality Check - Gun to the Head

Mr. Neepin recalls a tense situation during which he and his sergeant’s lives were threatened.

Nicosia, Cyprus - No Man’s Land

Mr. Neepin explains some of the history of the conflict in Cyprus, and the significance of Nicosia.

Impressions of the Enemy

Mr. Himes recalls his impression of the Chinese enemy, particularly his shock at the numbers of bodies sacrificed.

Out on Patrol

Mr. Himes describes the types of patrols in No Man’s Land (the valley separating the coalition force and Chinese held hills) that would be conducted under the cover of darkness, and recalls his participation in them.

Battle of Hill 187

Mr Himes describes his role in the Battle of Hill 187 - the worst action he was involved in while in Korea.

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