A Smile that Left an Impact
Heroes Remember
A Smile that Left an Impact
Transcript
Description
Collin tells of an incident while on duty that has affected him greatly to this day.
Collin Fitzgerald
Mr. Collin Fitzgerald was born in Ottawa March 14, 1979. At the age of 8, Collin’s parents encouraged him to join the Cadet Program leading him towards becoming a reservist. At the age of 17 and with the inspiration of World War Two and Korea Veterans, Collin made the decision to transfer over to Regular Force joining the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He rose to the rank of Master Corporal after his 15 years of military service. In 2000 he attended battle school in Wainwright, Alberta, then posted to Winnipeg. In September of that same year he accepted a deployment to Bosnia. In 2006, Mr. Fitzgerald attached himself to 5 Platoon B Company and deployed to Afghanistan under the regiment, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Experiencing intense combat during his time in Afghanistan, Mr. Fitzgerald was presented the Sacrifice Medal for his services and courageous acts of duty towards his fellow comrades. Upon discharge from the military, Mr. Fitzgerald suffered with PTSD and with the help of many supporters he was able to reintegrate into civilian life. He presently is highly involved in giving back to the military community and is a strong advocate for Highway of Heroes and many other service related initiatives. Mr. Fitzgerald now resides in Kingston, Ontario.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- September 27, 2017
- Duration:
- 2:49
- Person Interviewed:
- Collin Fitzgerald
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Location/Theatre:
- Afghanistan
- Battle/Campaign:
- Afghanistan
- Branch:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Units/Ship:
- Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI)
- Rank:
- Master-Corporal
- Occupation:
- Infantry
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