Guided by rules of engagement, Mr. Williams expresses the certain degree of helplessness the medics felt witnessing confrontations amongst the locals.
Rebellious Acts
Locals get control of the hospital and commit numerous acts of violence and destruction. Mr. Williams explains his inability to intervene.
Always on Alert
Mr. Williams tells of the drastic measures some of the locals would resort to because of extreme poverty.
Treating our Own
Unlike Bosnia, Mr. Williams speaks of how the medics main responsibility was to treat their own soldiers rather than contribute to the medical needs of the local population.
Ambulance Detail
Mr. Williams describes the type of ambulance driven providing very little protection in times when rebellious acts would be exercised by the locals.
Roto O Operation in Kosovo
Mr. Williams talks of a very tense tour re-supplying the troops in the north.
My Deployment to Kosovo
Mr. Williams talks of the dangerous trips in a soft skin ambulance and the conditions the medics faced.
Moving into the Unknown
Deployed to Kosovo, Mr. Williams speaks about the difficulty in picking up where other medics have left off in an unknown and devastated environment.
Reluctance in Returning Home
Although anxious to get back to Canada, Mr. Williams expresses the feelings he had for leaving a country where a positive change was evident.
Risks During Daily Routine
Travelling the countryside providing medical care, Mr. Williams expresses the awareness he had that his life was always at risk.
Some Best and Worst Aspects of Service
Treatment of locals was a satisfying part of Mr. William’s duties but he found it difficult to witness the poverty and devastation of the country.
Inside the Wire
Mr. Williams describes the setup of camp within the soldiers compound and how they entertained themselves.