Experiencing his first deployment to Croatia, Mr. Allaire provides a vivid description of the sights as he makes his way through the town of Daruvar.
Unearthing Mass Graves
Mr. Allaire provides a very graphic and descriptive portrayal of the type of smells he experienced on all deployments, a memory that still haunts him.
The Value of Life
Mr. Allaire expresses his opinion on the value of life the Serbian and Croat population put on one another.
The Best and Worst of Humanity
Seeing the local population existing with very little, Mr. Allaire tells of how he and fellow comrades came together to improve their methods of transporting goods.
Daily Routine while On Patrol
Mr. Allaire provides detail of his roles and responsibilities as a medic while on patrol.
Daily Routine in Field Hospital
Mr. Allaire speaks about his duties within the field hospital taking on more administrative duties due to ongoing illness.
Respecting their Lifestyle
While in Rwanda, Mr. Allaire is advised of the life style of the villagers and how they exist within their own culture.
Philosophy of Life so Different
Mr. Allaire speaks about the philosophy of the Croatian and Rwanda culture and how they treated other tribes of different beliefs.
Children with very Little
Mr. Allaire describes the poverty that exists amongst the Croatian and Bosnian children comparing it to the lifestyle of our children in Canada.
Feelings of Disbelief
Witnessing the devastation all around him, Mr. Allaire recalls the emotions he felt during his time in Rwanda.
A Totally Different Set of Values
When comes to human life, Mr. Allaire expresses his disbelief in how strong cultural values control how people treat one another.
A Privilege to be Canadian
Mr. Allaire shares an emotional message on how fortunate we are as Canadians to live in this country after seeing what goes on in some other parts of the world.