Mr. Henry discusses how peacekeeping took him from a proactive military role to one of an unarmed observer. He describes feeling helpless and empowered at the same time.
Humans weren’t the only enemy.
Mr. Bowen describes his rather humorous rescue of a buddy from a boa constrictor.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Bowen describes the emotional impact that Remembrance Day has on him and discusses how the war robbed him of his youth.
War is inevitable.
Mr. Bowen talks about ongoing conflict and its inevitability.
Army officers are versatile.
Mr. Bowen offers his perspectives on how being an Army officer helped shape his attitudes and abilities
Peacekeeping in Cyprus
Mr. Bowen offers his opinion on being called a ‘peacekeeper’ and goes on to describe patrolling Cyprus’ Green Line, which divided the Turks and Greeks.
Recovering the dead
Mr. Bowen discusses the fact that the Chinese would set ambushes for stretcher bearers attempting to recover the dead, and would sometimes booby-trap the corpses.
War isn’t always honourable.
Mr. Bowen describes his role setting booby traps for the enemy. He describes in detail eliminating an enemy stronghold on a hill nicknamed ‘Guerty’.
Korea was a different war.
Mr. Bowen describes general conditions in the Korean war zone, and the overwhelming numerical superiority of the Chinese.
The Value of What We Do
Mr. Deveau expresses his pride for what the Canadian military does for other countries and the importance of their presence there.
Number of Murders is Mind Boggling
Mr. Deveau speaks about the number of murders going on in Rwanda and incidents of children being murdered for no reason.
In Support of the Signal Corp
Mr. Deveau explains their roles and responsibilities in securing communications for the people of Rwanda.