Mr. MacDonald expresses his reluctance to participate in Remembrance Day yet how his service reinforced his pride of being a Veteran.
Coming Back Home to Family
Mr. MacDonald shares his story about the difficulty returning to family life again.
Medical Release from Service
Mr. MacDonald relates his personal experiences of service resulting in a medical release from the forces. A choice he did not want to make.
Peacekeeper vs. Peacemaker
Mr. MacDonald explains the difference for a soldier as a peacekeeper and peacemaker.
My Greatest Accomplishment
Mr. MacDonald describes the pride for the work done, getting through the first night, “baptism by fire”.
A Walking Target
Mr. MacDonald explains the responsibility of a peacekeeper and the level of protection provided.
Hearing the Snap of a Bullet
As a peacekeeper, Mr. MacDonald describes his experiences under the rules of engagement and the inability to fire back.
Difference between Day and Night
Mr. MacDonald explains the difference between day and night in the city where people go about their business in daylight and as dusk falls the changes and battles begin causing horrific destruction.
Civilians being Targeted
During checkpoint duty at the PTT building, Mr. MacDonald describes the sights of civilians being targeted by snipers while walking down the sidewalks and the challenges they faced each day.
Preparation and Training in Germany
Mr. MacDonald speaks about the training and preparation he received as a soldier.
Supplies Not Meant for the Military
Mr. Slusar witnesses the food and medical supplies for the civilian people being taken by the military for their own use, an act he could not support.
Proudest Memory of Sarajevo
Mr. Slusar expresses his pride when watching the first plane come in to the airport. One of the best experiences of his service.