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within regiment Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI)
Situations in Bosnia Leave a Mark
With all the circumstances our Canadian soldiers experience, Mr. McCue expresses his opinions on quality and value for life after witnessing Bosnian culture.
Emotions Experienced After Bosnia
Mr. McCue expresses his concerns for himself and fellow soldiers who witness the cultures in Bosnia and how it affects them especially upon return home.
Understanding and Exercising Rules of Engagement
Mr. McCue provides a detailed approach during action in the use of rules of engagement.
Weapons Search on a Chicken Farm
Mr. McCue shares an unfortunate exercise that his unit was given in searching for weapons in an abandoned chicken barn, something he will never forget!
Going Above and Beyond Their Call of Duty
Mr. McCue shares a story of how his team improved the living conditions of one family by raising funds and working off duty to create a better living space for them.
Understanding the Bosnian Culture
Mr. McCue describes his first impressions of the Bosnian culture and understanding their needs and wants for everyday existence.
Training Transitions
Mr. McCue speaks about the changes in training practices, weapon use and transitions made to improve the way Canadian Forces prepared their troops.
Air Cadets got me Started
Mr. McCue speaks about being shy as a youngster and how encouragement from his parents got him to join the air cadets.
Recognition of Animals in War
Mr. Swick details his involvement in spearheading the “Animals in War” project and his personal reasons for creating such a wonderful reminder of the important role animals played during wartime.
The War is Over
Mr. Swick shares a photo of himself returning to his platoon to share the good news.
Irony of War
Mr. Swick recalls an incident of friendly fire.
Decisions in Battle can Cause Regret
While commanding a platoon, Mr. Swick tells of a brave act of one of his soldiers in protecting the platoon and his personal regret of not properly recognizing that heroic deed.