What I’d Tell the Youth
Heroes Remember
Transcript
I would say that if you are going to
join the military, go to university and
become an officer
is what I would tell anybody.
I have to tell my son that over and over.
We just live up the hill from our MC and
he's infatuated with the military but
I push officer on him.
It's a different breed of people.
I would also say take the time to think
about what you are getting yourself into.
This isn't I'm gonna join the army and
four months later say I want out.
That's not how it works.
It becomes very difficult once
you've signed a contract.
You can get out but like I said
it's difficult and you need
to educate yourself.
The world is a lot different than it
was when I was even in high school.
It's a harder world now.
Description
Mr. Morrison shares his advice to the youth of today with focus on achieving high academic level of education.
Jody Morrison
Mr. Morrison was born September 24, 1974 in Swindon, England. At fifteen months of age, his family moved to Edmonton, Alberta. Jody’s father was in the military and his influence directed Jody to join the service. At age 16, Jody joined the army and trained as a supply technician. Being part of 1 Service Battalion, he served within Canada and in July 2004 travelled to Kabul, Afghanistan for a seven month tour. In 2007, with ten years military service, Jody was medically discharged from the army. He now resides in Kingston, Ontario with his two children.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- February 10, 2009
- Duration:
- 1:31
- Person Interviewed:
- Jody Morrison
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Location/Theatre:
- Afghanistan
- Branch:
- Army
- Units/Ship:
- 1 Service Battalion
- Rank:
- Corporal
- Occupation:
- Supply Officer
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