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Good Canadian Soldiers
Mr. Laird explains his opinion on why the Canadians made such good soldiers.
Padre on Front Lines
Mr. Laird recalls when a padre on the front lines of Italy brought peace to he and a group of men pinned down by fire.
Trained to Kill
Mr. Laird recalls when the magnitude of what he was embarking on dawned on him.
Germans Screamed The Same As Us
Mr. Laird describes witnessing flamethrowers used for the first time.
Three Times Wounded
Mr. Laird describes the three instances during which he was wounded, specifically the last instance in which he was saved by a man he can’t find to thank.
A Deal With God
Mr. Laird describes being pinned at Campobasso, Italy, and years later, hearing of his minister’s experience during the same action.
The Importance of Remembrance Day
Mr. Hawn speaks to the importance of Remembrance Day in helping the Canadian public in commemorating and honour sacrifices that have been and continue to be made on our behalf.
You Lose Friends in the Military
Mr. Hawn remembers losing friends in the service, and as Commanding Officer at Cold Lake, having to present the flag from the coffin of a dead airmen to his widow.
Peacemaking, Not Peacekeeping
Mr. Hawn differentiates between the terms 'peacekeeping' and 'peacemaking', using Canada's role in Afghanistan as an example.
The Squadron is a Family
Mr. Hawn explains how the entire squadron, including the civilian families of those enlisted, is a family. He describes his role in the family while commanding officer of 416 Squadron, and explains how civilian families are taken care of while their loved ones are sent away on a mission.
Rules of Engagement
Mr. Hawn explains what rules of engagement are, using his experience in West Germany as an example. He then describes an instance that occurred in Kosovo (which he was not involved in) where the rules of engagement caused a mission to be halted.
Fat, Dumb, and Happy in Hostile Territory
Mr. Hawn recalls accidentally flying into East German airspace while stationed in West Germany, and explains the repercussions that followed.
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