Video Gallery

Sniper Fire

Mr. Henry describes being fired on for the first time and his reactions to it.

Afghanistan Children

Ms. Streppa describes the positive impact the Medical Corps had on the parents of Afghanistan children she treated, and expresses her hopes for the future of these children.

Remembrance Day Becomes More Important

Ms. Streppa reflects on her service to date, the rewards of having served in Afghanistan, and the guilt for having to leave. She also shares her renewed appreciation of Remembrance Day.

Training

Children in War Zones

Mr. Henry discusses Lebanese children and their inevitable recruitment into one of the warring factions and his feeling of helplessness to improve their fate.

Canada Was Here

Mr. Toney describes how much he enjoyed hand picking the best men to join his patrols.

D-Day

Mr. Thompson describes the atmosphere among his troops as D-Day arrived.

Enemy Encounter

Mr. Thompson recalls his first encounter with the enemy.

Juno Beach

Mr. Thompson remembers the first and second days in France after going ashore at Juno Beach.

Shrapnel Injury

On his second day in France, Mr. Thompson was taken out of action after a piece of shrapnel lodged in one of his legs.

Close Relationships

Close relationships developed as a result of wartime service. Mr Thompson reflects on one that lasted a lifetime.

Close Relationships

Mr. Thompson speaks of the impact his wartime service had and continues to have on his life. He also shares what he feels future generations of Canadians should know about the sacrifices his generation made during the Second World War.