Canadian Armed Forces

Delaying his travel home, Mr. Blake tells about the accident that claimed his friend’s life realizing that he could have been a part of it.

Eager to join the service, Mr. Blake speaks about his decision to join and with his dad's passing, realizes that he made the right choice.

Mr. McCue expresses his pride for being selected to participate with Vimy Canadian Delegation.

Mr. McCue shares a very personal and emotional story of the circumstances that caused the death of his fellow comrade.

Mr. McCue helps us understand the effects on one’s body after a traumatic experience during combat.

Mr. McCue provides his personal perspective of the effects of war and what it brings to a soldier’s life when returning home.

Mr. McCue praises the American army for assisting during the ambush and helping protect the soldiers on the ground.

Mr. McCue continues on sharing the story of the activities going on after the Taliban ambushed their unit.

As part of this newly developed unit, Mr. McCue expresses the roles and responsibilities of their team when working beside the battle group during operations.

During Mr. McCue’s interactions with the children, he soon learned that the best gift you could provide was a pen!