Canadian Armed Forces

Mr. Ott explains the level of training received with RCR, yet realizing that no amount of training can prepare a soldier for arrival in Sarajevo

Mr. MacDonald expresses his reluctance to participate in Remembrance Day yet how his service reinforced his pride of being a Veteran.

Mr. MacDonald shares his story about the difficulty returning to family life again.

Mr. MacDonald relates his personal experiences of service resulting in a medical release from the forces. A choice he did not want to make.

Mr. MacDonald explains the difference for a soldier as a peacekeeper and peacemaker.

Mr. MacDonald describes the pride for the work done, getting through the first night, “baptism by fire”.

Mr. MacDonald explains the responsibility of a peacekeeper and the level of protection provided.

As a peacekeeper, Mr. MacDonald describes his experiences under the rules of engagement and the inability to fire back.

Mr. MacDonald explains the difference between day and night in the city where people go about their business in daylight and as dusk falls the changes and battles begin causing horrific destruction.

During checkpoint duty at the PTT building, Mr. MacDonald describes the sights of civilians being targeted by snipers while walking down the sidewalks and the challenges they faced each day.