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Feelings of Disbelief

Feelings of Disbelief

Witnessing the devastation all around him, Mr. Allaire recalls the emotions he felt during his time in Rwanda.

Daily Routine in Field Hospital

Daily Routine in Field Hospital

Mr. Allaire speaks about his duties within the field hospital taking on more administrative duties due to ongoing illness.

The Value of What We Do

The Value of What We Do

Mr. Deveau expresses his pride for what the Canadian military does for other countries and the importance of their presence there.

Number of Murders is Mind Boggling

Number of Murders is Mind Boggling

Mr. Deveau speaks about the number of murders going on in Rwanda and incidents of children being murdered for no reason.

In Support of the Signal Corp

In Support of the Signal Corp

Mr. Deveau explains their roles and responsibilities in securing communications for the people of Rwanda.

Remembering the Massacres

Remembering the Massacres

Mr. Deveau provides some devastating numbers of the many massacres in Rwanda and how the smells of what was witnessed remain with him today.

First Day In Rwanda

First Day In Rwanda

Mr. Deveau provides detail of his arrival in Rwanda and what was witnessed by our military.

Changed Man

Changed Man

Mr. St. Denis describes how his peacekeeping experience in Rwanda changed him, greatly affecting his family life when he returned to Canada.

Message to Youth

Message to Youth

Mr. St. Denis passes on a message to youth about learning from the mistakes of the past.

Death and Danger

Death and Danger

Mr. St. Denis recalls the death and danger he faced daily while in Rwanda.

Dangerous Instance of Mistaken Identity

Dangerous Instance of Mistaken Identity

Mr. St. Denis recalls being mistaken for General Dallaire while stopped at a roadblock during a reconnaissance mission to the south of Rwanda. He describes how he negotiated his way out of the situation, and explains how, although he remained calm at the time, it greatly affected him later that night.

Pillars of Survival

Pillars of Survival

Mr. St. Denis describes what he believes to be the three pillars of survival on peacekeeping missions.

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