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Medics Go Where Needed
Mr. Williams tells of how he was chosen as an army medic although it was not his first preference and of the training involved.
Emergency Medical Training
Mr. Williams details the type of training provided in Canada and in Bosnia to better prepare the medics for the tragedy and despair they may encounter.
A Very Different Culture
Mr. Williams describes the sights and the differences in culture when arriving in Bosnia, almost a state of disbelief in what we as Canadians are used to.
Poor Living Conditions but Great Food!
In sleeping quarters constructed within an old sugar factory, Mr. Williams details the conditions as fair yet speaks highly of the type of food provided.
Medical Clinics for the Local Population
Mr. Williams speaks about the setup of clinics and treating the locals.
Working Outside the Wire
Travelling by ambulance in the rough terrain, Mr. Williams speaks about the constant shelling they faced.
Inside the Wire
Mr. Williams describes the setup of camp within the soldiers compound and how they entertained themselves.
Some Best and Worst Aspects of Service
Treatment of locals was a satisfying part of Mr. William’s duties but he found it difficult to witness the poverty and devastation of the country.
Risks During Daily Routine
Travelling the countryside providing medical care, Mr. Williams expresses the awareness he had that his life was always at risk.
Reluctance in Returning Home
Although anxious to get back to Canada, Mr. Williams expresses the feelings he had for leaving a country where a positive change was evident.
Moving into the Unknown
Deployed to Kosovo, Mr. Williams speaks about the difficulty in picking up where other medics have left off in an unknown and devastated environment.
My Deployment to Kosovo
Mr. Williams talks of the dangerous trips in a soft skin ambulance and the conditions the medics faced.
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