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Confronted by Zoot Suits
Mr. Simon describes returning to Montreal by train after the Korean war, and being confronted by the Zoot Suits, who were anti-war protesters.
A Noise Nearby
Mr. Simon describes having to perform a wire repair at Hill 355, and an unusual situation that unfolded there.
Pray to Survive
Mr. Simon attributes his survival to his spirituality and daily prayer.
A Deadly Fighting Patrol
Mr. Simon describes his unit being ambushed and being chastised for abandoning a stretcher during shelling.
Retrained as a Radio Operator
Mr. Simon describes returning to Japan for radio training, and what his duties were once he returned to Korea.
A Commanding Officer’s Respect
Mr. Simon describes being approached to relinquish his aboriginal status, but being persuaded otherwise by his commanding officer’s respect for his heritage.
I Wanted to be a Paratrooper
Mr. Simon describes the experience of learning to jump from an aircraft, and the tension he felt preceding and during a jump.
The Bosnian Girl and Her New Dress!
Mr. Bojalil shares a story as how he unknowingly fulfilled a young girl’s happiness by providing for a new dress
Pride of Being a Veteran
Mr. MacDonald expresses his reluctance to participate in Remembrance Day yet how his service reinforced his pride of being a Veteran.
Coming Back Home to Family
Mr. MacDonald shares his story about the difficulty returning to family life again.
Medical Release from Service
Mr. MacDonald relates his personal experiences of service resulting in a medical release from the forces. A choice he did not want to make.
Peacekeeper vs. Peacemaker
Mr. MacDonald explains the difference for a soldier as a peacekeeper and peacemaker.
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