Search
Search
Search Results
14 results returned within regiment Royal Montreal Regiment
Mr. Big Man
While working in South Lebanon, Mr. Gallant helped many local people, earning him the nickname of Mr. Big Man.
Tainted Views
Mr. Gallant tells us how his postings in the Middle East changed his preconceptions.
Liam
When the Gulf War broke out, families of Canadians posted in Israel as part of the UN Truce Supervision Organization had to be evacuated, but a nine month pregnant mother just could not. This is how the baby’s adventure begins...
Palestinians
Mr. Gallant tells us about the hardships of Palestinians in Israel as he witnessed them.
Taking Gifts Across the Israeli Border
Mr. Gallant witnesses the implications of bringing gifts across the border and the intense search actioned by the Israeli guards.
Arranged Marriages
When weddings were arranged between people of the same religion living on either side of the heavily guarded Syria-Israeli border, it was part of Mr. Gallant’s duties to escort them.
Body Bomb
Mr. Gallant tells us about one of the most difficult things he witnessed while in Lebanon.
Border Checks
When your mandate is to report Israeli intrusions in South Lebanon, you’re not always welcome at the Israeli border.
Status of Women
Mr. Gallant speaks about the children and the status of women in some parts of the Middle East that he found hard to accept.
Town Meeting
While serving as a UN Military Observer in the Middle East, the Gulf War began and Mr. Gallant was asked to attend a town meeting in Naqoura, Lebanon, in order to reassure the people.
Honour
In war, friends are sometimes torn apart. Mr. Gallant had the chance to help such a person during his tour in Cyprus.
Purpose
Mr. Gallant discusses the main goal of the mission in Cyprus which was to maintain the peace between the Turks and the Greeks.
- Date modified: