A few words of thanks....

A few quick words to all my readers out there. I apologize for the lack of material, time and energy I have recently put into this blog. I have no valid excuse! But at any rate I would like to take a second and send my thanks to all those who sent packages, weather they were large or little, a letter or a quick note...the gesture was much appreciated. We are extremely lucky in this day and age to have access to some of the stuff we have here. We have internet and phones and pretty much all the comforts one can ask for in a war zone. But irregardless it is still a great feeling receiving something in the mail. It is unfathomable to think what the veterans of WWI & WWII had to endure to fight for the freedoms we daily take for granted. For them a letter was a luxury and news from home almost non existent. So before I digress, I just want to thank all those again who took the time to send a few words!

Thank You!

Medal Ceremony

Being awarded the General Campaign Star for the ISAF lead operations in Afghanistan.

8 Years Later...

8 years ago today...September 11th, I still remember sitting in high school when it happened. Nobody quite new what would be the result of those 2 planes crashing into the towers but I definitely did not picture myself being part of the answer. The longer I stay in Afghanistan the longer I see how complex the situation is here. NATOs presence here is absolutely necessary and although it may not look like progress from the your side of the pond, we see progress perhaps slowly, but surely, everyday. To all those who died 8 years ago today and everyone who has paid the ultimate sacrifice in this noble cause you will never be forgotten.

Je me souviens...

On a lighter note, I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine. His name is Joe. Joe is technically 43 but really hasn't aged in years. Joe has become a tradition in the Royal Montreal Regiment Mens' Mess for sometime now. When members of the mess deploy overseas it is someone's reponsibility to bring Joe over with them. Joe was in desperate need of a new uniform, he was still wearing the old ones from the 60s so on OP Archer Roto 7, Joe was finally dressed in some modern clothes. Joe on CNS Joe - I think I saw the Glory Hound do this in Florida a few years back. Joe in the Mortar Pitt - PSS Belandey Ready to go....Belandey Strong Point Walakan last but not least...our home away from home...Dand District