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Back to the original post, about the mother speaking out.
I agree Canada's army is and always should prepare for war, if we prepare for that purpose then we will of course be ready for the wide variety of other challenges that get thrown to the CF. I also understand the frustration about overcoming the peacekeeper image with the general public.
What I don't really understand is people saying her comments were 'uncalled for' or 'not appropriate'. I am new to the forces I'll admit, and perhaps not jaded by years of problems as a result, but when I joined it was because I wanted to defend Canadians and our values. That woman has every right to her opinion, and a terrible confluence of events led to her opinion being on camera. If she wants to lash out at the CF because they took her son from her, it may not be fair, but I for one would not criticise, I disagree but that woman is hurting more than I ever have and I'll just keep my lips shut on the matter.
One of the first things discussed in our BMQ was that in the case of death in the CF, we are bound to do as the family wishes, and respect them by giving them their distance if that is what they want. I would also say that translates to personally honouring her sons sacrifice, and letting the frustrating comments that come from the bereaved roll off our collective shoulders.
I agree Canada's army is and always should prepare for war, if we prepare for that purpose then we will of course be ready for the wide variety of other challenges that get thrown to the CF. I also understand the frustration about overcoming the peacekeeper image with the general public.
What I don't really understand is people saying her comments were 'uncalled for' or 'not appropriate'. I am new to the forces I'll admit, and perhaps not jaded by years of problems as a result, but when I joined it was because I wanted to defend Canadians and our values. That woman has every right to her opinion, and a terrible confluence of events led to her opinion being on camera. If she wants to lash out at the CF because they took her son from her, it may not be fair, but I for one would not criticise, I disagree but that woman is hurting more than I ever have and I'll just keep my lips shut on the matter.
One of the first things discussed in our BMQ was that in the case of death in the CF, we are bound to do as the family wishes, and respect them by giving them their distance if that is what they want. I would also say that translates to personally honouring her sons sacrifice, and letting the frustrating comments that come from the bereaved roll off our collective shoulders.