Let me see....
In my BMQ platoon we lost a total of 9 men and almost my self.
1- Grandfather was on his deathbed and he wanted to be be there.
3- Decided he could not do it. The Army lifestyle that is.
1- Was not physically ready and decided to VR instead of putting a strain on the Platoon.
1- Was injured during a PT Run :
Wont go into that one.
1- Was legitematly injured During a Ruck march
1- Just in no way was ever ever going to make it through the first 2 weeks (Narcoleptic, was always sleeping)
1- Failed the PT test Mind you he was 45 yrs old
Myself, I didnt think the separation from my wife and kids would be so hard on me. But thanks to my Sergent whom has become my Friend he helped me realize I could make it through BMQ and what ever the CF could throw at me.
Some people are just not right for the CF, whether it is Physically or Mentally. We as the CF as a whole should never look down on these people but instead should thank them for realizing this long before they push through and then become the SHIT PUMPS that we end up hating.
So I raise a cheer to these people, Hip Hip Horray.