Thanks to medical staff in Khandahar

[Bigmac]

    An email was forwarded to me today about an injured Royal Marine who was treated by Canadian Forces medical personnel at the Kandahar field hospital in Dec.  In it the sister of the British troop had written an email to PAFFO on her brother's behalf.  Her brother and a few other troops had been injured and air evac'ed to Kandahar airfield. Her brother and his friends were extremely impressed by the care they received and the professionalism of the medical personnel. These British troops are now huge fans of the Canadian Forces and are spreading the word to their peers.
    I know most of the medical pers in Afghanistan but kudos to all medical staff in Kandahar! You make us proud.

 

[PMedMoe]

Way to go!!!! 

 

[kj_gully]

Is it top secret? It was sent thru the public affairs chain... how bout posting the letter?

 

[The Bread Guy]

 

[Bigmac]

Is it top secret? It was sent thru the public affairs chain... how bout posting the letter

    I would love to post the email on this forum but my COC said no. I am sure the PAFFO 1 ASG Edmonton will get the full story out to the general public soon as the originating email was only received 10 Jan .

 

[Nfld Sapper]

+100 to all the medical staff in the "Sand Box" you are doing us proud there.   

 

[military granny]

As much as I think all the men and women ( or to me the boys and girls) that sign on the dotted line to serve our country are heroes, I have always said our medical members are the unsung heroes.

To our medics, whether you are on a military base or out playing in the sand I applaud you all for all the hard work you do. Thank You for looking after our boys and girls.

 

[Fraser.g]

As one of the many staff working in the Role 3 that day, It is my honor and privilege to serve and assist the troops out side the wire in Afg.
I will pass the link to this thread on to those still over in the sand box that do not frequent this forum.

GF

 

[xo31@711ret]

Good to hear, well done 

-gerry

 

[Bigmac]

February 2007 vol 8 No. 1


Thanks to the staff at the Canadian-led Multinational Medical Unit in Kandahar


My brother, LCpl J. Hare, is a member of Zulu Company, 45 Commando, Royal Marines and was serving in Afghanistan. On 3 December 2006, yet another suicide bomber attacked the vehicle my brother was driving. He and two other Royal Marines were injured and evacuated to the Canadian-led Multinational Medical Unit in Kandahar.

My brother (when I talked to him many long days and several surgeries later) asked me to pass along a message to the medical staff at the hospital the chopper flew him and his mates to. He was overwhelmed by how professional everyone was. He said "I cannot say enough about them, from the second we got there we were so well taken care of. What a great bunch of people, caring, professional and spot on." There are three Royal Marines that are die hard fans of Canadian troops.

We, as a family, would like to include our heartfelt thanks to you for your care of our youngest brother who arrived wounded, dazed and bleeding at your hospital and was treating so well by you all. The rest of my siblings are scattered over most of Europe but I am a Canadian citizen, as well as British, and live with my family in Alberta. I am not only grateful to our wonderful Canadian troops but also extremely proud of each and every one of you.

Vanessa Evans

http://hr.dwan.dnd.ca/health/news_pubs/engraph/Bulletin_Feb07_Kudos_e.asp
   
    The story finally now posted on Health Services site bulletins.

 

[Bigmac]

      Sorry folks, for those of you who only have access to internet here is the link to health services news bulletins.

http://www.forces.gc.ca/health/news_pubs/engraph/Bulletin_Feb07_Kudos_e.asp

 

[tomahawk6]

Nice account. The medical staff does an outstanding job in a tough environment. 

 

[17thRecceSgt]

BZ to all of the Health Services folks who are doing their business.

 

[Fraser.g]

As a side note,
A friend of mine is an artist who did a bit of a sketch of me at the Role 3.

Hope you like it as much as I do.

 

[Bigmac]

Subject: RE: Kudos to Kandahar


Hello,

Thank you for your kind words - I will ensure they are passed to those who assisted and know they will provide a great morale boost.  You're right, we do have a terrific team in the hospital over in Kandahar and everyday we here more and more of the amazing professionalism they are displaying in some very dire situations.  Please assure your brother his sentiments will be passed along and wish him well on his recovery.

Cordially,

Captain Shawna Bruce
Public Affairs Officer
1 ASG

      Above is the initial response to Miss Evans from PAFFO. Again I am glad the story is finally out for the general public. It is important to share the great things that our troops are doing.

      That is a great portrait Grant. Your friend is quite the artiste! Hope you've framed it and put it on your wall of fame?!

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

I'd like to add to this somewhat similar but different but thank the American medical flight crews that have done an awesome job getting our guys back to the medical attention they need in the best/safest possible speed.

 

[RHFC_piper]

I'd like to add to this somewhat similar but different but thank the American medical flight crews that have done an awesome job getting our guys back to the medical attention they need in the best/safest possible speed.

+1 

Every aspect of care from Kandahar to Germany to Canada is Awesome... All the flight crews included (US and Canadian)

The US crews kept me well sedated, and the Canadian crew gave me chocolates when we landed in Toronoto (it was the day after my B-Day)...  And the Hospitals (Kandahar, Germany) were amazing... even had German Beer for my B-day.

I can't thank everyone involved enough.  Keep up the good work. 

 

[Armymedic]

Thanks what it be. But without you guys out in the field doing your job, we would not have one to do behind you.

We don't thank you for doing a good job. No thanks required for doing ours.