Major Mark Campbell, a Canadian hero's duty and sacrifice; Battle for caregivers of military wounded; Afghani interpreters left behind

The Roy Green Show Podcast Remembrance Day Special

Ted Barris is an author of numerous books on the Canadian military and war. He joins Roy to discuss our country’s military history, how Canadians impacted WWI, and the often forgotten role Canadian soldiers played in the Korean War.

Countless Canadian military veterans live with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which was once known as “shellshock” in WWI. Support for these veterans and their caregivers is severely lacking. Our guest Jenny Migneault has battled for “the identity and the dignity of caregivers of wounded veterans.”

The Afghani translator known as “Left Behind Alex” is one of the many of translators whose life is in danger after helping Canadian forces combat the Taliban. He, like the others, was integral in helping members of the Canadian forces to survive in so many ways. Yet because Sajad missed the small window of opportunity for immigration, he is now stuck in Afghanistan where he is hunted by the Taliban.

On June 2, 2008, during his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, Major Campbell lost both of his legs to a target IED in a Taliban attack. He travelled for two hours via helicopter without any pain medication to a field surgical hospital where he was treated for his extensive injuries, and had to be resuscitated on the operating table. Major Campbell now joins Roy to discuss his life before and after the war.

Canadians call in and share their stories, and their family stories, of military service.

Guests:

Ted Barris, Canadian author of numerous books on the Canadan military and war.

Jenny Migneault,

“Left Behind Alex,” Afghan interpreter who worked with Canadian forces but is unable to immigrate to safety

James Akam, Afghan interpreter who was able to immigrate Canada, now worries about his fellow interpreters who have been left behind

Major Mark Cambell, PPCLI, decorated regular forces infantry soldier with 32 years of service in the Canadian Forces

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