The Veterans Channel presents: "We Still Serve" S1:E1: Valour In the Presence of the Enemy – An Exclusive

The Veterans Channel is NOW AIRING the first episode of our new show series 'We Still

Serve'. 'We Still Serve' features guests who are or have previously served in the Armed

Forces and are still serving our veteran community through their current endeavours and

initiatives.

In this episode, retired CSM Bart Womack hosts an exclusive interview with former Chief of

Defence Staff, General (ret’d) Rick Hillier regarding Hillier’s help to award deserving veterans of combat in the Afghanistan war with Canada's highest military honour — the Victoria Cross.

In the interview, Hillier notes that there are dozens of files and events worthy of review,

including some that merit conferring Bravery Medals, up-to-and-including the

Canadian Victoria Cross. As examples, he recounts the battlefield actions of 3

Canadians: WWI -- Francis "Peggy" Pegahmagabow, WWII + Korea -- Tommy Prince,

Afghanistan -- Jess Larochelle.

A few weeks after filming, Womack revisited the discussion with Hillier following a ‘Shots with Soldiers’ livestream. On the anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation report, they raised their glasses to honour indigenous soldiers who fought for the right to fight for Canada.

“To our indigenous soldiers in their never-ending battle. And to a better future for all of us,

inclusive of them”

-General Rick Hillier

The episode aims to increase awareness about the grassroots campaign to revise the policies and practices related to Decorations, Honours, Medals, and Awards for the Canadian Forces.

Watch it now:

https://theveteranschannel.com/we-still-serve-s1e1-valour-in-the-presence-of-the-

enemy-an-exclusive/