Re: Hopeful Soldier

[Gordan Dundas <dundas@prairie.ca>]

Damned fine words!
dave wrote:
> Dear Hopeful Soldier,
>     It is a wonderful thing to be a soldier regardless of what arm you
> select. You should be aware however that as wonderful an opportunity as it
> is, in Canada, this is one the very worst times in recent history to be one.
> The good news is, and some would argue the fact, that things can't get much
> worse, so hopefully you will be entering at the beginning of an upward
> cycle. We must all hold the politicians and senior brass accountable for the
> sad state the army and other branches find themselves.
> Having served 14 years as an Infanteer and another 16 as blue tech, I can
> relate to some of the humour laden advice that has been offered. So for my
> bit, I would say, the infantry will allow you to discover yourself in a way
> no other persuit could. You will also discover much about interacting with
> others from the broad spectrum of society. This is psychycological training
> that no university has the capability of offering. You will also discover
> the real meaning of camaradre and the power of the team concept and how you
> fit into it. You will become (if you are not already) physically fit, and
> depending on what area you get into, may become magnificentally so. One of
> the greatest experiences you will engage in is our war and peace, time and
> battle tested regimental system which we inherited from Mother Britain. It
> is like no other and extends the meaning of the word family. You will be
> entering a fraternity that will be with you, and serve you for the rest of
> your life.
> I read this thing somewhere.
> There is no such thing as a good, bad, or indifferent soldier,
> To be called a soldier is deserving of the highest compliment,
> It needs no prefix or describing word,
> Being be a soldier is an absolute, like being dead or being alive
> Either a man is a soldier or he is not,
> There are no half-way measures.
>     Good Luck with your enlistment.
>
> Dave Willard
>
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