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Personal Narrative: The Canadian Armed Force

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The Canadian Armed Forces has been a significant part of my life for as long as I can remember. My military connections have deep roots that begin with my great-great uncles William, Timothy, and John and continue today with my father, Darren, who has been a member of the Royal Canadian Navy for 35 years. It is through my father that I have received the large majority of my military exposure. Not only have I spent countless hours with him I was given the opportunity to spend 11 days at sea aboard HMCS Preserver, an experience that provided me with an understanding of the daily lives of sailors and other members of the Canadian Armed Forces while deployed. This exposure and the enduring legacy of my family’s involvement in two world wars has fueled my appreciation for honoring the sacrifice of the men and women who have served and continue to serve Canada. It is in the tireless support of these members that I’ve come to recognize the important role of the military in the lives of all Canadians. …show more content…

Before I left, my father contacted his former shipmate, who at that time was the Defence Attaché at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, and asked him to be an emergency contact for me. In this way, the military is my family; its members have always been looking out for me wherever go. I felt very at ease knowing that there was someone whom I could rely on during that exciting experience, and I’m very grateful that I can always feel this connection so strongly. Military life is a difficult term to define, as it is different for everyone. For me, military life is about possessing a sense of justice, integrity, and loyalty. I believe that lifestyle is largely shaped by values, and those which are upheld by all military personnel have become important to me as

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