MAJ Mark Campbell

[ltmurnau]

http://youtu.be/VqqbSy_rD-4

I knew Major Mark Campbell in the 1980s when he was Sergeant Mark Campbell.
He was my platoon 2IC when I was a platoon commander in the Militia, and one of the most competent people I've ever known.
Unlike me, Mark went on to join the Regular Forces.
In 2005 he lost both legs below the knee in Panjwaii District (Afghanistan) when an IED went off next to his vehicle.
Now, he and many other disabled veterans are getting screwed over by Veterans Affairs Canada, for the sake of saving a few dollars and cutting a few positions in the organization.
I'm glad he is speaking out about it.
I am proud of my country and my service (though my sacrifices were usually limited to being cold, wet and tired, nothing at all like what he has given) but every day I have less and less reason to be proud of its government.

Comments

[bruiseblue.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing this. Let's encourage everyone we know to write their MP. Find yours here: http://www.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/compilations/houseofcommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC

I also know people who will be affected by this - people who never saw a hot zone but who now can't get the health care they need, either.

[sabotabby]

I love how Harper and co are happy to wave the flag and bray about supporting the troops and then just drops them the second they're no longer useful as cannon fodder. Disgusting.