Sunday, 18 May 2014
Friday, 16 May 2014
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Veterans "UNITY CREST" Available Now ($5.00) !
As promised, the "UNITY CREST" will be sold at cost. It is now available at Pipers Pub in Trenton Ontario. The cost with taxes, etc included is $5.00. I will keep Stew at the pub stocked. When I have more locations for distribution, I will make them available.
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A special thank you to Donald Candie - Designer
HUMAN RIGHT'S - EARLY RESOLUTION DEPT. IN ACTION (374 DAYS LATER)
The Commission provides an independent dispute resolution process designed to resolve discrimination complaints
at the earliest opportunity !!!!
"374 DAYS LATER - NOTHING"
Is 374 days a little quick ?
Not even an attempt at resolution so far!
Early days I guess !
Saturday, 10 May 2014
Friday, 9 May 2014
SHOULD AND SHALL
Should and Shall are words in military text that have very specific meanings. Before we look at these meanings, we must first understand two other words.
The first is: "Knowledge," and it is Power!
The second is "Wisdom!": Although knowledge is power, wisdom is the correct use of this knowledge and the proper application of it's power to achieve a non self serving, desired outcome.
Military Operations must have clear concise Orders to follow. These Orders may be the norm for a given situation or non-deviation from a particular action to be taken.
Therefore;
"Should": Means that, under most circumstances, a particular set of Orders are to be followed. If they are not, there must be a reason to deviate based on knowledge and wisdom.
"Shall": In an Order to be followed, Shall means there is no deviation of any kind, allowed. There are no options to the following of this Order under any circumstance.
Outside the military, Department Operations have a list of expected actions to be taken and in what sequence. In this situation, it is up to the Supervisor at each level to be accountable for their interpretation of these actions to be taken. They must decide whether to follow the flow of expected actions and if not, be able to explain why they deviated from the accepted norms.
In this type of situation there are only two sins. One of "Improper Action" and the other of "Omission"( not advising their Supervisor of a deviation and why this was done).
The first is: "Knowledge," and it is Power!
The second is "Wisdom!": Although knowledge is power, wisdom is the correct use of this knowledge and the proper application of it's power to achieve a non self serving, desired outcome.
Military Operations must have clear concise Orders to follow. These Orders may be the norm for a given situation or non-deviation from a particular action to be taken.
"Should": Means that, under most circumstances, a particular set of Orders are to be followed. If they are not, there must be a reason to deviate based on knowledge and wisdom.
"Shall": In an Order to be followed, Shall means there is no deviation of any kind, allowed. There are no options to the following of this Order under any circumstance.
Outside the military, Department Operations have a list of expected actions to be taken and in what sequence. In this situation, it is up to the Supervisor at each level to be accountable for their interpretation of these actions to be taken. They must decide whether to follow the flow of expected actions and if not, be able to explain why they deviated from the accepted norms.
In this type of situation there are only two sins. One of "Improper Action" and the other of "Omission"( not advising their Supervisor of a deviation and why this was done).
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
HIDDEN AGENDAS
What Government wants you to believe is their propaganda.
Once you ask for the type and quality of service they expound to provide, well now, that is a whole other kettle of fish. The part they don't tell you is that if your request will cost them money, that is not in their mandate.
They are there to advertise a service to be provided as long as there is no cost to the Government. If there is the potential of a cost then the fallback government position is; to stall the action.
I have two examples. The first deals with VAC. I made a claim for benefits. They were unable to locate any recent documents regarding being deployed unfit to fly or about a Harassment complaint against a Base Commander. They did find, with no problem, the only medical document that might possibly affect my claim and it was from 1982. They were unable to find any documents from 1983 to 2007, supporting my claim. Strange.
The second example is more current. It is a case filed against the Department of National Defense for not complying with their own signed "Terms of Settlement" from 1999. This document, unlike that of the 1982 medical file, was not found. The letter from the Chief of Defense Staff to me directly sending me to Alternate Dispute Resolution in 1999, was not found. The entire Harassment file generated from 1997 to 1999, was not found. The hospital records from my deployment including those indicating I was unfit to pilot an aircraft, were not found. All communications regarding the high level decisions of Senior Officers regarding my Harassment Complaint and my status of unfit to deploy, were not found. My subsequent orders to fly regardless of my medical conditions, were not found. This is even more strange.
So to re-cap: The Department of National Defense and Veterans Affairs, were in sum total, able to find one small medical entry in all of my files to disprove my VAC claim. They were totally unable after extensive and exhaustive searches, to find any documents supporting my case of Harassment nor my being Ordered to fly when diagnosed as unfit to fly or deploy.
Very convenient for the Government because I am certain they were anxious to help me. Because my requested documents were never found, they could not help me. They even thanked me for my service to this Country as they denied me benefits.
1. The Harassment Complaint I filed against the Base Commander of 8 Wing Trenton was filed in March of 1997.
2. The complaint was filed in accordance with the Orders of the day, Canadian Forces Administrative Orders (CFAO) 19-39 on handling Harassment complaints.
3. In contravention to Orders as written, the Accused Base Commander of 8 Wing made himself the Judge. (in direct contravention of Orders) The Base Administrative Officer (Base expert in the proper handling of CFAO's 19-39) was appointed and took over full control of the investigation into her immediate supervisors actions as they pertain to CFAO 19-39. All these actions by the Base Administrative Officer and Base Commander were in direct violation of Orders written in CFAO 19-39.
4. Not satisfied with these violations of Orders and unable to charge a Senior Ranking Officer, I again followed Orders dictated in CFAO 19-39 and filed a complaint into the handling of this case and the blatant violations of Orders that were occurring.
5. All Senior Officers of higher rank found nothing wrong with an accused Senior Officer (Base Commander) adjudicating a case against himself and having the Base expert, do the investigation. All in violation of Orders as written. No charges were ever laid for violating Orders.
6. The final desk my complaint landed on was that of the CDS. It only got there because a very brave Senior Non-Commissioned Officer could no longer be aware of these blatant violations of Orders and in compliance with the OPEN LETTER written by the CDS requesting his personal notification of Order Violations by Senior Officers, personally delivered to the CDS, my Harassment file.
7. I was Ordered to Alternate Dispute Resolution by personal letter from the CDS, himself. A "Terms of Settlement" was drawn up and signed by all parties. It had certain stipulations that applied to me and they were: I was unable to speak of the case to anyone except for administrative reasons and that I could have access to this file, (with no file number, held at a secret location only known by DND) for pension reasons. At the time, I was not pensionable till 2007 (8 years later).
8. This Harassment file has been lost or destroyed in contravention to the signed "Terms." The Privacy Commissioner deemed it was okay for DND to destroy these documents with special "Terms" and conditions of handling. In her ruling I was told that if I was unhappy with her decision I could take my case to Federal Court.
9. I filed my case at Federal Court against the Queen since she is the highest rank of those named in the document.
10. To date, I am diagnosed as mentally disabled. 4 of these directly attributable to the Harassment, PTSD, Anxiety, Major Depression and Alcohol Abuse subsequent.
11. Being mentally disabled I asked the Federal Court for "Accommodation" (a lawyer). I was denied. I had to go to the Federal Human Rights Commission for this action. I initially filed the Federal Department of Justice as the Federal Department denying me accommodation.
12. After 1 month HRC indicated the the Federal Justice Department is not Federal under their jurisdiction and they suggested DND since they are at the root of my case.
13. 1 year later now, HRC has not answered the two questions I require for action. They are: Am I Disabled? Do I qualify for accommodation? Neither has been answered. Why you ask? I don't know. I asked them a year ago and so far they have done an investigation but never asked me to give testimony. They have now given me a deadline to answer or respond to their investigation and conclusion which by the way includes DND agreeing with the investigation that never included me. DND did not answer the investigator because their position is, I was never employed by the Department of National Defense only, the Canadian Forces.
14. I just received a letter today from HRC (after business hours) indicating I had 48 hours to respond. If I did not respond within the 48 hours, they have threatened to leave my documented evidence out of the submission for the Board to decide upon. They also indicated that my personal Registered letter sent to the A/Commissioner, had not and would not be read by him. Threatening a disabled Veteran, how low can you go?
14. How unbiased do you perceive this to be?
15. How unbiased can a Department be, investigating themselves? Not good according to the military and their past record with me. I believe Ms. Fynes had a few questions herself. I believe Mr. Drapeau did too.
16. The truth is the truth and must come out.
Once you ask for the type and quality of service they expound to provide, well now, that is a whole other kettle of fish. The part they don't tell you is that if your request will cost them money, that is not in their mandate.
They are there to advertise a service to be provided as long as there is no cost to the Government. If there is the potential of a cost then the fallback government position is; to stall the action.
I have two examples. The first deals with VAC. I made a claim for benefits. They were unable to locate any recent documents regarding being deployed unfit to fly or about a Harassment complaint against a Base Commander. They did find, with no problem, the only medical document that might possibly affect my claim and it was from 1982. They were unable to find any documents from 1983 to 2007, supporting my claim. Strange.
The second example is more current. It is a case filed against the Department of National Defense for not complying with their own signed "Terms of Settlement" from 1999. This document, unlike that of the 1982 medical file, was not found. The letter from the Chief of Defense Staff to me directly sending me to Alternate Dispute Resolution in 1999, was not found. The entire Harassment file generated from 1997 to 1999, was not found. The hospital records from my deployment including those indicating I was unfit to pilot an aircraft, were not found. All communications regarding the high level decisions of Senior Officers regarding my Harassment Complaint and my status of unfit to deploy, were not found. My subsequent orders to fly regardless of my medical conditions, were not found. This is even more strange.
So to re-cap: The Department of National Defense and Veterans Affairs, were in sum total, able to find one small medical entry in all of my files to disprove my VAC claim. They were totally unable after extensive and exhaustive searches, to find any documents supporting my case of Harassment nor my being Ordered to fly when diagnosed as unfit to fly or deploy.
Very convenient for the Government because I am certain they were anxious to help me. Because my requested documents were never found, they could not help me. They even thanked me for my service to this Country as they denied me benefits.
NOW THE REAL STORY!
1. The Harassment Complaint I filed against the Base Commander of 8 Wing Trenton was filed in March of 1997.
2. The complaint was filed in accordance with the Orders of the day, Canadian Forces Administrative Orders (CFAO) 19-39 on handling Harassment complaints.
3. In contravention to Orders as written, the Accused Base Commander of 8 Wing made himself the Judge. (in direct contravention of Orders) The Base Administrative Officer (Base expert in the proper handling of CFAO's 19-39) was appointed and took over full control of the investigation into her immediate supervisors actions as they pertain to CFAO 19-39. All these actions by the Base Administrative Officer and Base Commander were in direct violation of Orders written in CFAO 19-39.
4. Not satisfied with these violations of Orders and unable to charge a Senior Ranking Officer, I again followed Orders dictated in CFAO 19-39 and filed a complaint into the handling of this case and the blatant violations of Orders that were occurring.
5. All Senior Officers of higher rank found nothing wrong with an accused Senior Officer (Base Commander) adjudicating a case against himself and having the Base expert, do the investigation. All in violation of Orders as written. No charges were ever laid for violating Orders.
6. The final desk my complaint landed on was that of the CDS. It only got there because a very brave Senior Non-Commissioned Officer could no longer be aware of these blatant violations of Orders and in compliance with the OPEN LETTER written by the CDS requesting his personal notification of Order Violations by Senior Officers, personally delivered to the CDS, my Harassment file.
7. I was Ordered to Alternate Dispute Resolution by personal letter from the CDS, himself. A "Terms of Settlement" was drawn up and signed by all parties. It had certain stipulations that applied to me and they were: I was unable to speak of the case to anyone except for administrative reasons and that I could have access to this file, (with no file number, held at a secret location only known by DND) for pension reasons. At the time, I was not pensionable till 2007 (8 years later).
8. This Harassment file has been lost or destroyed in contravention to the signed "Terms." The Privacy Commissioner deemed it was okay for DND to destroy these documents with special "Terms" and conditions of handling. In her ruling I was told that if I was unhappy with her decision I could take my case to Federal Court.
9. I filed my case at Federal Court against the Queen since she is the highest rank of those named in the document.
10. To date, I am diagnosed as mentally disabled. 4 of these directly attributable to the Harassment, PTSD, Anxiety, Major Depression and Alcohol Abuse subsequent.
11. Being mentally disabled I asked the Federal Court for "Accommodation" (a lawyer). I was denied. I had to go to the Federal Human Rights Commission for this action. I initially filed the Federal Department of Justice as the Federal Department denying me accommodation.
12. After 1 month HRC indicated the the Federal Justice Department is not Federal under their jurisdiction and they suggested DND since they are at the root of my case.
13. 1 year later now, HRC has not answered the two questions I require for action. They are: Am I Disabled? Do I qualify for accommodation? Neither has been answered. Why you ask? I don't know. I asked them a year ago and so far they have done an investigation but never asked me to give testimony. They have now given me a deadline to answer or respond to their investigation and conclusion which by the way includes DND agreeing with the investigation that never included me. DND did not answer the investigator because their position is, I was never employed by the Department of National Defense only, the Canadian Forces.
14. I just received a letter today from HRC (after business hours) indicating I had 48 hours to respond. If I did not respond within the 48 hours, they have threatened to leave my documented evidence out of the submission for the Board to decide upon. They also indicated that my personal Registered letter sent to the A/Commissioner, had not and would not be read by him. Threatening a disabled Veteran, how low can you go?
14. How unbiased do you perceive this to be?
15. How unbiased can a Department be, investigating themselves? Not good according to the military and their past record with me. I believe Ms. Fynes had a few questions herself. I believe Mr. Drapeau did too.
16. The truth is the truth and must come out.
Monday, 5 May 2014
WHO IS NOT UNDERSTANDING "DISABLED"
Is it me? It must be. I don't understand why I am being treated like this by Human Rights Commission (HRC). I did nothing to them. I volunteered to help do the Countries bidding in Canada and abroad. I was mentally and physically injured doing it. I am now a Veteran. I guess that means second class.
1. I asked the most simple of questions. Mine was, am I mentally disabled under the Act? Yes or No?
2. Does PTSD and the other 3 conditions I have, meet the criteria for mentally disabled? Yes or No?
3. Does HRC bar Service Dogs for Veterans with anxiety issues like Air Canada does? Yes or No?
4. If they allow Service Dogs for anxiety conditions, why would they bar a Veteran from legal help if they are mentally disabled? If someones mental capabilities are not as they once were and are reduced due to no fault of their own, why would HRC not provide assistance in getting them legal help. I don't know? Do you? Is there something wrong with being treated fairly?
4. Is it just possible the the people at the HRC need more training so they can understand mental disability's such as, War related PTSD?
5. The Department of National Defense Respondents who said I never worked for them (me being a Veteran with a Canadian Decoration 1) have squeaked out the intelligence of that person who authorized the 1 CENT cheque to the soldiers mom after his suicide.
NICE!
2. Does PTSD and the other 3 conditions I have, meet the criteria for mentally disabled? Yes or No?
3. Does HRC bar Service Dogs for Veterans with anxiety issues like Air Canada does? Yes or No?
4. Is it just possible the the people at the HRC need more training so they can understand mental disability's such as, War related PTSD?
5. The Department of National Defense Respondents who said I never worked for them (me being a Veteran with a Canadian Decoration 1) have squeaked out the intelligence of that person who authorized the 1 CENT cheque to the soldiers mom after his suicide.
At HRC they are no problems, just solutions!
IT APPEARS THAT THEIR SOLUTION IS TO MAKE ME WAIT AND HOPE MY MEDICAL CONDITIONS WORSEN TO A POINT I CAN NO LONGER FIGHT FOR MY RIGHTS. THEN THEY HAVE NO PROBLEM.NICE!
Saturday, 3 May 2014
VETERAN SOLIDARITY CREST
Don has now given his approval for me to produce the patches. A misunderstanding now cleared-up. For everyone who wants one, I will have some starting next week. I will post what my cost per crest is and that is what you will pay. Nothing more and absolutely, no money grab going on here. This is for us all. This is my contribution in helping support solidarity of Veterans. We are back on.
Poland. Solidarity..remember. We must keep our focus. It is a protest against the treatment of us... Veterans. I am having produced this crest (below) It can be worn by anyone. We need one thing in common to show solidarity. Strength in numbers....identifiable numbers. The vest itself is one way. A crest another. If you agree, send me a note and I will start producing them in larger numbers. My first order of 200 is in and ready Wednesday.......I hope.
Let us all thank Donald for this. His kind approval for Veterans.
"Rock the Hill," does not wish this crest to be associated to them.
All Vets wear what you want and I will advise you when available.
"Rock the Hill," does not wish this crest to be associated to them.
All Vets wear what you want and I will advise you when available.
"WEAR IT WITH PRIDE"
Monday, 28 April 2014
HUMAN RIGHTS or INTIMIDATION COMMISSION?
Let us start calling a spade, a spade. These are the issues as of today as they apply to my Federal Human Rights Case at the Federal Human Rights Commission (HRC).
1. I filed my INITIAL COMPLAINT within 1 year of being denied "Accommodation" at the Federal Court. As of this date (today), Mentally Disabled Veterans are not afforded "Accommodation" (a lawyer) at the Federal Court.
2. The Mentally Disabled Veteran, injured in the line of duty, must choose a lawyer and pay out of their own small pension if they wish to challenge an action made by a Federal Department. (Forced into Bankruptcy)
3. Now a Veteran who has served honourably is considered the enemy to the serving Government if they bring legitimate action against a Federal Department.
4. If however you hold a Federal Job such as a Senator and are suspected of breaking the law, you get a free lawyer paid for by that same Veteran, who honourably served and was denied a lawyer.
Let Us Re-Cap Thus Far
1. If something against Orders happens while 1. Investigations are handled by the
serving, an in house investigation is done. Such as the RCMP.
one started because the media pointed out 5 sex
assaults a day were happening and it seems DND was
unaware.
2. The results favorable or not are made illegal 2. The Senator always has media
to talk about. access and always has, freedom
3. By even filing a complaint the serving member of speech.
could; a. Loose their job. 3. Unless charges are laid, no
b. Have their career progression halted. repercussions or suspended with or
c. Be given the label of trouble maker and without pay.
have your working conditions unbearable.
4. Not being able to speak of a very troubling incident 4. Senator charged or not charged
while serving, the member has to wait til they can based on the evidence only. Public
honourably discharge before accessing information about Records.
ranking personnel who made the decisions.
5. In my case, in contravention to the "Terms of Settlement" 5. Appeals can be launched all the way
all documentation was destroyed except that required to to the Supreme Court.
disprove my Veterans Claim.
6. Privacy Commission ruled in favour of document destruction
and said Federal Court action is last resort.
7. Federal Court denies "Accommodation" (a lawyer) because
that is not done for Veterans who were denied freedom's which they
were protecting.
8. The last recourse for the Veteran is the Federal Human Rights
Commission (HRC).
9. In my case to date:
a. The HRC Staff has never proposed reconciliation
even though this is their required first step.
b. After 1 year at the Early Resolution Department the
Investigator states that they believe my case frivolous,
never having met with me or seen any hard evidence.
10. DND (the Respondent) agrees with the Investigator and boldly
states I never worked for the Department of National Defense
as a Military CC-130 and Airbus pilot for the Prime Minister.
1. The non-offer of reconcilliation?
2. The non-investigation?
3. The response from DND that I never worked for them so they don't have to respond and didn't?
4. The comment of "FRIVOLOUS COMPLAINT" was even mentioned without ever seeing any evidence or speaking to me?
5. The Investigator accepting DND's response as acceptable not knowing anything about the actual structure of the military?
DO YOU WANT ME TO RESPOND TO THE INTIMIDATION OR ACCUSATIONS OF FILING A FRIVILOUS CLAIM?
Please tell me because I am diagnosed mentally disabled with 4 conditions you have never addressed. I am still waiting for the answers to the same two (2) questions I have been asking from day one (1 year ago)
1. I filed my INITIAL COMPLAINT within 1 year of being denied "Accommodation" at the Federal Court. As of this date (today), Mentally Disabled Veterans are not afforded "Accommodation" (a lawyer) at the Federal Court.
2. The Mentally Disabled Veteran, injured in the line of duty, must choose a lawyer and pay out of their own small pension if they wish to challenge an action made by a Federal Department. (Forced into Bankruptcy)
3. Now a Veteran who has served honourably is considered the enemy to the serving Government if they bring legitimate action against a Federal Department.
4. If however you hold a Federal Job such as a Senator and are suspected of breaking the law, you get a free lawyer paid for by that same Veteran, who honourably served and was denied a lawyer.
Let Us Re-Cap Thus Far
Let's Compare One on One
The Honourably Discharged Veteran The Senator Under RCMP
Investigation
1. If something against Orders happens while 1. Investigations are handled by the
serving, an in house investigation is done. Such as the RCMP.
one started because the media pointed out 5 sex
assaults a day were happening and it seems DND was
unaware.
2. The results favorable or not are made illegal 2. The Senator always has media
to talk about. access and always has, freedom
3. By even filing a complaint the serving member of speech.
could; a. Loose their job. 3. Unless charges are laid, no
b. Have their career progression halted. repercussions or suspended with or
c. Be given the label of trouble maker and without pay.
have your working conditions unbearable.
4. Not being able to speak of a very troubling incident 4. Senator charged or not charged
while serving, the member has to wait til they can based on the evidence only. Public
honourably discharge before accessing information about Records.
ranking personnel who made the decisions.
5. In my case, in contravention to the "Terms of Settlement" 5. Appeals can be launched all the way
all documentation was destroyed except that required to to the Supreme Court.
disprove my Veterans Claim.
6. Privacy Commission ruled in favour of document destruction
and said Federal Court action is last resort.
7. Federal Court denies "Accommodation" (a lawyer) because
that is not done for Veterans who were denied freedom's which they
were protecting.
8. The last recourse for the Veteran is the Federal Human Rights
Commission (HRC).
9. In my case to date:
a. The HRC Staff has never proposed reconciliation
even though this is their required first step.
b. After 1 year at the Early Resolution Department the
Investigator states that they believe my case frivolous,
never having met with me or seen any hard evidence.
10. DND (the Respondent) agrees with the Investigator and boldly
states I never worked for the Department of National Defense
as a Military CC-130 and Airbus pilot for the Prime Minister.
NOW THEY ASK ME TO RESPOND.....TO WHAT EXACTLY?
1. The non-offer of reconcilliation?
2. The non-investigation?
3. The response from DND that I never worked for them so they don't have to respond and didn't?
4. The comment of "FRIVOLOUS COMPLAINT" was even mentioned without ever seeing any evidence or speaking to me?
5. The Investigator accepting DND's response as acceptable not knowing anything about the actual structure of the military?
DO YOU WANT ME TO RESPOND TO THE INTIMIDATION OR ACCUSATIONS OF FILING A FRIVILOUS CLAIM?
Please tell me because I am diagnosed mentally disabled with 4 conditions you have never addressed. I am still waiting for the answers to the same two (2) questions I have been asking from day one (1 year ago)
1. AM I DISABLED? YES or NO?
2. IF MEDICALLY DIAGNOSED AS PERMANENTLY MENTALLY DISABLED, DO I GET ACCOMMODATION?
I am disabled not dumb!!!
Thursday, 24 April 2014
LOOKING OR ACTING SILLY - WHY?
I do not understand why highly educated, highly skilled professionals make themselves look silly. It might be that they are missing that common thread that links knowledge with action - COMMON SENSE!
They are actually trying to act this way because they think people will believe them. or finally;
They are doing things for malicious reasons to hurt another person on purpose. This is called BULLYING. For example, if you were; bigger, richer and had the power to follow the Rules / Orders or not and if this advantaged person chooses not to follow Rules / Orders to hurt another person less advantaged, this is my meaning.
These Rules / Orders were written for a reason. This is not "Animal Farm". You can't just change or not follow the Rules / Orders because they NOW, apply to you. They apply to us all.
The Government (HRC) does not like the fact that I have become disabled in service to this Country and I have asked for "Accommodation". The reasons for this action escapes me.
Is it because I'm NOT! a: Person of Colour, Indigenous or a Recent Immigrant, My Primary Language is not English, I am a Sex other than Male, My Sexual Orientation is not Heterosexual, I have a Faith Based Lifestyle, with a Physical Disability?
Is it because I am just a plain old white Canadian Male who served his Country and was hurt doing so? Is that it? I am not an official minority our visible group?
If it makes HRC feel better I AM! a: White, Scottish/British, Heterosexual, Non-religious, Male, with a Mental Disability. Do I fit your criteria for "Accommodation" now?
NO; WE DON'T NEED MORE LADDERS!
Either they believe that people are expecting them to act a certain way. (What can you expect from a pig but a grunt) or;They are actually trying to act this way because they think people will believe them. or finally;
They are doing things for malicious reasons to hurt another person on purpose. This is called BULLYING. For example, if you were; bigger, richer and had the power to follow the Rules / Orders or not and if this advantaged person chooses not to follow Rules / Orders to hurt another person less advantaged, this is my meaning.
These Rules / Orders were written for a reason. This is not "Animal Farm". You can't just change or not follow the Rules / Orders because they NOW, apply to you. They apply to us all.
The Government (HRC) does not like the fact that I have become disabled in service to this Country and I have asked for "Accommodation". The reasons for this action escapes me.
Is it because I'm NOT! a: Person of Colour, Indigenous or a Recent Immigrant, My Primary Language is not English, I am a Sex other than Male, My Sexual Orientation is not Heterosexual, I have a Faith Based Lifestyle, with a Physical Disability?
Is it because I am just a plain old white Canadian Male who served his Country and was hurt doing so? Is that it? I am not an official minority our visible group?
If it makes HRC feel better I AM! a: White, Scottish/British, Heterosexual, Non-religious, Male, with a Mental Disability. Do I fit your criteria for "Accommodation" now?
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
RESCUE SOLDIERS
Rescue Soldiers are kind of like Rescue Dogs or Cats but too much the same these days. We feel compelled to help these animals because they can't communicate. They can't get away because they don't know where to go. Finally, they can't retaliate because they are too broken down, fearful and weak because of how they have been treated or will be treated if they do.
Well it seems like these days, Harper and DND are unable to keep out of the news. Look, the Equitas society is got a Class Action against the Government over unfair treatment of Vets. The NVC, the "living document", has been at the morgue since it was written and now they want to send 16 soldiers to Afghanistan without danger pay.
This is a bit of a personal point for me since these same risk assessment jokers sent me into Rwanda without any weapons while Dallaire was in Command and the killing was at it's worst. To top it all off, the fine Senator will not even lift a finger to help me with my HRC case.
If it is so F...ing safe in Afghanistan then, don't send them in with weapons. Why would you need a weapon if it is not dangerous? Send in Commissionaires just like in Ottawa to guard the Embassy. They are even cheaper with even less benefits. They are good enough for Ottawa, why not Kabul?
These poor soldiers can't say a word or they will be charged. Perfect situation for Harper. You keep reducing the benefits to those who will be jailed for speaking their minds. I understand that the military is a Communist organization (No freedom of movement, speech or association ) protecting the freedoms of Canadians but when you keep pushing these soldiers by taking more and more and giving less, something has got to give.
Well it seems like these days, Harper and DND are unable to keep out of the news. Look, the Equitas society is got a Class Action against the Government over unfair treatment of Vets. The NVC, the "living document", has been at the morgue since it was written and now they want to send 16 soldiers to Afghanistan without danger pay.
If it is so F...ing safe in Afghanistan then, don't send them in with weapons. Why would you need a weapon if it is not dangerous? Send in Commissionaires just like in Ottawa to guard the Embassy. They are even cheaper with even less benefits. They are good enough for Ottawa, why not Kabul?
These poor soldiers can't say a word or they will be charged. Perfect situation for Harper. You keep reducing the benefits to those who will be jailed for speaking their minds. I understand that the military is a Communist organization (No freedom of movement, speech or association ) protecting the freedoms of Canadians but when you keep pushing these soldiers by taking more and more and giving less, something has got to give.
Thursday, 17 April 2014
RULES vs ORDERS
If anyone has read my book:
then you will quickly understand why English is considered my second language.
My old English teachers could never quite figure out what my primary language was. Speaking was okay but writing was a whole other adventure, shall we say. It is quite funny as I explain it in the book but, that's not what I am writing about.
What I am trying to explain are RULES and ORDERS.
ORDERS, are commands given to a Military person. You are to do exactly what you are ORDERED to do. If ORDERS are violated (not followed) disciplinary action is taken.
RULES, such as those used in the English language are to be followed for the writing of text so the reader is not confused by the meaning of what was written.
Since I started this case in 1997, I have had to bone up on my writing skills quite a bit. It was a surprise to me as I read through the dictionary, the plurals for different types of animals.
Everyone knows a:
1. A Heard of Cows
2. A Flock of Geese
But did you know the name for a group of Owls or Baboons?
Owls, presumably because they look so wise, are referred to as a,"Congress of Owls."
My old English teachers could never quite figure out what my primary language was. Speaking was okay but writing was a whole other adventure, shall we say. It is quite funny as I explain it in the book but, that's not what I am writing about.
What I am trying to explain are RULES and ORDERS.
ORDERS, are commands given to a Military person. You are to do exactly what you are ORDERED to do. If ORDERS are violated (not followed) disciplinary action is taken.
RULES, such as those used in the English language are to be followed for the writing of text so the reader is not confused by the meaning of what was written.
Since I started this case in 1997, I have had to bone up on my writing skills quite a bit. It was a surprise to me as I read through the dictionary, the plurals for different types of animals.
Everyone knows a:
1. A Heard of Cows
2. A Flock of Geese
But did you know the name for a group of Owls or Baboons?
Owls, presumably because they look so wise, are referred to as a,"Congress of Owls."
Baboons are the loudest, most dangerous, most obnoxious, most viciously aggressive and least intelligent of all primates. A group of Baboons is called, believe it or not,"A Parliament."
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Monday, 7 April 2014
A REMINDER
For those who don't quite get it yet.......here are two pictures that say so much but require thought about the gravity of the statements!
Saturday, 5 April 2014
CLARA HUGHES - LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Thank you Clara. Speaking as a Veteran and sufferer, you are showing us what one caring person can achieve.
An excellent example (for those in power) to follow and make the changes required.
She just make's you proud. What a "class act". You are working so hard for those who can't. It is an honour to know you.
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Thursday, 3 April 2014
DYING IS NOT ENOUGH
What more must a fallen soldier and their family endure?
The Family has to watch and endure:
1. Their sons and daughters die for their Country.
2. Bury their children.
3. In some cases, fight Veterans Affairs for benefits.
4. Watch the Government spend millions of your tax dollars fighting to prove they have no "Sacred Obligation"!
5. Watch their children with Mental Health issues caused by their Service go untreated and in some cases, have their children commit suicide as a result.
6. To receive a 1 Cent last pay cheque after their child commits suicide.
7. To have the, "Ambulance Chasing Military Finance Department" ask for money back because the Soldier who committed suicide didn't live the whole month of December and died on Christmas Day. I don't think Lawyers would go that low.
8. Endure the receipt of an invitation to a very expensive party. This party is to honour their child's sacrifice. The party is paid for with their tax money but the family must pay to attend. WHAT?
1. We have money to fly Old Veterans to Vimy Ridge.
2. We have money to fly Cadets.
3. We have money to build fake lakes.
4. We have money to pay for Helicopter's we never bought.
5. We have money to fly friends of the Government to Baseball games in military jets.
6. We have money to just give away to many foreign Countries.
7. We have money to produce 1 Cent Cheques for suicide victims families.
7. Most importantly: We have money and pay someone a salary to be the, "Commander in Chief" of our Military. We also give him a house to live in and expense account. This is all done so he, "The Governor General", CAN DO, AND PROUDLY DOES;
................ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR THESE FAMILIES!
This is beyond shameful. This is an National Embarrassment.
Monday, 31 March 2014
FOOLISH or SMART?
Sometimes when you think you are so smart that the other person whom you communicate, will feel foolish. Sadly, when the reverse happens, all involved question your motives for trying to belittle someone else. This usually occurs when a person or party, is unsure of themselves or their position.
If done to excess, you become a "ROYAL!" pain in the ass for everyone trying to resolve a simple issue at the lowest possible level. A case in point below...............
If done to excess, you become a "ROYAL!" pain in the ass for everyone trying to resolve a simple issue at the lowest possible level. A case in point below...............
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
YOU DESIGNED IT - NOW YOUR SURPRISED?
I wrote an article earlier about exactly when; was someone responsible because based on simple reasoning, if that person did not know, they ought to have known. In this case; deliberate brainwashing (Which has consequences and inherent responsibilities)
Some aspects of basic training are psychological: Psychologists explore concepts such as perception, cognition, attention, emotion, phenomenology, motivation, brain functioning, personality, behavior, and interpersonal relationships, including psychological resilience, family resilience, and other areas. Psychologists of diverse orientations also consider the unconscious mind.
Instructors reason that recruits who cannot reliably follow orders and instructions in routine matters will likely be unreliable in a combat situation wherein they may experience a strong urge to disobey orders or flee and thereby jeopardize themselves, their comrades, and the mission. Volunteers in a combat unit will experience a unique level of 'agreement' among participants, termed unit cohesion, that cannot be equaled in any other human organization because each team member's life may depend on the actions of the recruit to their right or left. Special forces and commando units fully develop this unit cohesion.
The process of transforming civilians into military personnel has been described by military historian Gwynne Dyer as a form of conditioning that encourages inductees to partially submerge their individuality for the good of their unit. Dyer argues that this conditioning is essential for military function because combat requires people to endure stress and perform actions that are simply absent in normal life. Military units are therefore incomparable to civilian organizations because each participant is in mortal danger and often depends on the others.
This last statement excludes: Police, Firefighters & EMS personnel in,"civilian organizations".
Rules of Survival for the Government
Show Concern, Act Surprised, Admit Nothing, Deny Everything, Don't Come First, Don't Come Last and now; I Would Never Volunteer Again!
We can see what you are up to!
(Special Thanks to Susan Lucas for this picture)
Putting it in a more troop talk type of language, if you F....ing design a course to remove individuals not readily susceptible to brainwashing, and keep the rest. You must have known what you were doing. You must have hired people trained in mind manipulation to design just such a course.Some aspects of basic training are psychological: Psychologists explore concepts such as perception, cognition, attention, emotion, phenomenology, motivation, brain functioning, personality, behavior, and interpersonal relationships, including psychological resilience, family resilience, and other areas. Psychologists of diverse orientations also consider the unconscious mind.
Instructors reason that recruits who cannot reliably follow orders and instructions in routine matters will likely be unreliable in a combat situation wherein they may experience a strong urge to disobey orders or flee and thereby jeopardize themselves, their comrades, and the mission. Volunteers in a combat unit will experience a unique level of 'agreement' among participants, termed unit cohesion, that cannot be equaled in any other human organization because each team member's life may depend on the actions of the recruit to their right or left. Special forces and commando units fully develop this unit cohesion.
The process of transforming civilians into military personnel has been described by military historian Gwynne Dyer as a form of conditioning that encourages inductees to partially submerge their individuality for the good of their unit. Dyer argues that this conditioning is essential for military function because combat requires people to endure stress and perform actions that are simply absent in normal life. Military units are therefore incomparable to civilian organizations because each participant is in mortal danger and often depends on the others.
This last statement excludes: Police, Firefighters & EMS personnel in,"civilian organizations".
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
THANKS FOR THE TALK, CLARA!
Some people you meet in life are just, all on their own, special. On the 24th of March, I was blessed to meet and talk to one of those special people.
Clara is certainly the perfect spokes person for changing peoples perception of mental illness and the stigma it creates. I am, in my own way, trying to do the same thing on behalf of Veterans. Having someone like Clara to not only stop, but take the time to truly understand and acknowledge the work, my wife Lillian and I are doing. This is an honour given to very few.
-10 degrees out of the wind and after a full days ride, she stopped to acknowledge Veterans. Wow what A TRUE CHAMPION as a person and for the cause (BELL Let's Talk). They don't make them stronger, tougher or more determined than Clara. Be safe. I look forward to my next opportunity for us to talk. Thank you.
Clara is certainly the perfect spokes person for changing peoples perception of mental illness and the stigma it creates. I am, in my own way, trying to do the same thing on behalf of Veterans. Having someone like Clara to not only stop, but take the time to truly understand and acknowledge the work, my wife Lillian and I are doing. This is an honour given to very few.
-10 degrees out of the wind and after a full days ride, she stopped to acknowledge Veterans. Wow what A TRUE CHAMPION as a person and for the cause (BELL Let's Talk). They don't make them stronger, tougher or more determined than Clara. Be safe. I look forward to my next opportunity for us to talk. Thank you.
My owl is on the truck - Champion on my right and MWO Veteran to my left
Saturday, 15 March 2014
A WOUNDED VETERANS THANK YOU
My reply to Human Rights (HRC) regarding the
statement from the Department of National Defense (DND - RESPONDENT). DND
states that a 25 year military pilot (myself) was never employed by the
Department of National Defense only the Canadian Forces.
My
Counties Thanks For Afghanistan and All We Did
Dear Ms. Justason (Human Rights Commission); Thank you for your email
confirming receipt of my reply. As does the Respondent, I reserve the right to
comment further in light of the recent 1
Cent cheque issue handled by the MND.
The questions that need to be answered first are:
1. Am I disabled IAW the ACT? Yes or No?
2. If disabled under the Act then in the public interest, should I be
given accommodation, Yes or No?
3. If I am entitled to accommodation, for a mentally disabled Veteran
going to court, what form would that accommodation be? I suggest a lawyer, Yes
or No?
Looking at the 1 Cent cheque sent to the mother
of the soldier that committed suicide, it was a Government of Canada cheque.
The cheque was signed by the Receiver General and D/Receiver General of Canada.
It did have on it CF pay but, for some strange reason, the MND made a personal
apology to this mother. This victim of suicide, worked for the CF only
according to the logic applied by the Respondent, and his employer (the CF) had
nothing to do with the MND. I am confused, are you?
4. Is this Respondent's initial reply an avoidance based tactic dealing
with semantics only, Yes or No?
5. Is the Respondent doing this
deliberately to aggravate my current medical conditions, Yes or No? It is
my belief that this is a deliberate act done specifically to further worsen my
medical conditions!
I look forward to your comments. In light of these developments, it
appears unlikely a 01 April date for my final response can be achieved since I
have incomplete information from you and the Respondent, on which to
reply.
Regards
Captain (Ret'd) Michael Cole, CD1
Friday, 14 March 2014
Friday, 7 March 2014
WE GET IT - YOU HATE VETERANS
We are now considered a liability. I guess we screwed up and didn't all just die in Afghanistan. How bloody inconsiderate of us.
We even had the gall to go into a war zone (multiple in my case) and come back injured. Sorry about that Steve.
By closing VAC Offices, reducing benefits for new Veterans, sending out 1 CENT Cheques to mothers of soldiers should help get the point across. Not providing mental health professionals for our mentally wounded, must be really putting a strain on that 1 CENT cheque, printing machine. Taking all to the limit.
Some in your party (14 year chair veterans) get up in the House and say what a wonderful job they are doing (less the multiple suicides) and will debate anyone who DOES NOT TAKE THEM UP ON THEIR OFFER!!
You told us the Senate is a separate body. How are Mike and Nigel these days? I suppose you will tell us that Human Rights is not influenced by you and your office.
Well I am injured Steve. I am mentally disabled according to several doctors. Ask for help you said. I did. This is what really happens when you do.
Having asked HRC for help I was told; I never worked for the Department of National Defense. Funny that. I thought I did flying into both Gulf Wars, Rwanda the Congo, flying the "UNKNOWN SOLDIER" home to Canada etc, etc. I have that in writing from your DND Respondents.
Their combat tours were getting on and off the bus in Ottawa and putting on lip balm from the ass kissing pain they must suffer from. They are probably having my final 1 CENT Veterans cheque done up right now and the MND is getting ready for another I can't believe that happened, speech.
The Government and your PC buddy on Toronto, Mr. Ford should look forward to 2015. We are.
We even had the gall to go into a war zone (multiple in my case) and come back injured. Sorry about that Steve.
By closing VAC Offices, reducing benefits for new Veterans, sending out 1 CENT Cheques to mothers of soldiers should help get the point across. Not providing mental health professionals for our mentally wounded, must be really putting a strain on that 1 CENT cheque, printing machine. Taking all to the limit.
Some in your party (14 year chair veterans) get up in the House and say what a wonderful job they are doing (less the multiple suicides) and will debate anyone who DOES NOT TAKE THEM UP ON THEIR OFFER!!
You told us the Senate is a separate body. How are Mike and Nigel these days? I suppose you will tell us that Human Rights is not influenced by you and your office.
Well I am injured Steve. I am mentally disabled according to several doctors. Ask for help you said. I did. This is what really happens when you do.
Having asked HRC for help I was told; I never worked for the Department of National Defense. Funny that. I thought I did flying into both Gulf Wars, Rwanda the Congo, flying the "UNKNOWN SOLDIER" home to Canada etc, etc. I have that in writing from your DND Respondents.
Their combat tours were getting on and off the bus in Ottawa and putting on lip balm from the ass kissing pain they must suffer from. They are probably having my final 1 CENT Veterans cheque done up right now and the MND is getting ready for another I can't believe that happened, speech.
The Government and your PC buddy on Toronto, Mr. Ford should look forward to 2015. We are.
Thursday, 6 March 2014
HUMAN RIGHTS LOGIC APPLIED TO A SIMPLE QUESTION
I asked the Federal Human Rights Commission if I am disabled (mentally) Answer required YES or NO
Contributing factors to my question:
1. Diagnosed by 2 Specialist Doctors for 4 different mental injuries. One being PTSD.
2. I am required to take very strong drugs daily as ordered by the doctors.
3. I am unable to fly due to these issues.
4. The Department of Mental Health for Canada confirms I am disabled according to their regulations.
After 10 months they sent me 11 pages of why they don't think I picked the right Department DND or the Canadian Forces to go after.
They never even addressed my first question and that was; Am I disabled, Yes or No?
That has the same logic as a woman walking into a hospital and saying, I think I am pregnant? Am I pregnant, Yes or No? After the 10 months and the babies birth she finally gets her 11 page report on am I pregnant, Yes or No?
Within the report is an explanation from several men that it could not be them because she was in the house but not with them. It must be the other guy and he is gone. So to answer your question, we do not believe you have guessed the right man.
But she answers, all I wanted to know 10 months ago is if I was pregnant, Yes or No? The answer back now is you were, but your not anymore, so problem resolved and no one is responsible we have been told by the men.
So in conclusion, the men say it was not them so your case of being pregnant is thrown out.
Contributing factors to my question:
1. Diagnosed by 2 Specialist Doctors for 4 different mental injuries. One being PTSD.
2. I am required to take very strong drugs daily as ordered by the doctors.
3. I am unable to fly due to these issues.
4. The Department of Mental Health for Canada confirms I am disabled according to their regulations.
After 10 months they sent me 11 pages of why they don't think I picked the right Department DND or the Canadian Forces to go after.
They never even addressed my first question and that was; Am I disabled, Yes or No?
Within the report is an explanation from several men that it could not be them because she was in the house but not with them. It must be the other guy and he is gone. So to answer your question, we do not believe you have guessed the right man.
But she answers, all I wanted to know 10 months ago is if I was pregnant, Yes or No? The answer back now is you were, but your not anymore, so problem resolved and no one is responsible we have been told by the men.
So in conclusion, the men say it was not them so your case of being pregnant is thrown out.
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
One...CENT !!??
Michael Cole; Sadly Michael Blow is right. But computers only put out what they are told to. Sorry a computer did not just dream up a cheque for 1 cent. You want to blame a machine? No blame the TOOL in charge of the department. It is about time that the Military Justice System actually do something and have some charges. Start with the person at the top and not the usual; blame you staff. For Gods sake man, I would like the guy in charge given that as a monthly cheque for the rest of their career. There was a time that honour and good discipline rained.
But as with our Sacred Obligation, the Guy in Charge of the mess, The Governor General. Our Stand-up guy. Our Commander in Chief is exactly....no where to be seen.
My special comments to the leadership of the military (leadership my ass!) on behalf of the soldiers family I say; (see my picture about words) SHAME ON YOU !
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
What Sacred Obligation? What Debate with MP C. Gallant?
You have to kick yourself for believing that crap. She said the debate challege, not me! They said Sacred Obligation, not me! A debate! A Sacred Obligation....right!!! That piece of paper is sitting right beside the Government of Canada's agreement with me about a Senior Officer who never followed written Orders from that Queen lady. They made my agreement on Behalf of the Queen lady too. They lost / destroyed / recycled / file 13'ed it / dog ate it / wind got it / ....and a whole other raft of excuses they have in that book of how we say stuff and don't mean it. This book gives them ideas that make them (the stupid public) believe what they say.
So let's have a Sacred Obligation, an Agreement signed by a General, both done on Behalf of the Queen, deemed obsolete. That is okay I guess. The Privacy Commission thought that about my Agreement with the Queen. I am sure they must think the same way about that Sacred Obligation Agreement.....obsolete. I guess that is why they are appealing the Equitas Ruling in the BC Court.
I can't think of any other reason, can you??
I Could Be Wrong....but
Sacred Obligation, what obligation? That was a long time ago and does not exactly apply today. That was the Government's position, last I heard from Equitas, .
The Government is right in a way. Yes, that was a long time ago and probably, in a place far, far away. Times have changed. Body parts and human sacrifice are not worth near as much today, as they were even a few years ago (2006).
So it may be time to get something in writing from our own Head of State (Who ever that is! Queen/GG/MND/PM???) so our soldiers and police know what the new agreement is.
It is a darn good thing there are no problem areas in the world where our soldiers would have to go and possibly get hurt. Yes, if I was still in the military and my Government was thinking of sending me overseas, I would want a new ironclad agreement BEFORE I went. The current group of Veterans got the shaft. The Government could change and with it, this whole Sacred Obligation thing, again.
We don't Swear our allegiance to our own Government or Country. There is no honoured agreement anymore between soldiers and the Queen/ Governor General or our Government. No one elected person is accountable or responsible for our defense or protection. I would not go because you do not know who will truly stand behind you if you get hurt! Not me! Not without an agreement with my Country, CANADA.
I hope the soldiers are listening. The Government tries to run the military like a business. They cost cut and the Veterans are proof positive. If they want to run the military like a business then, let's get our Sacred Obligation Agreement thing signed and honoured by this Country, BEFORE YOUR GO!
Right now the Government lawyers are fighting against you with your money. Now that is a real slap in your face don't you think.
The Government is right in a way. Yes, that was a long time ago and probably, in a place far, far away. Times have changed. Body parts and human sacrifice are not worth near as much today, as they were even a few years ago (2006).
So it may be time to get something in writing from our own Head of State (Who ever that is! Queen/GG/MND/PM???) so our soldiers and police know what the new agreement is.
It is a darn good thing there are no problem areas in the world where our soldiers would have to go and possibly get hurt. Yes, if I was still in the military and my Government was thinking of sending me overseas, I would want a new ironclad agreement BEFORE I went. The current group of Veterans got the shaft. The Government could change and with it, this whole Sacred Obligation thing, again.
We don't Swear our allegiance to our own Government or Country. There is no honoured agreement anymore between soldiers and the Queen/ Governor General or our Government. No one elected person is accountable or responsible for our defense or protection. I would not go because you do not know who will truly stand behind you if you get hurt! Not me! Not without an agreement with my Country, CANADA.
I hope the soldiers are listening. The Government tries to run the military like a business. They cost cut and the Veterans are proof positive. If they want to run the military like a business then, let's get our Sacred Obligation Agreement thing signed and honoured by this Country, BEFORE YOUR GO!
Right now the Government lawyers are fighting against you with your money. Now that is a real slap in your face don't you think.
Monday, 3 March 2014
Did You Ever Feel Like a WIENER?
No,... I do not mean like the US politician who like's to make and post selfies minus a little linen on the internet. Or, ...not like a big city mayor from Canada being on a late night comedy show for his intellectual input. I mean, I mean,.... more like a Navy person on let's just say, a 60 year old boat, that recently caught fire.
If not for the heroic efforts of the crew, we would have lost 1/2 of our entire Naval Supply Fleet. Well done and I mean that from my heart.
Not changing the subject,....I saw Ron James the other night. Wow, what a breath of fresh air. I actually heard some stuff that made sense! It was even the truth! It was like the windows of truthful talk had swung open and the smell of that darn pig farmer (simile for political mumbo-jumbo), was momentarily swept away.
With this pleasant smell came another odor quickly behind it. This one not so nice. After such a pleasant scent was enjoyed, the pig farmer was back and with fans this time.
You see my mind wandered back to those heroic Naval men and women who fought the fire and saved the vessel. All of my past and current experience with VAC & DND started filling my head with the excuses to be used 5, 10 maybe 20 years down the road when these poor sailors try to get a Veterans Pension Award.
The poor member will not be asking for a VAC pension unless they believe it was due to their service. Let us just say for example, a fire aboard a supply ship North of Hawaii. This service person may have since then, developed lung cancer, asthma, or some other chronic breathing difficulty.
First things first for VAC. We do not believe the cause of your problem was due your service and because of that we will not make any benefits retroactive until we decide whether you can prove it to us.
On your first application, you will be denied. Why you ask? The reasons they will list are endless. Some of which will include; Did you ever get caught in traffic? Did you ever smoke or know anyone who did? Is there dust anywhere in your house? Have you lived anywhere East of Toronto or in the BC or Halifax area? Have you ever been exposed to diesel or diesel fumes? Do you drive a car? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are denied.
But what about when I was exposed to all those toxic chemicals while I was fighting the fire? Well there is no way to prove that and in any case, the boat runs on diesel and you must have been exposed to exhaust or fumes at some time during your career. Did I ask you if you ever drove a car? Again, the Veteran is denied.
This goes on for years without end so, since you already felt like a wiener at a weenie roast with you being the weenie fighting the fire, don't be a wiener twice.
Go see the doctor. Demand every test you can get and for god's sake, get and keep a copy of everything. Sadley, you will need it because it did happen and you risked your life for this Country. You can be sure there will be few medical records to prove anything and the American civilian company in charge of your medical files will most definitely be concerned about you.
If not for the heroic efforts of the crew, we would have lost 1/2 of our entire Naval Supply Fleet. Well done and I mean that from my heart.
Not changing the subject,....I saw Ron James the other night. Wow, what a breath of fresh air. I actually heard some stuff that made sense! It was even the truth! It was like the windows of truthful talk had swung open and the smell of that darn pig farmer (simile for political mumbo-jumbo), was momentarily swept away.
With this pleasant smell came another odor quickly behind it. This one not so nice. After such a pleasant scent was enjoyed, the pig farmer was back and with fans this time.
You see my mind wandered back to those heroic Naval men and women who fought the fire and saved the vessel. All of my past and current experience with VAC & DND started filling my head with the excuses to be used 5, 10 maybe 20 years down the road when these poor sailors try to get a Veterans Pension Award.
The poor member will not be asking for a VAC pension unless they believe it was due to their service. Let us just say for example, a fire aboard a supply ship North of Hawaii. This service person may have since then, developed lung cancer, asthma, or some other chronic breathing difficulty.
First things first for VAC. We do not believe the cause of your problem was due your service and because of that we will not make any benefits retroactive until we decide whether you can prove it to us.
On your first application, you will be denied. Why you ask? The reasons they will list are endless. Some of which will include; Did you ever get caught in traffic? Did you ever smoke or know anyone who did? Is there dust anywhere in your house? Have you lived anywhere East of Toronto or in the BC or Halifax area? Have you ever been exposed to diesel or diesel fumes? Do you drive a car? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are denied.
But what about when I was exposed to all those toxic chemicals while I was fighting the fire? Well there is no way to prove that and in any case, the boat runs on diesel and you must have been exposed to exhaust or fumes at some time during your career. Did I ask you if you ever drove a car? Again, the Veteran is denied.
This goes on for years without end so, since you already felt like a wiener at a weenie roast with you being the weenie fighting the fire, don't be a wiener twice.
Go see the doctor. Demand every test you can get and for god's sake, get and keep a copy of everything. Sadley, you will need it because it did happen and you risked your life for this Country. You can be sure there will be few medical records to prove anything and the American civilian company in charge of your medical files will most definitely be concerned about you.
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