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.

RULES vs ORDERS

If anyone has read my book:

TO ORDER A COPY

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."

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."

TRUTH SOUNDS LIKE THIS

www.cbc.ca

J.P. Cormier song on PTSD hits home with veterans, families

A Nova Scotia musician's song about veterans and their families dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder is hitting home for thousands of people around the world.

http://www.cbc.ca/1.2605819

A HEART FELT   THANK YOU

FOR SAYING WHAT WE COULD NOT 

J.P. CORMIER

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!

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.

Support Clara's Big Ride.Show your support for mental health by uploading your own Clara's Big Ride cover photo.

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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?

I am trying to understand why:

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. 

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...............

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)

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".

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.

My owl is on the truck - Champion on my right and MWO Veteran to my left

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

I CAN'T EVEN ADD A JOKE - This is Appalling !!!!

PLEASE SEE LINK:  DOCUMENTS FAXED

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.

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.

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 !

Dead soldier gets 1-cent cheque from federal government

www.cbc.ca

The mother of a Hamilton soldier who committed suicide over two years ago is incensed that the federal government sent her dead son a cheque for one cent just a few days ago.

What Sacred Obligation? What Debate with MP C. Gallant?

LINK TO THIS STORY AND MANY MANY OTHERS LIKE IT!

A DEBATE? That idea she purposed went away faster than the air in her seat cushion after she finished her challenge in the House. I guess this "Member" (and I use that term loosely, a member alright) is all talk. Talk is cheap. Just like that talk about that Sacred Obligation stuff.

Well, there you have it. The answer to my agreement to take this Member of Parliament (MP) at her word and DEBATE was silence. The answer from this 14 year chair veteran was dead silence. There is a statement there, all on it's own. She is a big wheel on the Hill but not able to look a real soldier in the eyes and have a DEBATE. Now that's someone who is a bully. Challenges you, then will not speak to you. Is she planning something we don't know about that might come out in the DEBATE? Just remember Petawawa, this is her keeping her word. How much will she stand behind her words at election time. I'm sure we can touch on that topic during our DEBATE.....ya right; did you really think an MP would debate a citizen/Veteran, out of the Military and no longer muzzled?? Not likely!

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.

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.

The Government Helping Veterans

READ THIS LINK:  From one of those "SOMEBODY'S" who is doing what they can. ARE YOU??

The Government's Idea Of Helping

 Injured Veterans

SADLY- WE LOST ONE MORE

I wish I had the writing skill to express how this makes me feel. To Retired Sergeant Ronald Anderson, my thoughts and feelings go out to your family and friends. Sorry you didn't make it all the way home.

Thank You Rick and Jann for all you do for the Military Morale. (We love the RANT's)

Too bad the one in the middle looks like an MND appointee sent to fix the problems with the NVC.

I just yesterday, spoke the the Early Resolution Officer at Human Rights (HRC) about my case. I was hoping for an update on their progress.

After 10 months at HRC dealing with my complex question of:

1. Am I, (being a Pensioned Mentally Disabled, clinically diagnosed (with 3 individual mental injuries suffered while serving this Country) and having to live everyday, highly medicated for my conditions), DISABLED???

They indicated yesterday that the preliminary report may be ready next week. After that, the mentally disabled guy is to answer the HRC and DND legal teams on my legal position as to this preliminary report.

There is something very wrong here! I just asked if under the Act, AM I DISABLED?? I can't qualify for a lawyer paid for by the public like the PMO Staffers under RCMP Investigation until HRC decides if I am Disabled.

Under their current time line it should be 14 months to answer this complex one. I would hate to see how long it will take them to confirm I worked for the Canadian Military and I flew their airplanes for the Prime Minister. That will be at least a couple 3 years since the PM and Prince Charles did actually see me flying them. That is much more complex to prove than my current question: AM I DISABLED???

MP GALLANT - UPDATE on DEBATE

Pat Strogan To Lewis Mackenzie

Pat Stogran To Lewis MacKenzie: Shame On You For Coming Out Against The Claims of Veterans |...

blogs.ottawacitizen.com

CALL'EM AS YA SEE EM!

When dealing with people, sometimes your mind screams things to you that you just can't say. I came across this one and it said exactly one phrase only a Jedi could come up with. Classic. Your morning smile unless you fall into this category and if that is the case, follow the instructions.

SOMEBODY ELSE

I THINK THIS COVERS IT!

EVEN RAY CHARLES CAN SEE THIS ONE!

LINK : RETHINK YOUR ACTIONS

MP C GALLANT - YOUR DEBATE OFFER???

VETERANS AS - THE POLITICAL FOOTBALL

MP C Gallant in the House     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JhkGZvTQQA

Her quote; "I welcome the opportunity to participate in any debate regarding the well-being of the men and women who serve Canada in uniform".

Captain (Ret'd) Michael Cole, CD1; I sent the MP an email and fax requesting a meeting date and time for a debate.

MP C Gallant Emailed Me Back    Her Office Email to Me

My Email to MP C Gallant   Veteran (NOT Constituent) I too welcome your debate Challenge

SOMEBODY!

You dial 911. You know SOMEBODY will be there to answer your call for help. Your call may involve the Police, Firefighters, Emergency Services, any or all the above. You needed the 911 Operator for sure.

So guess what happened when you called? SOMEBODY was there for you to do nothing but come to your aid. Wow! That is outstanding! So many people on call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and all for you. You must be one special person to command that much power at the tip of your fingers.

When you call, SOMEBODY comes to help. They may risk their own life for you and they don't even know you. WHY? I realize you have a busy life. So many things to do. So why would a complete stranger, risk his or her life for you, just because you called? Did you ever wonder why?

It can't be for the money. Get shot at or run into a burning home to save you? So if it is not for the money, then why? Why them and not you? Why do they risk their lives for others? It is because SOMEBODY needs them when they are in trouble.

So thank the one who watches over us all for these; Police, Firefighters and EMS people who are always there to help SOMEBODY LIKE YOU!!

The one group I left out in all of this story are the men and women of the military. They don't, if ever come to your door to help you. We just send them off to far away places to see and do good as well as evil, all because their Country told them to. They leave their families for long periods of time. Miss their kids growing up. Miss their own family and parents. If they get injured or killed, they and their families know that too.

The thing that makes me sick to my stomach is: THIS LINK HERE!: Does this make you proud of our Government?

The gall of the Government to parse out what your body parts are worth. That must be a real crowd pleasing meeting to attend. We have Government scandal after scandal. Billions of dollars wasted but when it comes to saving a dollar of compensation for these brave men and women, you could not get a sharper pencil than the one our current Government has.

ME   I  AM  SOMEBODY!  I myself made a pledge I must honour. This pledge was to do whatever my Country asked of me with no questions asked. In doing so I was also given the task of seeing over those of lesser rank! I will keep fighting for fair treatment of Veterans because I made a pledge to SOMEBODY and I will keep my word...........you?

THE DEBATE CHALLENGE - MP. C. Gallant

I will take up the offer thank you. I look forward to discussing the issues. So everyone is aware I have posted the email I sent to you on my blog.

Michael I. Cole michaelcole9112010@gmail.com	6:23 PM (2 hours ago)
to Cheryl.Gallant, Jim, Peter, CBC, Ioanna, Fynes, huffington, Intelligencer,

Ms. Gallant; I understand your concerns about being misquoted. With transcripts the clarity achieved is greatly improved. 

I too have recordings and transcripts and documents of my conversations and interactions with Senior Officers and Human Rights personnel.

Let me assure you, I have no hidden agenda. I have no cause to involve you in anything other than exactly what you yourself have brought forth.

I will be inviting other "NEW" Veterans to join me thus ensuring you have all the true facts that we have and not ones given to you by others who may wish to alter public perceptions.

 

These references highlight Senior Officers not following Orders as written. Human Rights Early Resolution Department being unable to determine whether a mentally disabled, medically diagnosed and pensioned Veteran, injured in service to our Country, is in fact, disabled.

Although being medically diagnosed and pensioned for 3 separate mental disabilities, The Human Rights Early Resolution Department is still unable, after 10 months, to confirm I am mentally disabled in accordance with the Act. By delaying this decision I am being negatively impacted in two separate ways.

First, I am unable to request "Accommodation" under the Act thus allowing me to retain a no cost lawyer. I currently am unable to get one because of the bureaucracy but those under investigation by the RCMP in the PMO's Office do, with no delay. As a Veteran, I assume we do not have the same standing in Canadian society.

Second, by prolonging my inability to get a lawyer, holds up my Federal Court case against the Government of Canada, the CDS, Governor General and the Queen.

I have lots of documentation and other proof to go through with you so if you could slot me in for a few hours in the near future, we can go through them item by item.

Your experience as a 14 year Veteran of the Committee should give you an added understanding of the complexity of these issues.

From your Web Page so you are not taken out of context; "If you need assistance with any federal government service or program, please,contact me."

As you said in your speech in the house, "the first step is to acknowledge you need help and ask for it. There will be no repercussions to my career". 

They have already seen to that!

I look forward to our meeting, regards,

Captain (R) Michael I. Cole, CD1

michaelcole9112010@gmail.com

VETERANS BLOG: michaelcole9112010.blogspot.com

A LITTLE CHAT

LEGION LETTER LINK

On Sat, Feb 8, 2014 at 6:27 AM, Michael I. Cole <michaelcole9112010@gmail.com> wrote:

Well written. Said the same things myself over the years. If you would like company at your meeting, the only things I need are date and time.

All my proof and documentation are in order. The details concerning my encounters with those mentioned, are all in my blog (address below).

I would be surprised if:  Medric, Paul Franklin, Mike Blais, Louis Dufour and Trapper, to mention a few, would want to stand with you too.

Thanks for your service and if you wish to lead a group to Ottawa, I am with you.

Captain (R) Michael I. Cole, CD1

michaelcole9112010@gmail.com

VETERANS BLOG: michaelcole9112010.blogspot.com

Michael I. Cole michaelcole9112010@gmail.com	7:06 AM (21 minutes ago)
to debbiejkent, frumney, brendafred, Jim, CBC, Peter

I truly believe it is now time to unite the New Veterans with the WW1 & 2 Vets. Prior to the recent snub by Fantino and Gallant, only the New Vets were the target. Now both.

By coming together as a voting block and making the government aware of this fact, we can get them to start realizing their true place in the pecking order and 2015 is the end of the road for them if immediate changes are not made.

Veterans are one of the most respected groups of Canadians. We helped defend the values of this country. If the Veterans (ALL) old & new, got together in a joint effort to advise the public that the current Government is fiscally responsible, but is morally bankrupt. We can get this country back on a proper moral and ethical track.

In other words, "fix it now or you are fired in 2015" and we can make it happen.

To CBC - Evan - Power & Politics - THANK YOU!

Thank you. Your show took on the issues of mental health straight on. I wish the Human Rights Commission could do the same thing. You see I filed a request for what is called accommodation. Accommodation is what is given to a disabled person so that the situation they are encountering is fair.

POWER AND POLITICS - MENTAL HEALTH

I am taking the Government to Federal Court because they destroyed documents I required for a Veterans Pension.

It has been almost 10 months since my request went in and still, even though I am listed as permanently disabled by doctors for 3 separate conditions and this is acknowledged by Veterans Affairs, the Human Rights Commission still is unable to decide whether I am disabled or not. The Department dealing with my request is called..........."THE EARLY RESOLUTION DEPARTMENT!"

IN SUPPORT OF RICK'S RANTS

RICK'S RANT

A TRUE VETERANS STORY

ONE VETERANS EXPERIENCE WITH, "THE SYSTEM"

THE REAL STORY - VETERANS STRUGGLE

Myself and Cheryl Gallant, MP