It was inevitable, I suppose. The Canadian Armed Forces has been infected by the loathing and envy of the country they represent.
Hailed as heroes in early 2002 by the U.S. military, the six Canadian marksmen were later given highly coveted Bronze Star medals – awards normally reserved for American soldiers who display extraordinary heroism during combat.
However, sources close to the investigation say the snipers were treated with much less than high regard when they returned to their Canadian bases, both in Afghanistan and back home.
“They were treated as outsiders and sort of turncoats,” said one source who didn’t want to be identified.
“At least three of these guys have since quit the army over their treatment.”
Hat Tip – Damian Penny
Background here.
They’re welcome to come down here and join ours. We’d be honoured to have them. I well remember the episode in which your infernal government balked at allowing them to accept the medals at all. This follow-up pains me.
Yup, one of them holds the record for the longest ever kill.
http://www.snipercountry.com/Articles/KillingShot_2430Metres.asp
I hope he is smart enough to look for greener pastures. At the moment, Canada doesn’t deserve these people.
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