RHFC_piper
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Since I've been home I've been asked to do quite a few public relations / awareness things. Mainly media interviews and public speaking gigs. I have no problem doing any of these, since it gives me an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of our work over there, express what the solders go through, and try to build support for our troops.
I’ve talked to some of the others who have come home and most of them have had the same opportunities. It seems as though the reservists have a greater opportunity to do this, because we’re closer to the public and in communities with much less military representation, but I’ve talked to regular forces members who’ve had equal requests.
Like I’ve said, most of these requests have been simple interview and public addresses, but a few days ago, I received a very odd request, and almost turned it down.
I was asked to attend a Toronto Argonauts Football game, as a representative of veterans of Afghanistan, and participate in the opening coin toss. Basically, I go to an Argos game, flip a coin, and enjoy the game.
At first, I thought it was a joke, or just a trite request. I didn’t see how it would benefit the cause… (The cause being what I stated above; the troops over there.) Then I got to thinking; I might have the opportunity to meet some CFL players… I need to make the best of this… so I’m going to bring with me the following items;
1 X RCR Flag (maybe also PPCLI and RHFC flags)
1 X Digital Camera
1 X Digital Video Camera
I’m bringing all this in the hopes that I can get some supportive messages from the players or at least a team photo with the RCR flag. I know it’s not the closest team to Petawawa, but I’m taking any opportunity to send cool stuff to the troops.
(besides… Where there’s Argos, there are Argogirls cheerleaders... I’m sure it wouldn’t matter what team they’re from if they were holding a flag for a photo.)
So that’s the plan. Toronto Argo’s vs. Montreal Alouettes, 28 Oct. 06. Game starts at 1500h.
I’ve talked to some of the others who have come home and most of them have had the same opportunities. It seems as though the reservists have a greater opportunity to do this, because we’re closer to the public and in communities with much less military representation, but I’ve talked to regular forces members who’ve had equal requests.
Like I’ve said, most of these requests have been simple interview and public addresses, but a few days ago, I received a very odd request, and almost turned it down.
I was asked to attend a Toronto Argonauts Football game, as a representative of veterans of Afghanistan, and participate in the opening coin toss. Basically, I go to an Argos game, flip a coin, and enjoy the game.
At first, I thought it was a joke, or just a trite request. I didn’t see how it would benefit the cause… (The cause being what I stated above; the troops over there.) Then I got to thinking; I might have the opportunity to meet some CFL players… I need to make the best of this… so I’m going to bring with me the following items;
1 X RCR Flag (maybe also PPCLI and RHFC flags)
1 X Digital Camera
1 X Digital Video Camera
I’m bringing all this in the hopes that I can get some supportive messages from the players or at least a team photo with the RCR flag. I know it’s not the closest team to Petawawa, but I’m taking any opportunity to send cool stuff to the troops.
(besides… Where there’s Argos, there are Argogirls cheerleaders... I’m sure it wouldn’t matter what team they’re from if they were holding a flag for a photo.)
So that’s the plan. Toronto Argo’s vs. Montreal Alouettes, 28 Oct. 06. Game starts at 1500h.
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