Canadian soldier returns to serve after loosing leg to IED

Céline · 02-12-2010, 01:36 PM

"TORONTO — Captain Simon Mailloux says he has unfinished business in Afghanistan, and so he’s returning to duty in the wounded land where he lost his leg two years ago.
The Globe and Mail reports Captain Mailloux, 25, a commander with the Royal 22nd Regiment at La Citadelle in Quebec City, will ship out in November.
A military spokeswoman said she believes he is the first amputee to return to service in Afghanistan.
Mailloux was still a lieutenant on the night in 2007 when an IED — improvised explosive device — severed his leg, and also killed two fellow Canadian soldiers and an Afghan interpreter.
He returned to Canada to begin a gruelling rehabilitation, adjust to life with a prosthesis and tour rehabilitation centres offering hope to other wounded soldiers.
In Afghanistan, he will serve as a staff officer at Kandahar Air Field headquarters, but Mailloux has again completed the grinding training regimen that hardens soldiers for combat duty and says he’s ready continue the work he started more than two years ago.
Steve Harris, chief historian with Department of National Defence in Ottawa, says Mailloux’s action exemplifies soldiers’ sense of loyalty and dedication to duty, and to their fellow soldiers"

Humble Janitor · 02-12-2010, 01:51 PM

I just don't understand why anyone would be willing to sacrifice themselves in a war that is seemingly going nowhere. I don't see anything heroic about it at all.

Céline · 02-12-2010, 01:56 PM

As a whole...i would perhaps agree Humble Janitor...but...on an individual basis..this story, and the one about the olympic and paralympic athelet, says something about the human spirit...dont you think?

Humble Janitor · 02-12-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Céline

As a whole...i would perhaps agree Humble Janitor...but...on an individual basis..this story, and the one about the olympic and paralympic athelet, says something about the human spirit...dont you think?

I will concede that they do.

I just think that if you get your body parts blown off, why go back and do it again? To me, that's just foolish.

Céline · 02-12-2010, 02:06 PM

Perhaps some people have less attachments to their appendages then others..

On a personal level i do not understand why he went to serve int he first place...

IMHO..

Loyalty above everything...EXCEPT honor..

quote from a movie i do not remember the title of

Humble Janitor · 02-12-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Céline

Perhaps some people have less attachments to their appendages then others..

On a personal level i do not understand why he went to serve int he first place...

IMHO..

Loyalty above everything...EXCEPT honor..

quote from a movie i do not remember the title of

I'll save this debate for another thread.

I just don't get it. I wasn't brought up to be submissive to authority figures/structures.

Céline · 02-12-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Humble Janitor

I'll save this debate for another thread.

Why? i have no issues debating this topic here...and i doubt the soldier would either.

02-12-2010, 01:36 PM	#1
Céline Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,285	Canadian soldier returns to serve after loosing leg to IED "TORONTO — Captain Simon Mailloux says he has unfinished business in Afghanistan, and so he’s returning to duty in the wounded land where he lost his leg two years ago. The Globe and Mail reports Captain Mailloux, 25, a commander with the Royal 22nd Regiment at La Citadelle in Quebec City, will ship out in November. A military spokeswoman said she believes he is the first amputee to return to service in Afghanistan. Mailloux was still a lieutenant on the night in 2007 when an IED — improvised explosive device — severed his leg, and also killed two fellow Canadian soldiers and an Afghan interpreter. He returned to Canada to begin a gruelling rehabilitation, adjust to life with a prosthesis and tour rehabilitation centres offering hope to other wounded soldiers. In Afghanistan, he will serve as a staff officer at Kandahar Air Field headquarters, but Mailloux has again completed the grinding training regimen that hardens soldiers for combat duty and says he’s ready continue the work he started more than two years ago. Steve Harris, chief historian with Department of National Defence in Ottawa, says Mailloux’s action exemplifies soldiers’ sense of loyalty and dedication to duty, and to their fellow soldiers"

02-12-2010, 01:51 PM	#2
Humble Janitor Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,201	Re: Canadian soldier returns to serve after loosing leg to IED I just don't understand why anyone would be willing to sacrifice themselves in a war that is seemingly going nowhere. I don't see anything heroic about it at all.

02-12-2010, 01:56 PM	#3
Céline Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,285	Re: Canadian soldier returns to serve after loosing leg to IED As a whole...i would perhaps agree Humble Janitor...but...on an individual basis..this story, and the one about the olympic and paralympic athelet, says something about the human spirit...dont you think?

02-12-2010, 02:06 PM	#5
Céline Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,285	Re: Canadian soldier returns to serve after loosing leg to IED Perhaps some people have less attachments to their appendages then others.. On a personal level i do not understand why he went to serve int he first place... IMHO.. Loyalty above everything...EXCEPT honor.. quote from a movie i do not remember the title of