Where Dr. Winegard Stands for Soldiers

During the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Sleeman Centre, Dr. Winegard told everyone about the lives lost separately from the Afghanistan conflict. He said that we as a country lost more soldiers to suicide following their tour of duties in Afghanistan than the war in Afghanistan itself. From the citizen's perspective, we think about the soldiers serving and protecting are healthy, physically and mentally; thinking that the government is doing a fine job for Canada and its soldiers. In reality, they're going through hard times after their duties. The trauma to most soldiers experience, triggers a condition called Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). Horrific events such as our soldiers and enemy soldiers dying, blood, gunshots, screams and explosions, all inflict damage to the soldier's mind. After developing PTSD, It is hard for the soldier to deal with it by them self and the would need assistance to get through it.  Dr. Winegard stressed about this problem specifically. He said that the government is doing nothing but abandoning soldiers and their families, leaving them to survive on their own with the physical and mental issues caused by the war. This is not acceptable. All soldiers want to live their lives normally when they return but can't because of PTSD. The soldiers that would risk their lives for Canada are being ignored by the government when they need assistance. I believe the government should give compensation to the soldiers in need and show some gratitude for their efforts. I support Dr. Winegard fully and want justice for the soldiers and their families.