Ward retired from the Canadian army in 2017, after seven tours and 37 years of service. Ward tells his own story. He is open, honest. As with most combat veterans, his tale is heroic and heartbreaking. For those of us who have never served or have not had someone close to us serve, it is…Read more Meet Ward
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Meet Brian
Meet Brian. Brian served his country for 20 years in the US Army, retiring in 2007. During his service he deployed to Iraq three times. Each time he participated in engagements that continue to haunt him to this day: IEDs, being in the direct line of fire, losing friends and brothers. Brian’s job in the…Read more Meet Brian
Meet Gavin
Introducing Gavin. A Vietnam veteran from Australia and the first Vietnam veteran to participate in a VOC journey. Gavin emigrated to Australia and was welcomed by being almost immediately scripted into the Australian military. He was deployed to Vietnam where he proudly served his country as a section leader, equivalent to a squad leader in…Read more Meet Gavin
Meet Krista
Krista is a US Army veteran. She was deployed to Saudi Arabia and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Her specialty was as an Arabic linguist leading to her service as an interrogator as well as an interpreter. Krista’s time in the Middle East was fraught with enemy engagement, including a barrage of scud missile attacks…Read more Meet Krista
A chance meeting of Veterans on the Camino?
"As we prepare for the spring 2020 Camino, I would like to thank Chris S. for sharing his story of our meeting on the Camino last spring. 'There is no such thing as coincidence on the Camino' holds true. Check out his story below. If you know of a Veteran who is struggling and looking…Read more A chance meeting of Veterans on the Camino?
2020 Spring Camino applications
Beginning today, 15 September 2019, the applications for the spring 2020 Camino are available. A 550 mile pilgrimage on the "Camino de Santiago" On or around 1 April 2020, the group of Veterans who are selected will begin walking from Saint Jean Pied du Port, France. The journey will require approximately 35 days and averaging…Read more 2020 Spring Camino applications
Brenda reflects on the Camino
This blog was contributed by my dear friend Brenda. We first met while on a dogsledding trip for Veterans and have been close friends ever since. She joined us on the Camino and was gracious to share her thoughts...Brad Genereux I searched for the words to describe the Camino – the problem is, this didn’t…Read more Brenda reflects on the Camino
Louis shares his Camino
What is the Camino like? That’s a tough question. It’s fluid, changing day after day. Just like life. In the beginning, the first few days, it takes you over mountains that truly humble you. But they also make you proud once you reach the summit. The beauty of the views takes your breath away. Slowly…Read more Louis shares his Camino
Suzanne’s Camino
I am well into the second week of the Camino at the time of writing. Every morning I have been excited to start the day… until today. Today I woke up to bloody oozing blisters. I was in so much pain and didn’t know what to do. I went ahead and got ready to go…Read more Suzanne’s Camino
Alex reflects on his first day
I have realized in a couple of days what I struggled with for months, actually for years. Yesterday I was faced with an uphill battle. The first day of the French Camino involves hiking up and over the mountains that straddle the border of France and Spain. It’s a 26 kilometer hike that features 90%…Read more Alex reflects on his first day
Veterans on the Camino 