As part of his efforts to protect the country’s military history, the Cold War veteran Kevin Hicks Is sharing details of his career British Army, Where he was awarded the Order of the British Empire.
“It was from the Queen. It’s an honor,” Hicks explained. “This is for what I did at Cypress. I performed an expert mission that lasted more than two years.”
Hicks also served in the Canadian Army.
“I was sent to Berlin In 1976, but I didn’t stay in Berlin,” he said. “I was sent to the checkpoint area… One of our jobs was to patrol the Russian area all the way to Berlin. “
He is based in Berlin and Cypress, and says he saw in real time most of the actions that people might find in history books.
“I looked back and I thought,’Wow. Did we really do it? That’s something,'” he said. “Patrolling the Berlin Wall and doing all Berlin things… It kind of surprises you. I think I am a small part of history.”
Now Hicks is turning this history into reality Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts As a professional historical translator.
He is keen to ensure that the new generation understands those who have not returned home from the war and the extent of their sacrifices.
“You won’t leave those horrible situations like you did when you walked in,” he said. “The rest of your life is different.”
“We are afraid that when we leave, no one will remember us, or they will forget us.”
His favorite part of his job is talking to students and answering their questions about his own experience and the experiences of thousands of Canadians who participated in the war.
“Actually, I was recently asked this question by a student,” he mused. “What should we do Anniversary? “
He said that this question reminded him of his conversation with another veteran who served in the Battle of the Somme in World War I.
“He looked into my eyes and said,’We are going to die soon, Kevin, we are worried that when we leave, no one will remember us, or they will forget us. But you will keep us alive, won’t you? I said, “Oh, of course. “This is what I said to the students the other day. I said,’On Memorial Day, do me a favor and remember us. This is what we want to ask. Remember us.'”
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