Danjou you are right, this isn't Lavalife or Adult Friend Finder. This is the first taste of the Canadian Forces for many, if not all of us and I think I speak for more than just myself in saying that we are doing the best we can to find our places. We understand that human nature naturally inspires each of us to find someone to help us through difficult times. This is a transition phase for us, as is it with all recruits.
I want to make it through BMQ. I also want each and every one of these other men and women beside me (as of 06 Nov 06) to make it too. I don't care if you are short, bald, bad wrists, can't run, can't swim, can't write legibly...whatever. We all signed a contract that requires us to pass this course and the best way to do it is for us to work together starting whenever each of us signed that "dotted line".
I have high standards: I want to be the best. I want this BMQ group, class, platoon, whatever you call it to be the best to come out of St. Jean. That is my personal mission and I hope it propagates to every one of these recruits as well.
I don't know a lot about the military, that's what BMQ is for, but I do know about teamwork. I know about dedication, courage, perseverance and heart. I might not be the fastest runner or be able to do the most push ups, but I will endure until my body collapses beneath me.
If this means as much to any of YOU as it does to me...
If not we'll find you a good reason. None of us went through the recruiting process and are flying or driving all the way to St. Jean to go home early. WE ALL PASS!