We Have Lost Another Brother...

[Guest guest]

Terry Riordon - Canadian Veteran of the Gulf War - died this am (msg dated Thurs

29 April). Terry was clinically diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. He also had

weapons grade DU in his body. Terry lived in Yarmouth Canada and has been

suffering for many years.

Our Canadian brothers and sisters have an even harder time getting

help...the Canadian government doesn't recognise the Gulf War as being a 'war'.

Approximately 4500 Canadian Forces men and women, representing all three

environments, participated in the 1990-91 Gulf Conflict. Canada was one of 35

nations involved in the UN-sponsored, US-led coalition effort to liberate

Kuwait. The Canadian Forces played an important role in this effort and their

contribution has been duly recognized. Canada's participation in the conflict

was pursuant to United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 678 (1990),

which authorized UN members states to " use all necessary means to uphold and

implement " previous resolutions relating to the Iraq invasion of Kuwait.

Resolution 678 was adopted under Charter VII of the UN Charter which permits

such action as may be necessary to maintain or restore international peace and

security. Such action is not considered " war " in international law or policy.

Thank's Canada - so no Gulf War - where do those who served this Country with

pride, dignity and honor fit in now they are ill? Over half of the Canadians

that served in the Persian Gulf Conflict are ill, some mild, moderate and dying.

Terry's wife, Sue Riordon, is an advocate for many Veterans, from the Persian

Gulf and other areas. Where she can assist--she has, as a volunteer basis. She

is also the appointed Nova Scotia Chairperson for Canadian Peacekeepers Veterans

Association ( web: pk.kos.net)

For the Riordon family....my prayers and thoughts are with you, I pray for your

comfort, and for all of us.

Sincerely,