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 After 12 years of fighting with the Canadian government to acknowledge that he and other members of the Canadian Forces have been poisoned with depleted uranium while on duty, he no longer sees any alternative than to go out on his terms, go out fighting.

All efforts to get adapted care for his condition lead no where since Veterans Affairs do not acknowledge depleted uranium poisoning. He has even been offered a treatment in the US, where depleted uranium poisoning has been recognized by the American government. Unfortunately, it can only happen if the Canadian government accepts, and again, depleted uranium poisoning has not been recognized by the Canadian government.

To members of the Canadian government, I ask that you move swiftly in order to save the life of an ex-member of our armed forces who risked his life in the service of his country and has come back with a devastating poisoning for which he can not get the appropriate care.

To members of the media, I ask that you please make his story known and ask our government why they let down a soldier who represented his country at the expense of his health and make no effort to ensure he gets the care he needs.

I thank you for your time and cooperation and leave you in the sincere hope that I will not need to attend the funeral of a fellow veteran because his country let him down.

http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2011/10/02/ex-canadian-forces-soldier-to-go-on-hunger-strike-to-protest-against-depleted-uranium-exposure/