Mostly working on my classic cars. Do the odd speaking engagement. Recovering from vicious stigmatization at the hands of Wounded Warriors Canada. On call to obey she who must be obeyed. Taking one day at a time.

In general a good guy who has done some stupid things. Who of us haven't. I'm a passionate advocate to further the cause of injured CF veterans. In particular those suffering from mental health issues. As a sufferer of PTSD due to being National Repatriation Officer to the fallen. Honoured to have done the task. Great for my soul broke my heart. Mental health does not kill people, sadly people kill people. It is the STIGMA that causes suicide. I am open about my mental health because of the stigma. I know the issues that face those injured with mental health issues. I walk the walk and talk the talk.A proven advocate to restore the security and dignity back to Canada's wounded. Having worked casualty management in the CF I am well aware of the challenges faced by the wounded and their families. I know the far reaching impact of the "New Veterans Charter". Of particular concern is the needless suicides of those who have had their souls torn from them.I am an accomplished speaker with a solid track record. Additionally I am well experienced as a spokesperson within government and non profit to the external audience. I have been well trained in corporate communication and am well versed in public affairs/PR. Very able in dealing with all media print, radio and TV.I am available for speaking engagements on mental health, PTSD, stigma. Additionally as a accomplished fundraiser I am available to consult on how best to raise funds. I am a out of the box thinker when it comes to problem solving for causes that I believe in.Call me crazy and a few shrinks might. I am all about "purity of purpose" Mrs J and I are quite comfortable. I offer my consultancy for gratis. Yes indeed nothing other than occurred legit expenses. Unlike those ED's etc in charities who make a living on the backs of the injured.The truth be told after 41 years soldiering PTSD is the hardest thing I have ever done

Retired 30 April 2014 after 41 years service. Past National Repatriation Officer to the fallen.Enrolled in 73 as an Infantryman ended up a MWO. All the regular gigs section commander, platoon WO, CQMS, CSM, DSM. I have instructed leadership at all levels within the NCO structure.Commissioned in 1995 Logistics. Been a Sqn OC in both a Combat Engineer and Armoured Recce Regt's Adjt, at unit level. Believe it or not for 3 weeks acting CO. Taught leadership to Jr Officers at The Canadian Forces School of Admin and Logistics. Commanded numerous courses including basic training, Jr/Snr leadership, driver wheeled. All manner of killing courses Infantry based.Been to Germany, Norway, Bosnia, Croatia, Afghanistan (staff visit)At Area level the outreach officer. Responsible for CF participation for everything from the Almote Fair to the CNE in Ontario. Nationally CF in charge officer for Canada Day Ottawa.In 2006 I entered the world of Casualty Mgt to the wounded. Supporting the injured and ill. In 2008 became Nat Repatriation Officer to the fallen. I followed 2 great officers in this most difficult task. I was responsible for all the repatriations of all overseas CF and RCMP deaths as well an imbedded reporter. This included all staff work pre/post repatriation from the moment of death until interment. Additionally I was responsible for all domestic deaths within LFCA Ontario. Fully responsible for all CF involvement within mortuary affairs. My ethos during this task was to bring home the fallen as if they were my own Son who at the time was a Infantryman in the PPCLI. I taught legions of CF Assisting Officers and Liaison Officers to the wounded and fallen. Taught both Regular and Reserve Commanding Officer courses casualty management. Concurrently the casualty management cell in charge Officer. This included the staffing tracking of all wounded within LFCA aka 4 Cdn Div.I have a few medals, a couple of commendations and para wings.

Founder, was also fundraising director until end Sept 2013. All volunteer work raised approx $5M Cdn on my own in support of mental health programs. Coined the phrase "honour the fallen help the living". Left/pushed out of the charity because of my PTSD and board of directors mental illness stigma. All rather ironic...