What if Remembrance Day wasn’t just a date on the calendar, but a call to action?
Carlin Lutzer speaks with Canadian Forces veteran and trauma recovery advocate Mark Meincke.
Mark shares raw, eye-opening truths from his service in the Balkans, his struggle with PTSD, and the deep failures of the systems meant to support veterans and first responders.
He also reflects on the stark reality behind Remembrance Day and the performative way it’s often treated.
Through his work on the Operation Tango Romeo podcast, Mark is helping survivors navigate the long road of healing, one brutally honest conversation at a time.
This episode sheds light on the invisible battles veterans continue to fight long after the guns go silent.
Listen for:
3:43 Why did Mark end up in combat when he wanted to be a medic?
10:21 What happened during the biggest Canadian battle since Korea that no one talks about?
14:40 Why do many veterans feel disrespected on Remembrance Day?
19:49 Did Veteran Affairs actually offer assisted suicide to veterans instead of help?
36:17 What one mindset shift helped veterans save their families?
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