Chief Warrant Officer (ret’d) John Barnes is a decorated Canadian Armed Forces veteran who has served all over Canada, in Germany and in operations in Cyprus, the Persian Gulf, Croatia, Bosnia, and Afghanistan.
He was awarded the Sacrifice Medal for being wounded in battle in Afghanistan, the Meritorious Service Medal for exceptional leadership under enemy fire and, in 2009, was appointed to the Order of Military Merit.
He is also the author of the recently published book, White School, Black Memories, a gripping memoir that delivers the unvarnished truth of a soldier in Canada’s army.
John joins us on this episode to share his experiences as a career Canadian soldier. He lays bare the real world violence of combat operations, his struggles coping with the impacts of being injured physically and mentally and how writing helped him heal.
All proceeds from the sale of John's book go to the Homes for Heroes Foundation, whose mission is to integrate all our homeless military Veterans into the community through the provision of housing and support services across Canada.
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