Canmoore

This is a damn shame. His tenure as CoDS is 4 years, he is resigning after only 3 as the CoDS.

I think that Gen.Hilliar was becoming so popular with the military, and Canadians in general. That people were looking to Gen.Hilliar when it came to defense issues rather than the Government.

I think that the nail in the coffin when it was reported that the Military had suspending the release of Afghan prisoners to the ANA, long before the Government had publicly announced it.

Gen. Hilliar is going to be hard to replace. Charismatic leaders in Canada seems to be in short supply,

Gen.Hilliar replaced the Canadian publics sentiment toward the Canadian Forces from one of a bumbling quasi-force armed with pea shooters, that our Allies reluctantly drag around by the hand.

To one of a Strong Professional and Capable Military respected around the world and supplied with the best equipment available.

As much as Canadians used to revere our peacekeeping 'tradition' fallen soldiers in those peacekeeping missions were never given the proper respect and attention that today's fallen soldiers receive.

You can download videos on Youtube of Fallen soldiers being driven in huge motorcades surrounding the bodies.. along a stretch of the 401 highway between CFB Trenton to Toronto. Thousands of Canadians from small towns to the larger cities along the route gather along the overpass's with banners, flags, firetrucks, police..everyone just shows up and pays there respect, some salute while others wave..

Canadians made a petition and successfully lobbied the Provincial Government to name the stretch of Highway the 'Highway of hero's' and have signs erected along the route.


All of these changes in attitude are a direct result of the charisma of Gen. Rick Hilliar. That is going to be hard to replace.

Unless his successor shares Gen.Hilliar's charisma and way with people, you can bet that the left will start to chip away at the foundation of support that Hilliar has built.