While on United Nations
duty during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, then Captain
Forand risked his own life under fire by rescuing two injured
soldiers, for this action he was awarded the Star of Courage.
Major-General Forand later earned the Meritorious Service Cross
for his work in Croatia, where in 1995 he guaranteed the safety
of 1,200 Serbs who sought protection.
Throughout his 33-year
military career, Major-General Forand excelled at all levels of
command both across Canada and abroad. He served with the NATO
Forces in Germany, and with United Nations Forces in Western Sahara,
Cyprus and Croatia. He commanded Land Force Quebec Area during
the catastrophic 1998 ice storm and directed the work of over
12,000 soldiers during the crisis. A tremendous soldier and leader,
General Forand was well known for his tenacity, personal courage
and dedication. He retired
in 2000.
In honour of General Forand a Afghan team from the
Mine Detection Dog Center (MDC) was funded for one month clearing
landmines in Herat, Afghanistan.
Major donors to this effort include:
- 102 (1st Hussars) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Sarnia
- Edmonton Millwoods Beaumont Liberal Association
- International Relations Students Association
- Windermere United Church Lawn Sale
- Oliver Sangster Garage Sale
- Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
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