Former Performer Experiences
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Tim Hicks
Operation Reassurance, Base Adazi, Riga, Latvia View Bio2024Tim Hicks
Operation Reassurance, Base Adazi, Riga, LatviaWhat was the most memorable part of your Show Tour?
I would say the most memorable part of the trip was the interaction with the personel
themselves. They were so excited we were there, and very proud of the job they
were/are doing. I really loved talking with each of them during our short stay.What is the impact a Show Tour has on the CAF?
I like to think that the show tour boosted morale in a very positive way. It definitely
gave everyone a chance to blow out some steam and feel some kind of connection to
home during a long tour of duty.In your opinion what is the importance of a Show Tour?
So Important! These people are literally putting their lives on the line to protect our
way of life and our allies too. I can’t imagine a Canada where we don’t bring a little bit
of entertainment to our troopsduring their mission abroad.What makes a Show Tour a unique experience?
I suppose the biggest uniqueness is getting to visit parts of the world that I wouldn’t get
to see otherwise. Latvia, for instance, wasn’t on my list of places to visit, but I’m so
glad I got to go there and have that experience with the CAF.Why you felt you wanted to participate in a Show Tour for the troops?
I have a huge soft spot in my heart for the Canadian Military. My grandfather was a Korean War veteran, so we have a family connection to the CAF. Every time I’m in the presence of the military I’m overwhelmed with National pride. These people are real life heroes to me, and I’m proud to be able to provide them a little bit of entertainment in a high-stress situation. I would do it again in a heartbeat!