This short piece was written by one of our talented grade-nine students for a contest. The piece was difficult to put together due to the was a strict word limit, yet Jonathan still
manages to convince his readers that Roméo Dallaire is, in fact, the Hero of
the Century.
-The Editors
ORIGINAL ESSAY
Roméo Dallaire: Hero of the Century
By JONATHAN L.
“Now is the time to take up the cause of the advancement of human rights for all and the moment is yours to grasp.”
This quote is by renowned Lieutenant General (LGen) Roméo Dallaire. Since retiring from his position as Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda, LGen Dallaire, a Canadian, has been unfaltering in his promotion of peace and equality around the globe. His experience in Rwanda has given him a determination and a zeal that have aided him in the fight against the use of child soldiers. LGen Dallaire is exemplary of the Canadian reputation for being a nation of peacekeepers. While the rest of the world watched, Dallaire did what was right by attempting to prevent a mass genocide.
LGen Dallaire is admired for his incredible act of courage in Rwanda nineteen years ago. Though he could not stop the genocide from happening, he played an important part in saving thousands of people from being brutally murdered. Furthermore, just because the genocide is finished does not mean the struggle for peace is over, at least not for LGen Dallaire. He continues the fight, but instead of using physical weapons, he seeks to prevent children from becoming soldiers. His previous experiences with child soldiers in Rwanda have enabled him to aid in their liberation and rehabilitation.
LGen Dallaire took up a fight that no one else would. He bravely stood his ground in Rwanda and refused to desert the innocent. He suffered much, but came out victorious as a beacon of peace that all Canadians should strive to emulate. The actions he took in Rwanda many years ago and his efforts in addressing these matters today have made him a Canadian worth remembering. Now it is our turn to take up the fight.
By JONATHAN L.
“Now is the time to take up the cause of the advancement of human rights for all and the moment is yours to grasp.”
This quote is by renowned Lieutenant General (LGen) Roméo Dallaire. Since retiring from his position as Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda, LGen Dallaire, a Canadian, has been unfaltering in his promotion of peace and equality around the globe. His experience in Rwanda has given him a determination and a zeal that have aided him in the fight against the use of child soldiers. LGen Dallaire is exemplary of the Canadian reputation for being a nation of peacekeepers. While the rest of the world watched, Dallaire did what was right by attempting to prevent a mass genocide.
LGen Dallaire is admired for his incredible act of courage in Rwanda nineteen years ago. Though he could not stop the genocide from happening, he played an important part in saving thousands of people from being brutally murdered. Furthermore, just because the genocide is finished does not mean the struggle for peace is over, at least not for LGen Dallaire. He continues the fight, but instead of using physical weapons, he seeks to prevent children from becoming soldiers. His previous experiences with child soldiers in Rwanda have enabled him to aid in their liberation and rehabilitation.
LGen Dallaire took up a fight that no one else would. He bravely stood his ground in Rwanda and refused to desert the innocent. He suffered much, but came out victorious as a beacon of peace that all Canadians should strive to emulate. The actions he took in Rwanda many years ago and his efforts in addressing these matters today have made him a Canadian worth remembering. Now it is our turn to take up the fight.
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