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Soldiers tackle West According to the Invictus Games website, “The fl ame represents the wounded warriors’ spirit that despite injury or illness still burns bright, visible in their journey to and participation in the highly competitive Invictus Games.” It will then be carried to light the “I AM” Coast Trail. Page 7 cauldron to mark the start of the Invictus Games being held in Toronto. For more on the competition, see page 2. Photo Sarah Francis 2 Shilo Stag September 7, 2017 Invictus brings hope to releasing soldier Sarah Francis “He has a workout program called Starting been a [huge] bright spot in my life,” he offered. Shilo Stag Strength,” Capt Verleun told the Shilo Stag. “It takes “I can tell you the Regiment has been — I couldn’t about a year to complete. I fi nished it all. It was a long, have done the last year without them. They’ve been a long year. “ family for me and I can’t say enough of how well the “About 50 days, not that I’m keeping track.” His progress was self-taught, and he committed to regiment has treated me. They’ve been awesome. My 1RCHA’s Capt Nicholas Verleun registered a year participating in a powerlifting competition in Moose wife has been a rock throughout.” ago to participate in the Jaw, Saskatchewan. He added, “For Invictus itself, I’m just happy to be 2017 Invictus Games be- He had one goal — not to fi nish last. This was a goal going. Happy to show up. I can’t wait to show myself ing held in Toronto. he achieved. just how far I can go.” When he sat down with “What can I say? It was nice validation because I His main focus for the competition is the bench the Shilo Stag it was a was self taught.” press. His goal this time around is again, not to come near a 50-day countdown While he lifts large amounts of weight, it can be last as well as lifting 300 pounds minimum in the to when the Games would kinder to his ankle than an activity such as running. bench press. start. “A lot of cardiovascular activity is very repeti- He still has some time in before his release from the Now 31, Capt Verleun tive. With squats or bench press, I may do 25 reps in CAF. In the meantime, what he plans to do after that joined the military at the a workout, plus accessory work and supplemental is still in the deciding phases. age 17, where he enrolled work,” said Capt Verleun. “Don’t get me wrong I’m in Kingston-based Royal not slagging cardiovascular, but to run a Military College (RMC). kilometre, you moving your legs in the He is currently in the same motion 300 to 400 repetitions. That process of releasing from hurts people over time if it’s not done cor- the Canadian Armed rectly.” Forces (CAF). He added, “To get back into the physical Capt Nicholas Verleun “It’s still early in the re- mindset, I started power lifting, just to get lease process for me. So strong.” far Invictus, for me, has In the past he has played football, rug- meant hope,” the soft-spoken offi cer explained. “It’s by, boxed, wrestled as well as hitting the given me a chance to see there is life outside [of the ocean surfi ng. military] and it can be great. There can be fulfi lling While his ankle was the injury which opportunities and you can do and see so much more.” brought him to powerlifting, Capt Ver- He said the process is a kin to the end of high school leun said he has many others ailments. searching for your chosen career. “Old injuries from before in high school “Last week, I was in Economics 621 and Algebra 61 sports, through work injuries. Between and that defi ned my morning and now — what am I left ankle, right foot, right hand, right el- going to do?” bow, right shoulder. It’s the injuries that As with many soldiers, he had suffered bumps and pile up over time. Between physical and bruises. mental side it takes a toll.” Surgery fi ve years ago following an ankle injury Fortunately, he has gone without injury during avalanche control in British Columbia’s inte- while training for the sport he’ll tackle at rior changed his physical fi tness capabilities. the Invictus Games. “Recovery from that was substantial,” recalled Invictus Games were created by Prince Capt Verleun. “It took me a lot to get back into where Harry after his visit to the United States I was.” for the Warrior Games — an event for ill Healing was a long process, and he started from and injured military members and veter- ground zero. ans. His aim was to create and interna- “I found out I was too weak to do the prescribed tional event. workouts. That was a mild blow to the ego. So I hit The inaugural event took place in Lon- the books and did some more reading. I found out a don in the fall of 2014. lot of athletes are in the same boat ... to weak to do the The games have given Capt Verleun workouts prescribed.” something to look forward to. During his research he found a number of people “It’s been a tough year. Some stuff at turned to a coach in Texas out of the Wichita Falls home, illness and news at work. It’s been Capt Nicholas Verleun performs a squat at the GSH while the In- Athletic Club, Mark Rippetoe. He has helped develop a long year. I can honestly say Invictus has victus Games fl ag hangs above him. Photos Sarah Francis training programs for crossfi t. Pet of the Week Pet of REX Pet of the Week PetEmilie Cann’s of dog’s name is Rex. He is a Samoyed and came from our Veterinary services Petbreeder in PEI. 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Unit reps ensure that all military tives of United Way of Brandon. members and civilian personnel are The 2017 campaign is being chaired given the opportunity to donate. by Base chaplain Capt Troy Dennis, Unit reps also plan fundraising events with Lt Victoria Evans serving as Base and raffl es which enhance fundrais- representative. ing and create enthusiasm and energy Padre Dennis sat down with the Shilo around the campaign. Stag to speak about this year’s cam- “Our reps are absolutely key. Without Hungry Man ® Pringles ® paign. He was quick to point out the them there would be no United Way importance of the annual fundraising campaign in Shilo. They bring so much Frozen Dinner Chips effort. energy and soul,” acknowledged Padre • Assorted Varieties • Assorted Flavours “The Brandon and District United Dennis. • 411 g - 455 g • 9148 g - 156 g Way raised almost $700,000, of which Capt Dennis admitted this year’s CFB Shilo contributed $54 500,” he re- campaign will face challenges but he • Reg. 6.79 • Reg. 3.29 called.