First in; Last Out - Softcover

C. Tanner CD, Greg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1964451574 ISBN 13: 9781964451572

Publisher: Self Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

A military veterans autobiography documenting his 34 year career in the Canadian Engineers, and the post release struggles with injury pain, depression and PTSD. After he was paired with his Paws Fur Thought Labrador retriever service dog, Barrett in November 2022, their two years of steady positive reintegration into Life was almost destroyed by a vicious and unprovoked attack by a dog at large on them both and what mental trauma’s they endured to navigating back to where they once were.

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About the Author

Greg Tanner was born in Brockville ON, and shortly after his family moved to Montreal PQ. In the mid 1960's, they made the move to Halifax NS, where he completed his high school education, and then joined the Canadian Military Engineering Branch in 1979. During his 23 year career in the Army he had postings all over Canada, a four year stint in Germany and completed four UN / NATO missions overseas. Upon taking his release from the regular forces, he enlisted in the Canadian Air Force Reserves and stayed an additional 11 years to complete 34 years in uniform. The Crowning achievement was the being awarded the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal for his dedicated service.His main hobbies included teaching scuba diving and camping, but after over 20 years of diving he was bitten by the boating bug in the late 90's. Switching from breath-ing underwater to cruising on top of it gave an opportunity to make new friendships and a experience different adventures. Active in the Canadian Power Squadron teaching Boat-ing courses and served on both the Executive and Flag committees of the CFB Trenton Yacht Club including two terms as the Commodore.But at age 51 when a career ending injury happened, dealing with the postrelease struggles, injury pain, depression and PTSD for years, it had taken its toll. The turning point in Greg's life came in November 2022, when he was paired with Barrett, a Labrador retriever service dog, through the Paws Fur Thought organization. He currently lives in East Dover NS with his wife of 42 years Margret, and his service dog Barrett. Greg is an avid boater and enjoys sailing his 30 ft Mirage WindGypsy I. They have two daughters, Jenn and Jackie.

Edition details

• Publisher: Self Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1964451574
• ISBN 13: 9781964451572
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 246