I remember being at home after my classes had finished for the day and seeing this "confrontation" unfold (on CBC newsworld... I don't think CTV Newsnet had launched at that point). I'll admit I didn't understand much of why it was happening or have much sympathy for the Mohawks, but I thought Pte. Cloutier did well that day. The level of discipline he displayed in the face of the intimidation (my memory has him being spit on but he didn't flinch, give way or retaliate) being brought to him by the Mohawks was admirable.
Not hard at all, he was Ceremonial Guard.
If you look at the infamous picture, you can see he's looking dead ahead. He's not even in the confrontation, so to speak.
I love all the kudo's he's getting though. Considering his rather lack luster Military career, drug possession, lose of rank and subsiquent discharge from the Army, for a conviction of drunk driving. Ya, he's a great guy and stellar example of Canadian Soldier.
But hey, he stood his ground. Just so you know, my contempt for him, doesn't come from his following orders that day. Although I do take my hat off to him for his role in Filles sexe du Québec duex.
