He spoke only of the lighter moments.

Like when the weapons instructor asked, “What’s the definition of fine sight?” And a rookie’s quip, “Two dinners on one plate, sir.”

Or the drill sergeant’s caustic, “Bradley’s the only man in step!”

The rest lay buried, like the bodies of the fallen.

Originally from Belfast, Joan Skura has lived in Toronto for many happy years, but still can’t come up with a half-decent bio.