Charlie joined the Air Force at the age of 18, following in the steps of his older brother Norbert. As a tail gunner in the Second World War, he was involved in 30 bombing missions over enemy territory; the final of which he was the sole survivor. He become a prisoner of war when his plane was shot down. His brother was, unfortunately, one of the many who did not make it home after the war. Today at 97, Charlie has many stories to tell and proudly still fits into his uniform.

Denise graduated from high school in Bouctouche, New Brunswick in June 1988 and began her military career in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu two months later. During her 28 years as a military police officer, she witnessed tragic events in Canada, Somalia and Afghanistan. These significant moments in her professional life lead her to specialize in the investigation of major crimes, particularly sexual offences, in order to make a difference. She is married to Sylvain, also a military police officer, and they have two beautiful daughters, Bianka and Jessika. In addition to her courage and good physical condition, she believes that the unwavering support from her loved ones allowed her to overcome the great challenges of military life.