KANDAHAR—Pte. Nigel Williams has a no-bull message for disenfranchised black youth in Toronto who think it's cool to pack heat and troll with gangs.
"If you like guns, come to us, we'll teach you how to handle them properly.
"If you're looking for respect, come to us.
"If you want to be a big man, come to us."
Us is the Canadian Forces. But Williams is no mere recruiter.
He's a nine-year veteran of the Canadian Football League, plus one year in the NFL with the Washington Redskins. And, at the moment, bodyguard muscle — with a C7 rifle — to Lt.-Col. Ian Hope, battle group commander of Task Force Orion, which is the combat component of Task Force Afghanistan, those 2,200 Canadian troops now in-country.
"Guess [Ryan Kerrigan] really does have a good motor. And is relentless. And never quits on a play. And just keeps coming. And probably eats Wheaties and drinks Apple Pie smoothies and shaves with Valvoline." -Dan Steinberg DC Sports Bog
Wow, I really wish him all the best of luck while in battle.
