Acts of courage don’t just take place on the battlefield. Occasionally, they occur in our own backyard. Second-Lieutenant John Byrtus tells a compelling story of his trials facing discrimination and harassment as a young officer. 2Lt Byrtus describes how he was maligned, bullied and isolated for who he was, despite his sole wish to serve in the CAF, and the welcome change in military culture since those early years. His message, a universal one which appeals to the humanity within us all, is as relevant today as it has ever been.