These men were put through a beastly grinder in the rocky mountain foothills for six long hours, with little sleep and no food to earn that shield on their arm.

Second Sons Canada does not settle for casual. Our members and prospectives are expected to embody the values and attributes that made Canada special.

One of our longest standing legacies is that the Canadian man is no slouch. He's infamously hard to kill and he fights like he's demon possessed - to the very end.

Watching them develop, bond, and help each other overcome personal limitations to become something more has been a life affirming experience for me.

I am exceptionally proud of them and say without hesitation that they are every last bit as good, righteous, hard working and the same 'ride or die' types as this great country has ever produced.

Hang in there Canada.

We aren't done yet and neither are you.