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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

The Canadians to travel down the Highway of Hero's in 2010

"Vir fortis natus" "Destined Hero"


(For Full Size) Ode to the Canadian Soldiers - Mirage 3


These latest deaths are as heart-rending as the first but can't diminish our national resolve to confront the Taliban where it stands and fight on behalf of everyday citizens. Canadian soldiers have demonstrated, throughout eight years of conflict and violence and death, that this nation is committed to seeing the job through.

Canada has lost 150 brave men and women, an accumulation of grief for families here at home that is difficult to fathom. But their deaths, their sacrifices, are the result of their honour and commitment to the cause. Canadian soldiers have proven themselves to be competent and courageous in combat, but they have also embraced the humanitarian component of their mission. Schools and dams have been built, irrigation systems designed, military and police officials trained with modern principles and resources. Village elders meet routinely with Canadian military personnel to discuss security and resource needs and to build bonds.

The federal government intends to withdraw combat troops next year under current policy directives. In the meantime, Canadian soldiers will continue to defend villages, provide humanitarian and reconstruction assistance and allow Afghans to stand on their own to eventually provide safety and security for their people.

We are deeply saddened by these latest casualties, but take some comfort in the knowledge that the sacrifices of Master Corporal Kristal Giesebrecht and Private Andrew Miller are as heroic and selfless as that of every other soldier brought home on the Highway of Heroes since 2002.

Their loss is being felt as keenly here at home as it is abroad. But the cause remains worthy and we must see it through.-courtesy durhamregion.com



Master Corporal Kristal Giesebrecht


Master Corporal Kristal Giesebrecht


Age:34

Hometown:Wallaceburg, Ontario.

Unit: 1 Canadian Field Hospital

Deceased: June 26, 2010

Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.




Private Andrew Miller


Private Andrew Miller


Age:21

Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario

Unit: 2 Field Ambulance

Deceased: June 26, 2010

Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.




Sergeant James Patrick MacNeil


Sergeant James Patrick MacNeil


Age:29

Hometown: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia

Unit: 2 Combat Engineer Regiment

Deceased: June 21, 2010

Incident:




Sergeant Martin Goudreault


Sergeant Martin Goudreault


Age: 35

Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario

Unit: 1 Combat Engineer Regiment

Deceased: June 6, 2010

Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.




Trooper Larry Rudd


Trooper Larry Rudd


Age: 26

Hometown: Brantford, Ontario

Unit: Royal Canadian Dragoons

Deceased: May 24, 2010

Incident: Improvised explosive device, southwest of Kandahar City, Afghanistan.




Colonel Geoff Parker


Colonel Geoff Parker


Age: 42

Hometown: Oakville, Ont.

Unit: Land Forces Central Area Headquarters

Deceased: May 18, 2010

Incident: Suicide bomber, Kabul, Afghanistan




Private Kevin Thomas McKay


Private Kevin Thomas McKay


Age: 24

Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ontario

Unit: 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Deceased: May 13, 2010

Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.




Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake


Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake


Age: 37

Hometown: Simcoe, Ontario

Unit: Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic)

Deceased: May 3, 2010

Incident: Improvised explosive device, Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan.




Private Tyler William Todd


Private Tyler William Todd


Age: 26

Hometown: Bright, Ontario

Unit: 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Deceased: April 11, 2010

Incident: Improvised explosive device, Dand district, Afghanistan.




Cpl Darren James Fitzpatrick


Cpl Darren James Fitzpatrick


Age: 21

Hometown: Prince George, B.C.

Unit: 3th Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Deceased: March 20, 2010

Incident: Improvised explosive device, Zharey District, Afghanistan.




Corporal Joshua Caleb Baker


Corporal Joshua Caleb Baker


Age: 24

Hometown: Edmonton, Alta

Unit: Loyal Edmonton Regiment 4th Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Deceased: February 12, 2010

Incident: Training Accident, Kandahar City, Afghanistan




Sergeant John Faught


Sergeant John Faught


Age: 44

Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Unit: 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

Deceased: January 16, 2010

Incident: Improvised explosive device, Kandahar City, Afghanistan
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