Four fallen Canadian soldiers return home
Thursday, September 21, 2006
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On Monday four Canadian soldiers were killed in a suicide bomb attack. The soldiers were in Afghanistan since the end of July and in operations since the beginning of August. They are now returning home in Canada for a memorial service.
Pte. David Byers, 22, of Espanola, Ontario was identified after a suicide bomber attacked the soldiers in Kandahar. On Tuesday, the Department of National Defence said the attack also killed Cpl. Glen Arnold, based in CFB Petawawa, northwest of Ottawa; and Cpl. Shane Keating of Saskatoon and Cpl. Keith Morley, based at CFB Shilo in Manitoba were also killed.
"All three of these men were proud citizens and exceptional examples of the men and women who serve this country, both at home and abroad," said Maj. Stephen Joudrey, acting commanding officer for 2PPCLI at CFB Shilo, on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister also made a statement saying: "I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of Corporal Glen Arnold, Corporal Shane Keating, Corporal Keith Morley, and Private David Byers, who were killed by a suicide bomber yesterday in the Panjwayi region of Afghanistan."
Thirty six Canadian soldiers have died in Afghanistan since 2002.
Sources
- Canadian Press. "Fallen soldiers begin journey home to Canada" — Globe and Mail, September 19, 2006
- "All 4 soldiers ID'd: 'We will commit ourselves to their memory'" — CBC Saskatchewan, September 19, 2006
- Press Release: "Statement by the Prime Minister on the Deaths of Four Canadian Forces Members" — Government of Canada Newsroom, September 19, 2006
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