Canada in Afghanistan

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the passing of Master Corporal Timothy Wilson
OTTAWA, March 4 /CNW Telbec/ - Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National
Defence, issued the following statement today:
"Today, Master Corporal Timothy Wilson died from injuries he sustained in
an accident in Afghanistan on March 2nd.
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of
Master Corporal Wilson in their hour of pain. Their loss is also Canada's
loss.
As this sad moment illustrates, there are risks to our mission in
Afghanistan. But the men and women of the Canadian Forces understand those
risks. They understand that their presence in Afghanistan is necessary to help
the Afghan people have a better future. And most of all, they understand that
it is necessary to protect Canada from the scourge of terrorism.
I know that Canadians proudly stand behind the Canadian Forces as they
work to ensure our safety and security."



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