Canada in Afghanistan

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Alex Blair
Three Canadian Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 20, 2007) - Three Canadian soldiers were killed at approximately 8 a.m. Kandahar time today when the vehicle in which they were traveling struck a suspected improvised explosive device on the main road, approximately 40 kms west of Kandahar City. The incident occurred while the soldiers were conducting resupply operations between checkpoints.

The names of the casualties are being temporarily withheld at the request of their families.

The loss of every soldier is significant and is felt by all members of Joint Task Force Afghanistan. Notwithstanding that, we remain committed to the mission and the idea of peace and stability for the people of Afghanistan. We will not be deterred by the efforts of those who would deny the Afghan people a brighter future.

Update...

Names of two of the three Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan released
CEFCOM / COMFEC NR–07.019 - June 20, 2007

OTTAWA – The identities of two of the three Canadian soldiers killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on June 20, 2007 are as follows:

Corporal Stephen Frederick Bouzane, 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry; and
Private Joel Vincent Wiebe, 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
At the request of the family, the third soldier’s name is being temporarily withheld.

Name of third Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan released
CEFCOM NR–07.020 - June 20, 2007

OTTAWA – The identity of the third Canadian soldier killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on June 20, 2007 is as follows:

Sergeant Christos Karigiannis, 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Bless 'em and RIP..Sleep well..your duty is done..