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Old 05-07-08, 15:48
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One Canadian Airman Dies

CEFCOM NR-08.025 - July 5, 2008

OTTAWA - At approximately 4:15 a.m. (EST) July 4, a Canadian Forces member was found dead in an accommodation room in the Theatre Support Element compound in the Gulf region.

Corporal Brendan Anthony Downey
Corporal Brendan Anthony Downey

Deceased is Corporal Brendan Anthony Downey, a Military Policeman from the Military Police Detachment in Dundurn, Saskatchewan.

An investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances of this incident. No further details are available at this time, although enemy action has been ruled out.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Corporal Downey during this difficult time. Our focus over the next number of days will be to provide the best possible support to the family of our airman and to his colleagues.

Cpl Downey’s immediate family has no comment at this time. They are asking that the media please respect their privacy and they will provide a statement in due course.

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Old 07-07-08, 13:45
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Another Canadian Trooper has paid the supreme price in Afghanistan...RIP .

Jul 07, 2008 07:42 ET
One Canadian Soldier Dies in Afghanistan

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 7, 2008) - At approximately 12:50 a.m., Kandahar time, on July 5, a Canadian soldier suffered critical injuries and later died when an explosive device detonated near a dismounted security patrol in Panjwayi District.

The fallen soldier is Private Colin William Wilmot, a medic serving with the Health Services Support Unit in Afghanistan attached to 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group. His home unit was 1 Field Ambulance, based in Edmonton, Alberta.

First-aid was administered to Private Wilmot immediately following the explosion. He was evacuated by helicopter to the Multi-National Medical Facility at Kandahar Airfield. Sadly, Private Wilmot was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The thoughts and prayers of every member of the Canadian Task Force are with Private Wilmot's family and friends during this very difficult time. Despite our grief, Task Force Kandahar will continue our important mission to bring peace and stability to the people of Afghanistan.

Note to Editors: A photo of the deceased soldier is available on the Combat Camera website at: www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca
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Old 07-07-08, 14:34
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Canadian medic killed by explosion in Afghanistan
Updated Mon. Jul. 7 2008 7:41 AM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
A Canadian military medic was killed by an explosion during an early morning foot patrol in Afghanistan on Sunday.
The blast, which killed Pte. Colin William Wilmot, occurred in the Panjwaii district near Kandahar city.
Wilmot had not been scheduled to join the current rotation in Afghanistan but had demanded to be sent.
"He quickly marched in to see his regiment sergeant-major to indicate he was eager to serve,'' said Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson, Canada's top soldier in Afghanistan.
"Colin wanted it known that should a spot become available on the mission, he wanted in.
"He was selected to fill a vacancy soon after, because he was motivated, he was skilled, and because he was eager to make a difference in the lives of ordinary Afghans.''
Friends of Wilmot remembered him for his "perpetually sunny disposition," Alexander Panetta, a reporter with The Canadian Press, told CTV's Canada AM on Monday.
"It's just something that came up a few times in comments from his peers -- that he was always smiling, always in a good mood, and inclined to help others," Panetta reported from Kandahar.
Wilmot, who was based out of Edmonton, is the 87th Canadian soldier to be killed in the mission in Afghanistan.
He is the first Canadian soldier killed in combat since early June.
Wilmot is survived by his fiancee Laura. His age has not been released.
With files from The Canadian Press

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