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Casualties in the War on Terror |
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'Proud to be born an infantryman' KANDAHAR AIRFIELD -. Pte. Terry John Street "was a vibrant, keen, energetic young soldier," Padre Jim Short of Joint Task Force Afghanistan said of the 24-year-old Gatineau, Que. native. (CanWest) PREVIOUS: Soldier killed Soldier killed by IED
Troops bid farewell to comrade KANDAHAR - Bombardier Jeremie Ouellet, 22, was found dead in his sleeping quarters at Kandahar Airfield on Tuesday, within just weeks of his arrival to Afghanistan. (CTV) PREVIOUS: Suicide bomb strikes convoy
Soldier killed by roadside bomb KANDAHAR - A Canadian soldier was killed and another injured in southern Afghanistan Tuesday when the heavily armoured vehicle they were travelling in hit a roadside bomb. Trooper Richard Renaud, 26, of Alma, Que., died in the blast. (CTV) MORE: Soldier killed, 1 injured 1 soldier killed, 1 injured in Afghanistan
Gunner Dion bid tearful farewell KANDAHAR - The body of Gunner Jonathan Dion is on its way home from Afghanistan after friends and colleagues bid farewell at an early morning ramp ceremony. (CTV) MORE: Fallen soldier begins journey back to Canada |
KANDAHAR - The 81st Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan has been identified as Sgt. Jason Boyes of 2nd Batallion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based in Shilo, Man. (CanWest) MORE: Soldier killed identified Soldier killed
KANDAHAR - Trooper Michael Yuki Hayakaze, 25, was immediately taken from the scene by helicopter, but was pronounced dead on arrival at the medical unit at Kandahar airfield. (CBC) MORE: Explosive device kills Canadian soldier
KANDAHAR - Sapper Etienne Gonthier, 21, a Quebec-born combat engineer from the 5th Regiment, became the 78th soldier killed in Afghanistan after his light armoured vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. (CanWest) MORE: Soldier killed
The Canadian Forces will issue an apology today as well as agree to financial compensation for the family of a soldier killed in a training accident more than 14 years ago. (Ottawa Citizen) |
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KANDAHAR - Master Warrant Officer Mario Mercier and Master Cpl. Christian Duchesne were killed after an improvised explosive device struck the armoured vehicle in which they were traveling. (CanWest) PREVIOUS: ‘I lost a brother’ Six fatherless children Two soldiers killed Two soldiers killed Attack scene hard to imagine |
KANDAHAR - The bodies of Cpl. Nicolas Raymond Beauchamp, 28, and Pte. Michel Levesque, 25, will be flown to CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario. (CTV) PREVIOUS: Village stood behind soldier Taliban kill two Quebecers 2 soldiers, interpreter killed Bomb kills 2 Canadians |
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Soldier charged in shooting death OTTAWA - Cpl. Matthew Wilcox, a reserve soldier from Glace Bay, NS, face one charge each of manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death, and negligent performance of duty. The charges relate to the death of Cpl. Ronald Kevin Megeney, who died March 6, 2007. (CanWest) PREVIOUS: Canadian soldier's body on its way home 'Accidental shooting' |
About 2,000 Canadian and international troops attended a farewell ceremony for Corporal Eric Labbe and Warrant Officer Hani Massouh. They both died Sunday when their armoured vehicle overturned southwest of Kandahar in the Nalgham region. (CBC) MORE: Soldiers killed in accident Soldiers killed in Afghan rollover 2 soldiers killed in rollover |
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KANDAHAR - Hundreds of coalition troops gathered Wednesday morning at Kandahar airbase to bid a sad farewell and pay tribute to Cpl. Nathan Hornburg, the 71st Canadian soldier to be killed in Afghanistan. (CTV) PREVIOUS: Grieving stretches across country Guest book for Nathan Hornburg Soldier killed Soldier killed in mortar attack |
MA’SUM GHAR - Pte. Simon Longtin, 23, from Longueuil, was travelling in a LAV-III armoured vehicle when it struck an improvised explosive device. (CanWest) PREVIOUS: Tears flow as brother honours fallen soldier Soldier killed Blast kills soldier Veterans remember Dieppe tragedy at sombre ceremony |
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The six Canadian soldiers killed on the weekend in Afghanistan were due back at the main Kandahar base within days after a six-week mission in the desert, their commanding officer said Monday. The dead are Sgt. Donald Lucas, 31; Cpl. Aaron E. Williams, 23; Pte. Kevin Vincent Kennedy, 20; Pte. David Robert Greenslade, 20; Cpl. Christopher Paul Stannix, 24; and Cpl. Brent Poland, 37. (CBC) PREVIOUS: Troops in Kandahar bid farewell 'We lost six of our best' |
KANDAHAR - Trooper Patrick James Pentland, and Master Corporal Allan Stewart were killed Wednesday after their Coyote armoured reconnaissance vehicle struck a roadside bomb a short distance from where a similar device injured another soldier. (CP) PREVIOUS: Slain soldiers remembered as 'dedicated' Bomb set by different Taliban group Two Canadians killed Families grappling with loss 2 die in another bloody day for Canada |
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Soldier killed by roadside bomb SHAHWALI KOT - A Canadian soldier is dead and two others injured after their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on Monday. The slain soldier was identified as Trooper Darryl Caswell, 25, of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, based in CFB Petawawa (CTV) MORE: Canadian soldier dies in Afghanistan |
Bodies of 3 soldiers on the way home KANDAHAR - Coalition troops lined the tarmac at Kandahar Airfield to bid farewell to three more Canadian soldiers, whose bodies were then flown out of the country under darkness. (CTV) PREVIOUS: : Military suspends use of Gators outside bases ATV trips bomb |
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Fallen soldiers back in Canada CFB TRENTON - Canada's latest honoured dead came home Sunday. Caskets containing the bodies of six soldiers arrived aboard a military Airbus from Afghanistan at this southern Ontario military base at about 5:15 pm. The slate-grey plane was met by a large number of family members. (CanWest) PREVIOUS: 6 soldiers’ bodies repatriated 'An absolute tragedy' Families need 'clarion call' of support: military The bomb hunters |
Military confirms soldier died in crash KANDAHAR - The military has released the name of a Canadian soldier killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday in Afghanistan that left a total of seven troops dead. Master Cpl. Darrell Jason Priede was a military imagery technician - or combat cameraman - from CFB Gagetown. (CTV) MORE: Soldier among dead in helicopter crash Downed chopper secure after apparent Taliban RPG attack |
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KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Troops here bid their final farewell Saturday to a young Canadian soldier killed by a Taliban bomb, as one officer suggested the death would only stiffen the resolve of those Cpl. Matthew McCully left behind. (CanWest) PREVIOUS: Young 'mentor' for local troops Soldier killed in Afghanistan |
New guidelines coming for military funeral expenses OTTAWA - The Canadian military will "do what has to be done" to pay for the funerals of all soldiers killed on duty, the defence minister said. (CBC) PREVIOUS: Political bickering overrides funeral debate Indignity for our war dead O'Connor insists cost of military burials covered Pay soldiers' funeral costs |
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8 Slain soldiers called 'truest heroes' OROMOCTO, NB - Eight slain Canadian soldiers were hailed as Canada's "truest heroes" during a sombre memorial service today at a sprawling military base in southern New Brunswick. Some 5,000 people packed an auditorium at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown to pay tribute to the fallen men, killed this month while serving in Afghanistan. (CP) MORE: 5,000 attend memorial for slain soldiers Eight soldiers remembered as 'fallen heroes' Politicians pass on memorial to fight over claims on Afghan detainees |
CFB PETAWAWA - More than 2,000 mourners gathered at CFB Petawawa Friday to honour five Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan on the weekend. The memorial for Warrant Officer Richard Nolan, Warrant Officer Frank Mellish, Pte. Shane Stachnik, Pte. William Cushley and Pte. Mark Graham was held in the drill hall at CFB Petawawa, in eastern Ontario, where they had been based. (CTV) PREVIOUS: More than 2,000 gather to bid farewell to soldiers 'In-your-face sadness' |
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2 Canadians killed in Afghan district SPERWAN - Emboldened insurgents killed two Canadian soldiers and wounded five others Tuesday in an attack on ground the Canadians took from the Taliban just weeks ago. (CP) MORE: Two Canadian soldiers killed Cpl. Robert Mitchell |
Death of soldier deemed a suicide OTTAWA - The death of a Canadian soldier in Kabul last month has been deemed a suicide by military police. Maj. Raymond Ruckpaul, 42 died Aug. 29. (CP) PREVIOUS: Canadian ISAF member found dead in barracks Soldier dies of gunshot wound |
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11 yr. old awarded tragic, historic honour ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - Eleven-year-old Danika Storm was bestowed a tragic yet historic honour at her father's funeral Friday when military brass informed her she had become the youngest-ever recipient of the Memorial Cross. (CP) PREVIOUS: Medal goes to slain soldier's daughter Canadian military names 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan 2 Canadian's killed by suicide bomber |
KANDAHAR - A single bullet fired by a Canadian soldier killed a 10-year-old boy and wounded a teenager who approached a security cordon on a motorcycle - about two hours after a suicide bomber killed a Canadian soldier and a young Afghan girl in a fiery strike outside the gates of Camp Nathan Smith. (National Post) |
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KANDAHAR - Canadian soldiers formed long lines to salute two comrades from Eastern Ontario who were killed in an ambush. A bagpiper played Amazing Grace as their caskets were borne by some of their closest friends into a C-130 Hercules that will carry them home. (CP) |
Friends proud of slain soldier Explosion kills solider on patrol Canadian soldier killed in Afghan explosion Soldiers killed by suicide bomber identified Soldiers die giving candy to children |
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Canadian soldier to face court martial FREDERICTON - Master Cpl. Robbie Fraser will face a military trial on charges related to the death of Master Cpl. Jeff Walsh during a patrol on an Afghan road on Aug. 9, 2006.(CP) |
Support Master Cpl. Robbie Fraser Wife stands by hubby's shooter Soldier charged with manslaughter |
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EDMONTON - In the traditional farewell accorded to fallen soldiers, the mournful notes of Last Post issued from a military trumpet Tuesday as one victim of Canada's latest conflict was laid to rest alongside veterans of this country's previous wars. (Edmonton Journal) |
Cdn. soldier killed is identified KANDAHAR - The Canadian soldier killed in Friday's suicide bombing in southern Afghanistan has been identified as Corporal Andrew Eykelenboom. He was a medic serving with the First Field Ambulance unit at CFB Edmonton. (CTV) PREVIOUS: Cdn soldier killed in suicide attack Grieving mom pays respects |
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Powerful blast kills Canadian soldier PASHMUL, Afghanistan - The sun was near rising when a fiery ball seared the dark sky. the night, two crews of soldiers had kept watch on a dirt road near Pashmul. (National Post) MORE: Heavily armoured truck's failure to protect soldier puzzles expert |
Canadian soldier killed in mishap KANDAHAR - The Canadian soldier killed in a friendly fire incident in Afghanistan Wednesday was accidentally shot by a fellow Canadian soldier just days after returning to Afghanistan for his second tour of duty. (CanWest) |
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Four detained in slaying of aid worker KABUL - Afghan authorities investigating the killing of a Canadian man who was shot dead in northern Afghanistan have detained four men for questioning, officials said Wednesday. The man, identified as Mike Frastacky, was found dead in the house of an Afghan national in Nahrin district of northern Baghlan province on Monday. (CP) PREVIOUS: Slain Canadian reported feeling unsafe Vancouver man killed in Afghanistan |
UN post should have been cleared AT THE UNITED NATIONS - In a classic case of closing the door after the horse has bolted, the United Nations announced yesterday it is withdrawing its military observers from southern Lebanon "for their protection." (National Post) PREVIOUS: Tough guy Major Paeta Hess-von Kruedeners e-mail to CTV Israel’s apology accepted UN contradicts itself over Israeli attack |
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KANDAHAR - The bodies of the four Canadian soldiers killed in fierce fighting with insurgents Thursday began the long journey home Saturday morning during a sombre ramp ceremony here attended by more than 3,000 troops from several NATO countries when they were carried by 36 pallbearers into the belly of waiting Hercules aircraft #130325. (CanWest) PREVIOUS: Comrades and family grapple with soldiers' death Canadian convoy struck in Afghanistan Three Canadian Soldiers killed Roadside bomb kills Cdn. soldier |
Fallen soldiers' remains back on Canadians soil CFB TRENTON - Francisco Gomez, 44, based in Edmonton, and Cpl. Jason Patrick Warren, 29, based in Montreal, were killed on July 22 when their coalition convoy was rammed by a suicide bomber near Kandahar City. (CTV) PREVIOUS: Afghanistan war dead welcomed home Tearful farewell for fallen soldiers Cpl. Jason Warren remembered as 'excellent soldier' Family mourns Cpl. Francisco Gomez 'A Canadian success story within a tragedy' |
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KANDAHAR - The day started as expected, with the soldiers of Charlie Company of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry setting out in the early morning darkness on orders to root out Taliban fighters. It was Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006. (CP) RELATED: Soldier killed in Afghan crash |
KANDAHAR - Canadian troops were joined by their American, British, Romanian, French and Dutch counterparts to say good-bye as Cpl. Anthony Boneca's body was loaded onto an aircraft in a sunrise ceremony Monday. (CTV) PREVIOUS: Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan |
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3 dead, 4 injured in chopper crash HALIFAX - A seemingly routine "bread-butter" training exercise on a calm summer night off eastern Nova Scotia went horribly wrong early Thursday with the sudden crash of a relatively new CH-149 Cormorant helicopter. Military officials identified the three killed crew members as Sgt. Duane Brazil, 39; Master Cpl. Kirk Noel, 33; and Cpl. Trevor McDavid, 31. (CP) PREVIOUS: Crashes cost family two sons Three dead in military helicopter crash Finding a new helicopter |
CFB TRENTON - Canada's first female combat soldier to be killed in battle was welcomed home late Saturday night by her family, a full honour guard and a repatriation ceremony. (CP) PREVIOUS: Husband to receive Silver Cross in her honour Goddard: I feel like a poster child for the Forces Wife, daughter and soldier Ambushed Female Canadian soldier dies in firefight Calgary soldier dies in Afghan firefight |
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Attacks toughen Canadian resolve in Afghanistan KANDAHAR - As rockets slammed into their base Sunday, Canadian soldiers bowed their heads during prayer services remembering their four comrades killed in a roadside bombing the day earlier. (National Post) |
Harper defends ban on images of coffins NATO says expect more Afghanistan casualties Feds should fly flag high through conflict Media banned from covering dead soldiers' return |
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Military probing whether friendly fire killed soldiers in Afghanistan KANDAHAR - The military is investigating whether the death of Pte. Robert Costall and other casualties in a firefight with insurgents in Afghanistan last month were the result of friendly fire. (National Post) No charges in 'friendly fire' death: army report Deadliest battle for Canadians in 32 years |
Second soldier dies of crash injuries Soldier killed, 7 wounded in Afghanistan Corporal remembered for his courage, sense of duty Canadian diplomat killed in Afghanistan Military vehicle has history of rollovers |
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LANDSTUHL, Germany - For every flag-draped coffin the American people aren't allowed to see coming home from Iraq, there are at least four other casualties of war like Spec. Roy Harper they don't hear about, either. (New York Daily News) RELATED: Return of the Fallen |
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Soldier: 'Ordered not to tell' of death WASHINGTON - An Army Ranger who was with former NFL star Pat Tillman when he died by friendly fire in Afghanistan testified Tuesday that he was told by a higher-up to conceal that information from Tillman’s family. (MSNBC) PREVIOUS: Tillman probe reveals startling details
Marine buried A Marine's Funeral Chance Phelps Father's website Sgt. 1st Class Christopher J. Speer |
Army four 'not bullied to death' LONDON - At least three of four recruits who died at Deepcut army barracks probably killed themselves although none was "bullied to death", a report has said. But Nicholas Blake QC's review found "clear evidence of foul abuse" there. There were institutional failures to identify potential sources of risk and to address them, he said. (BBC) PREVIOUS: The Deepcut deaths |
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