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By The Armorer on May 17, 2006 | | Comments (18) | TrackBacks (2)
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Close Station. March Order.

Canada loses her first female soldier since World War II.

A Gunner.

Captain Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard. Photo courtesy Canadian Ministry of Defence

Canadian Soldier killed in Afghanistan CEFCOM NR–06.009 - May 17, 2006

OTTAWA – A Canadian soldier was killed during a firefight with insurgents that occurred approximately 24 kilometres west of Kandahar. The incident occurred at approximately 6:55 p.m. Kandahar time (10: 25 a.m. EDT) on 17 May.

Killed was Captain Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard who was serving with Task Force Afghanistan as part of the 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI) Battle Group. Captain Goddard was stationed with the 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in Shilo, Manitoba; her next-of-kin have been notified.

Canadian Gunners. Photo courtesy Canadian Ministry of Defence


H/t, Damian, of The Torch.


Now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance: In Memoriam.

Smokey Smith probably already has a beer poured. And Jimmy Doohan is there to explain why there's not enough power, Captain!

Now - will Canada stand firm? Or, waver?

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Canada@War. from MilBlogs on May 17, 2006 8:28 PM

Canada lost her first female soldier since WWII. A Gunner. Captain Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard. And before you blow it off with a "So, like we haven't?" Remember what our first female soldier losses of this war felt like to... Read More

The Fallen from Girl on the Right on May 18, 2006 8:30 AM

Canada lost a soldier yesterday. Always sad. The deceased was a gunner. John Donovan has more here. And Damian Brooks has more here. He's got the right idea. Read More

18 Comments

By Chuck Simmins on May 17, 2006 8:41 PM
She's not your ordinary Red Leg. She was Horse Artillery.
 
By John of Argghhh! on May 17, 2006 8:48 PM
Gunners is gunners is gunners, Chuck. With the demise of coast, fortress and rail artillery, we're *all* horse artillery. I've got the badges right.
 
By Neffi on May 17, 2006 9:14 PM
Salute
 
By beth on May 17, 2006 9:42 PM
Heartbreaking.
 
By JimC on May 17, 2006 10:11 PM
A toast to a fallen comrade. Eternal rest grant unto her, Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her.
 
By Huntress on May 17, 2006 10:17 PM
Update: The vote came in....149 to 145 to continue our mission in Afghanistan. The vote was close ONLY because many opposition leaders simply chose to vote against Stephen Harper, NOT against our mission. This means that inspite of the close vote Canada's leaders remain supportive and committed to our mission in Afghanistan, and to our part in the War on Terrorism!
 
By Jane on May 17, 2006 10:19 PM
awww, damn, she looks like a damned fine soldier, woman, person. crap. RIP with gratitude and honor.
 
By Janette Stripling on May 17, 2006 10:21 PM
God bless Capt. Goddard and God bless Canada!
 
By Chuck Simmins on May 17, 2006 10:24 PM
John, I think they use real horses. Did you ever read my dad's unit history, field arty in WWII? http://fifthfield.simmins.org/
 
By John of Argghhh! on May 17, 2006 10:26 PM
Ceremonially, perhaps. But the RCHA uses trucks to haul their guns now.
 
By MaryAnn on May 18, 2006 7:57 AM
Godspeed Cpt Goddard. God bless her family and the rest of the brave Canadian troops in Afghanistan.
 
By V29 on May 18, 2006 8:26 AM
Slow hand salute rendered. God Bless and keep her. It's tough for this old man to see young women fighting and dying in the mud and blood of war.
 
By Barb on May 18, 2006 11:05 AM
RIP, Capt. Goddard. Heartfelt thanks to you for serving. My condolences to her family and all who love her. V29 - With respect, I understand what you are saying, but it breaks my heart to read the name of every man and woman who falls. Thank heaven for all our warriors - past and present.
 
By V29 on May 18, 2006 1:02 PM
Yep Barb, couldn't agree more. All these kids that are being maimed and dying, twist my heart strings; the women more so. Call me old fashioned!
 
By JimC on May 18, 2006 2:43 PM
John, Do the Canadians still play The Flowers of the Forrest over their fallen's graves? Sad day for all who wear or ever war a military uniform with honor.
 
By V29 on May 18, 2006 6:50 PM
Commonwealth troops play the last post. The lone piper playing "Flowers of the Forest" is a Scottish tradition.
 
By John of Argghhh! on May 18, 2006 9:29 PM
Which is why Last Post is the dance music.
 
By CWO4 KGP on May 21, 2006 10:58 AM
May God Bless the young Captain, and provide comfort to her family and friends. She is at the place all good soldiers go - where they are protected and do not have to worry that their life is in danger. Rest in Peace, and know that others will carry on your mission and your traditions. Thus it has been, thus it shall be. With Deepest Respect and Sympathy. CWO4 Kevin G. Peterson US Army