We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:53:04 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Close Station. March Order. Canada loses her first female soldier since World War II. A Gunner. 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... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html Wed, 17 May 2006 23:59:28 -0600 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 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45506 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45506 Sun, 21 May 2006 10:58:40 -0600 Which is why Last Post is the dance music. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45446 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45446 Thu, 18 May 2006 21:29:06 -0600 Commonwealth troops play the last post. The lone piper playing "Flowers of the Forest" is a Scottish tradition. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45439 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45439 Thu, 18 May 2006 18:50:49 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45433 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45433 Thu, 18 May 2006 14:43:57 -0600 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! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45424 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45424 Thu, 18 May 2006 13:02:51 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45416 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45416 Thu, 18 May 2006 11:05:11 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45409 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45409 Thu, 18 May 2006 08:26:58 -0600 Godspeed Cpt Goddard. God bless her family and the rest of the brave Canadian troops in Afghanistan. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45408 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45408 Thu, 18 May 2006 07:57:59 -0600 Ceremonially, perhaps. But the RCHA uses trucks to haul their guns now. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45395 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45395 Wed, 17 May 2006 22:26:45 -0600 http://fifthfield.simmins.org/ ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45394 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45394 Wed, 17 May 2006 22:24:45 -0600 God bless Capt. Goddard and God bless Canada! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45393 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45393 Wed, 17 May 2006 22:21:56 -0600 awww, damn, she looks like a damned fine soldier, woman, person. crap. RIP with gratitude and honor. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45392 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45392 Wed, 17 May 2006 22:19:22 -0600 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! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45391 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45391 Wed, 17 May 2006 22:17:08 -0600 A toast to a fallen comrade. Eternal rest grant unto her, Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45390 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45390 Wed, 17 May 2006 22:11:00 -0600 Heartbreaking. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45386 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45386 Wed, 17 May 2006 21:42:54 -0600 Salute http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45384 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45384 Wed, 17 May 2006 21:14:51 -0600 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. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45379 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45379 Wed, 17 May 2006 20:48:04 -0600 She's not your ordinary Red Leg. She was Horse Artillery. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45378 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/05/ubique.html#comment-45378 Wed, 17 May 2006 20:41:19 -0600