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Canadian Losses in Afghanistan.

By The Armorer on April 10, 2007 | | Comments (8)
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Their names have been released.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (CP) - Six Canadian soldiers who were killed in their light armoured vehicle had triggered a "large" roadside bomb that was probably set by the Taliban only days or even hours before it exploded, their commanding officer says.

Sgt Donald Lucas, 31, Burton, NB, 2RCR
Cpl Christopher Paul Stannix, 24, Dartmouth, NS, Princess Louise Fusileers
Cpl Aaron E. Williams, 23, Lincoln, NB, 2RCR
Cpl Brent Poland, 37, Sarnia, ON, 2RCR
Pte Kevin Vincent Kennedy, 20, St. Lawrence, NF, 2RCR
Pte David Robert Greenslade, 20, Saint John, NB, 2RCR

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

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By Damian on April 10, 2007 9:03 AM
Another fellow you might want to know: Cpl Shaun Fevens, 24, of the Princess Louise Fusileers. He was literally blown out of the hatch in the LAVIII when the IED detonated. He had just taken an advanced first aid course, and so directed treatment of broken bones in his ankle and leg, burns on his arms, and various other wounds until medical help arrived. When visited by the Battle Group commander in hospital at KAF to award a campaign medal and wound stripe, apparently Cpl Fevens had one request: "He told us he wants to join the air force."
 
By John of Argghhh! on April 10, 2007 1:41 PM
Morale is fine in the Fusileers!
 
By military granny on April 10, 2007 3:05 PM
Thank you for remembering our Canadian men and women.
 
By Dr_Funk on April 10, 2007 5:13 PM
Interesting to note that both Stannix and Fevens are militia soldiers, reservists who volunteered for active service. Minor correction though...it is Fusiliers, not Fusileers. Princess Louise managed to have three different units named after her in the Canadian militia: the Fusiliers, the Dragoon Guards (which ceased to exist in 1936) and the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's). Not bad for one of Queen Victoria's more obscure daughters.
 
By John of Argghhh! on April 10, 2007 5:59 PM
Dr. Funk - I was using the spelling provided me by... Damian.
 
By Justthisguy on April 10, 2007 7:59 PM
Am cueing up "The Great Little Army" on the CD player at this very moment, and spilling a libation, too. Yah I know Major Ricketts was composing about the British Army, but the Canadian one is even littler, and on the same continent with us, and all, and... whatever. Here's to 'em!
 
By Damian on April 10, 2007 8:52 PM
Dr. Funk, don't blame John for my poor spelling. Thanks for the minutia about our militia! (Sorry, couldn't resist!)
 
By Dr_Funk on April 10, 2007 10:11 PM
Neither blame nor shame for John, or for Damian either. Thought there ought to be a little shame for that minutia/militia 'pun'. Proud of the boys though, particularly of that young Corporal who did his job as best he could, and kept his sense of humour even when lying in pieces in a hospital.
 
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