Comments for As we're speaking of Canada today.

As we're speaking of Canada today.

2007-11-19T16:47:30Z

This seems appropriate to mark, as well. Canadian forces lost two more soldiers last week.

Prime Minister Harper issued a statement of condolence Saturday. "These are all exceptional Canadians who deserve the gratitude and respect of this nation," he said. "The actions of these brave soldiers have brought hope to the Afghan people."

Two Canadian soldiers and their Afghan interpreter were killed when their vehicle hit a mine early Saturday morning, about 40 klicks west of Kandahar.

The Canadian dead are Corporal. Nicolas Raymond Beauchamp, 28, of the 5th Field Ambulance in Valcartier (right, below), and Private. Michel Levesque, 25, of the 3rd battalion of the Royal 22nd Regiment, also in Valcartier (left, below).

You can read the whole story here, at the National Post.

Make a hole there, Canadians coming through to Fiddler's Green!

Therefore, now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance: In Memoriam.

Comment from GM Cassel,AMH1(AW),USN,RET on 2007-11-19

2007-11-20T05:12:34Z

When they get to Fiddler's Green, I hope there is some Labatt's waiting for them. My prayers go to their families and the 22nd from Quebec City. As fine an outfit that ever was.

Comment from kat-missouri on 2007-11-19

2007-11-19T17:37:07Z

Isn't it interesting that war turns around like it does? When was the last time a wife was at the battle front with her husband? 19th century?

Comment from Pat on 2007-11-19

2007-11-19T17:33:30Z

According to a report I saw on CTV news last night, Cpl Beauchamp's wife, also a medic, was in Kandahar. She marched behind his casket, bearing his beret, during the ramp ceremony.

Comment from kat-missouri on 2007-11-19

2007-11-19T17:02:42Z

Eh...you beat me to it. I was posting it in hi-fires. good thing I reloaded first. But, I think it is probably the reason that Canadians aren't as receptive of "deserters" as they used to be.