It has been a year since I updated the list of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Unfortunately they have continued and it is time for me to show my respect and add the names of the very brave men and women who serve this great country by laying their lives on the line. Please take a moment while you read this list and reflect on what it means to you to be called a Canadian.
140. February 12, 2010 - Corporal Joshua Caleb Baker, age 24, Loyal Edmonton Regiment, died during a weapon training accident.
141. February 10, 2010 – Captain Frank Paul, age 53, 28th Field Ambulance, 3rd Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, married, two children, died of a stroke.
142. March 20, 2010 – Corporal Darren James Fitzpatrick, age 21, 3rd Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, killed by an improvised explosive device while on patrol.
143. April 11, 2010 – Private Tyler William Todd, age 26, 1st Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, killed by an improvised explosive device while on patrol.
144. May 3, 2010 – Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Craig Blake, age 37, Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic, married, 2 children, killed by an improvised explosive device. Petty Office Blake was an explosive ordinance operator.
145. May 13, 2010 – Private Kevin McKay, age 24, 1st Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol.
146. May 18, 2010 – Colonel Geoff Parker, age 42, Royal Canadian Regiment, married, two children, killed when a suspected Taliban drove a car full of explosives into a NATO convoy.
147. May 24, 2010 – Trooper Larry Rudd, age 26, Royal Canadian Dragoons, killed by an improvised explosive during a re-supply mission.
148. June 6, 2010 – Sergeant Martin Goudreault, age 35, 1sy Combat Engineer Regiment, killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol.
149. June 21, 2010 – Sergeant James Patrick MacNeil, age 28, 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, engaged, killed by an improvised explosive device while dismounting his armour vehicle.
150. June 26, 2010 - Master Corporal Kristal Giessebrecht, age 34, 1st Canadian Field Hospital, married, killed when her vehicle denoted an improvised explosive device.
151. June 26, 2010 – Private Andrew Miller, age 21, 2nd Field Ambulance, when his vehicle denoted an improvised explosive device.
152. July 20, 2010 – Sapper Brian Collier, age 24, 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, killed by an improvised explosive device after dismounting his armoured vehicle.
153. August 30, 2010 – Corporal Brian Pinksen, age 20, 2nd Battalion Newfoundland Regiment, died of wounds inflicted by an improvised explosive device.
154. December 18, 2010 – Corporal Steve Martin, age 24, 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment, killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol.
155. March 27, 2011 – Corporal Yannick Scherrer, age 24, Royal 22e Regiment, killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, January 23, 2010
The Casualties of War Continue to Climb
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139. January 16 2010 - Sergeant John Wayne Faught, age 44, 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, was killed by an improvised explosive device during a dismounted security patrol near the town of Nakhonay in the Panjwayi district.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Yet Another Update on Canadian Casualities in Afghanistan
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It has been almost 4 months since I last posted about Canadian Soldiers dying in Afghanistan. Unfortunately it was not because the death toll had stopped. It is with great saness that I must add nine new names to the list.
130. September 13, 2009: Corporal Patrick Lormand - age 21, Royal 22 Regiment, killed by a roadside that struck his armoured vehicle.
131. September 17, 2009: Private Jonathan Couturier - age 22, Royal 22 Regiment, killed by a roadside blast when the armoured vehicle he was riding in struck an improvised explosive device
132. October 28, 2009: Lieutenant Justin Garrett Boyes - age 26, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, married, one child, killed by an IED in Panjwaii District while leading a foot patrol.
133. October 30, 2009: Sapper Steven Marshall - age 24, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol in Kandahar.
134. December 23, 2009: Lieutenant Andrew Richard Nuttall - age 30, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol in Kandahar.
135. December 30, 2009: Sergeant George Miok - age 28 ,41 Combat Engineer Regiment, killed when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED in Kandahar city.
136. December 30, 2009: Sergeant Kirk Taylor - age 28 ,Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, killed when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED in Kandahar city.
137. December 30, 2009: Corporal Zachery McCormack - age 28 ,4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, killed when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED in Kandahar city.
138. December 30, 2009: Private Garrett William Chidley - age 21 ,Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, killed when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED in Kandahar city.
Although not a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, it is important to note that Calgary Herald reporter Michelle Lang, 34 was also killed by the roadside blast. Lang became the the first Canadian reporter to be killed during the eight year long war. She leaves behind a fiance.
Rest in Peace.
130. September 13, 2009: Corporal Patrick Lormand - age 21, Royal 22 Regiment, killed by a roadside that struck his armoured vehicle.
131. September 17, 2009: Private Jonathan Couturier - age 22, Royal 22 Regiment, killed by a roadside blast when the armoured vehicle he was riding in struck an improvised explosive device
132. October 28, 2009: Lieutenant Justin Garrett Boyes - age 26, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, married, one child, killed by an IED in Panjwaii District while leading a foot patrol.
133. October 30, 2009: Sapper Steven Marshall - age 24, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol in Kandahar.
134. December 23, 2009: Lieutenant Andrew Richard Nuttall - age 30, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol in Kandahar.
135. December 30, 2009: Sergeant George Miok - age 28 ,41 Combat Engineer Regiment, killed when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED in Kandahar city.
136. December 30, 2009: Sergeant Kirk Taylor - age 28 ,Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, killed when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED in Kandahar city.
137. December 30, 2009: Corporal Zachery McCormack - age 28 ,4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, killed when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED in Kandahar city.
138. December 30, 2009: Private Garrett William Chidley - age 21 ,Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, killed when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED in Kandahar city.
Although not a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, it is important to note that Calgary Herald reporter Michelle Lang, 34 was also killed by the roadside blast. Lang became the the first Canadian reporter to be killed during the eight year long war. She leaves behind a fiance.
Rest in Peace.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Update on Canadian Casualities in Afghanistan
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The deadliest foe facing NATO soldiers travelling the roads of this war-torn nation claimed two more Canadian lives. A powerful roadside bomb blast hit an armoured vehicle that was part of a Canadian convoy on a road southwest of Kandahar, bringing to 129 the total number of Canadian soldiers who have died as part of the Afghan mission since it began in 2002
128. September 6, 2009: Major Yannick Pepin - age 36, 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, engaged, two children, killed by a roadside bomb blast hit his armoured vehicle.
129. September 6, 2009 - Corporal Jean-Francois Drouin, age 21, 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, killed by a roadside bomb blast hit his armoured vehicle.
128. September 6, 2009: Major Yannick Pepin - age 36, 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, engaged, two children, killed by a roadside bomb blast hit his armoured vehicle.
129. September 6, 2009 - Corporal Jean-Francois Drouin, age 21, 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, killed by a roadside bomb blast hit his armoured vehicle.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Afghanistan Casuality Update
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Unfortunately it is time to update everyone with the recent list of Canadian soldiers killed while serving in Afghanistan.
121. July 3, 2009: Corporal Nicolas Bulger - age 30, married, two children, 3rd Princess Patricia's Combat Light Infantry, killed when his vehicle struck a roadside bomb.
122. July 4, 2009:Master Corporal Charles-Philippe Michaud - age 28, married, no children, 3 Royal Canadian Regiment, died from injuries sustained by a land mine 11 days earlier.
123. July 7, 2009: Master Corporal Pat Audet -age 38, married, no children, 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, killed in a helicopter crash.
124. July 7, 2009: Corporal Martin Joannette - age 25, married, no children, 3 Royal Canadian Regiment, killed in a helicopter crash.
125. July 16, 2009: Private Sebastien Courcy - age 26, 2 Royal Canadian Regiment, thrown off a cliff by insurgents after stepping on an IED.
126. August 1, 2009: Sapper Mathieu Allard - age 21, 5th Combat Engineers Regiment attached to the 2nd Battalion Royal 22nd Regiment, killed by Improvised Explosive Device.
127. August 1, 2009: Corporal Christian Bobbitt - age 23, married, no children, 5th Combat Engineers Regiment attached to the 2nd Battalion Royal 22nd Regiment, killed by Improvised Explosive Device.
121. July 3, 2009: Corporal Nicolas Bulger - age 30, married, two children, 3rd Princess Patricia's Combat Light Infantry, killed when his vehicle struck a roadside bomb.
122. July 4, 2009:Master Corporal Charles-Philippe Michaud - age 28, married, no children, 3 Royal Canadian Regiment, died from injuries sustained by a land mine 11 days earlier.
123. July 7, 2009: Master Corporal Pat Audet -age 38, married, no children, 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, killed in a helicopter crash.
124. July 7, 2009: Corporal Martin Joannette - age 25, married, no children, 3 Royal Canadian Regiment, killed in a helicopter crash.
125. July 16, 2009: Private Sebastien Courcy - age 26, 2 Royal Canadian Regiment, thrown off a cliff by insurgents after stepping on an IED.
126. August 1, 2009: Sapper Mathieu Allard - age 21, 5th Combat Engineers Regiment attached to the 2nd Battalion Royal 22nd Regiment, killed by Improvised Explosive Device.
127. August 1, 2009: Corporal Christian Bobbitt - age 23, married, no children, 5th Combat Engineers Regiment attached to the 2nd Battalion Royal 22nd Regiment, killed by Improvised Explosive Device.
One of Those Things That make You say "WTF..."
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Have you heard about the guy in Quebec who video taped his 7 year old son drive the family SUV down a country back road? He then when a step further and posted it on YouTube for all the world to see! But wait, that's not all. The man also had his wife and other two children in the vehicle. IN the video, none of the passengers are seen wearing seat belts, and the young girl is sitting on her mother's lap. All while dad does a play-by-play commentary on his son's driving - in the rain no less. He even goes so far as to boast that the son is moving along at 70 km/h! The father says he taught his son how to drive and felt safe. He also noted that there were no other cars on the dirt road. Yeah, like that matters! How many single car accidents do you hear about every year?
The father says he posted the video on YouTube because he was proud that his 7 year old son could drive a car. Well now the video has caught the attention of Quebec police. They are currently investigating the man, and charges are possible.
Like many of you, I learned the basics of driving a car before I was legally able to. The difference was that I did not do it on public roads where other drivers may be. I learned on private property, driving at a reasonable speed, and never with other kids in the car. This man put the lives of his family, and those of anyone who they encountered on the road.
I have included a link here to the YouTube video so you can view it for yourselves.
The father says he posted the video on YouTube because he was proud that his 7 year old son could drive a car. Well now the video has caught the attention of Quebec police. They are currently investigating the man, and charges are possible.
Like many of you, I learned the basics of driving a car before I was legally able to. The difference was that I did not do it on public roads where other drivers may be. I learned on private property, driving at a reasonable speed, and never with other kids in the car. This man put the lives of his family, and those of anyone who they encountered on the road.
I have included a link here to the YouTube video so you can view it for yourselves.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Canada Day
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Well, here it is, Canada Day! The day that we celebrate the birth of our great country. A country that has never lost a war that it was in, never had a bloody civil war. A country that honours the rights, believes, and freedoms of it’s people.
Unfortunately, it is with a heavy heart that today’s post is an update on the latest Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
On June 8, 2009, Private Alexandre Péloquin was killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol in the Panjwaii district of Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province. In a twist worthy of only the best Hollywood writers, Pte. Péloquin was involved in a mission to find and neutralize IEDs. The group had recovered material for over one hundred IEDs, and 15 other weapons of terror. In giving his life for his country, Pte. Péloquin saved the lives of many more soldiers and civilians. Please take a moment and pay honour to Private Alexandre Péloquin, and all of the others who have fallen before him.
Corporal Martin Dubé was attempting to defuse two IEDs when one went off, killing him. Cpl. Dubé, and the other 119 soldiers, died protecting the rights of the Afghan people that many of us take for granted. This brings the total of Canadian Soldiers killed while serving in Afghanistan to 120.
As you read through the updates to my post, please take a moment and think what these men and women gave up to serve in our name, and for the honour of being Canadian. These men and women truly are the embodiment of what it means to be Canadian. And this week, when you are celebrating the birthday of our fine country, remember what it means to be Canadian.
120. June 14, 2009: Corporal Martin Dubé – age 35, single, no children, 5 Combat Engineer Regiment was killed while he was trying to defuse a roadside bomb.
119. June 8, 2009: Pte Alexandre Péloquin - age 20, single, no children, 3rd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment (Dragoons) was killed while on patrol by a roadside bomb.
Also killed while in the line of duty since my last post are;
117. April 13, 2009: Trooper Karine Blais – age 21, single, no children, 12th Armoured Regiment of Canada, was killed by a roadside bomb.
118. April 24, 2009: Major Michelle Mendes – age 30, married, no children, Defense Intelligence Officer was killed possible self-inflicted gunshot wound.
My apologies for not posting these in a timely manner.
Click here to see a map showing the home towns of our brave soldiers who died while serving their country (map courtesy of TheStar.com).
Unfortunately, it is with a heavy heart that today’s post is an update on the latest Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
On June 8, 2009, Private Alexandre Péloquin was killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol in the Panjwaii district of Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province. In a twist worthy of only the best Hollywood writers, Pte. Péloquin was involved in a mission to find and neutralize IEDs. The group had recovered material for over one hundred IEDs, and 15 other weapons of terror. In giving his life for his country, Pte. Péloquin saved the lives of many more soldiers and civilians. Please take a moment and pay honour to Private Alexandre Péloquin, and all of the others who have fallen before him.
Corporal Martin Dubé was attempting to defuse two IEDs when one went off, killing him. Cpl. Dubé, and the other 119 soldiers, died protecting the rights of the Afghan people that many of us take for granted. This brings the total of Canadian Soldiers killed while serving in Afghanistan to 120.
As you read through the updates to my post, please take a moment and think what these men and women gave up to serve in our name, and for the honour of being Canadian. These men and women truly are the embodiment of what it means to be Canadian. And this week, when you are celebrating the birthday of our fine country, remember what it means to be Canadian.
120. June 14, 2009: Corporal Martin Dubé – age 35, single, no children, 5 Combat Engineer Regiment was killed while he was trying to defuse a roadside bomb.
119. June 8, 2009: Pte Alexandre Péloquin - age 20, single, no children, 3rd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment (Dragoons) was killed while on patrol by a roadside bomb.
Also killed while in the line of duty since my last post are;
117. April 13, 2009: Trooper Karine Blais – age 21, single, no children, 12th Armoured Regiment of Canada, was killed by a roadside bomb.
118. April 24, 2009: Major Michelle Mendes – age 30, married, no children, Defense Intelligence Officer was killed possible self-inflicted gunshot wound.
My apologies for not posting these in a timely manner.
Click here to see a map showing the home towns of our brave soldiers who died while serving their country (map courtesy of TheStar.com).
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