Canada in Afghanistan

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Three Canadian Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 20, 2007) - Three Canadian soldiers were killed at approximately 8 a.m. Kandahar time today when the vehicle in which they were traveling struck a suspected improvised explosive device on the main road, approximately 40 kms west of Kandahar City. The incident occurred while the soldiers were conducting resupply operations between checkpoints.

The names of the casualties are being temporarily withheld at the request of their families.

The loss of every soldier is significant and is felt by all members of Joint Task Force Afghanistan. Notwithstanding that, we remain committed to the mission and the idea of peace and stability for the people of Afghanistan. We will not be deterred by the efforts of those who would deny the Afghan people a brighter future.