Canada in Afghanistan

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Jan 15, 2008 12:46 ET
Canadian Soldier Killed-One Other Wounded in Afghanistan

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 15, 2008) - At approximately 7:15 a.m. local time (in Kandahar) on January 15th, one Canadian soldier was killed when the armoured vehicle he was in struck a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED). One Canadian soldier was also injured.

The identity of the deceased soldier is Trooper Richard Renaud, 26 years old, of the 12e Regiment blinde du Canada based in Valcartier, Quebec.

The incident occurred during a presence patrol in the Arghandab District, approximately 10 km North of Kandahar city. The injured soldier was evacuated to the Multinational Medical Unit at Kandahar Airfield. The injured soldier is in good condition, has notified his family and is expected to be released from the hospital shortly.

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Canadian Forces go out to the family and friends of Trooper Renaud.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

Photograph of the fallen soldier will be forthcoming shortly at: www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca

As per normal procedure the identity of the injured soldier will not be released.