Saturday, November 17, 2007

Bomb kills 2 Canadians in Afghanistan

On Saturday 17, 2007 two Canadian soldiers and an Afghan interpreter were killed after their vehicle were travelling in struck a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan. In a separate attack three other Canadians were wounded in the blast in Zhari district, about 40 kilometres west of Kandahar City. The two latest casualties bring the number of Canadians killed in Afghanistan to 73 soldiers and one diplomat since the mission began in 2002. continue article
My deep condolence go to the family and friends of the two fallen soldiers. This is very heart breaking for everyone one us. My best and deepest wishes go to the family of all fallen soldiers.
This is very sad and very hard to bear, but this is something many of us believe and support. In the last recent two years support of the mission has fallen among both the Canadian citizen and the politicians. But the good and success of the mission is in the heart of all of us and particularly those who are serving in the mission. Col. Christian Juneau said, "The presence of every single soldier here contributes to building a better future for the people of Afghanistan. I can only hope that this thought will be of some comfort to those who are grieving today" (CBC). I agree with him and I believe the presence of the Canadian soldiers contribute to a better and prosperous future for the Afghan people.
Do you support the mission and do you support the the government proposal to extend the Afghan mission until at least 2011.

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