Cpl. Christian Bobbitt and Sapper Matthieu Allard Killed By IED -Aug 1/2009

[HollywoodHitman]

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Two Canadian soldiers killed by roadside bomb
Updated Sun. Aug. 2 2009 12:08 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

Two Canadian soldiers have been killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

One of the soldiers has been identified as Cpl. Christian Bobbitt, 23. The second soldier's name has not been released.

Both were based in Valcartier, Que.

A third soldier was seriously injured and taken to hospital, where he is in stable condition.

Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance said the soldiers were killed Saturday by an improvised explosive device in the Zhari district, west of Kandahar City.

They had left their vehicle to secure the area after an initial explosion, when a second IED exploded.

The bodies of the two soldiers are already on their way home after a ramp ceremony at the NATO base in Kandahar.

The total number of soldiers killed during the Afghan mission is now at 127.

Developing...

RIP - Condolences to alcon.

 

[gaspasser]

Dirty Bastards are learning how to get more of us by using a secondary!

:crybaby:
RIP, Fellows, you've done your duty.
:yellow:

 

[Nfld Sapper]

2 Canadian soldiers killed in roadside bomb blast
Last Updated: Sunday, August 2, 2009 | 12:19 PM ET
CBC News

Two Canadian soldiers have been killed in a roadside bomb explosion in southern Afghanistan's Zhari district, the military said Sunday.

Cpl. Christian Bobbitt, 23, and another unidentified soldier, both based in Valcartier, Que., were killed Saturday.

They had dismounted from their vehicle to secure an area west of Kandahar after an earlier blast when another improvised explosive device detonated, Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance said.

Another soldier was seriously injured but is in stable condition in hospital, Vance said.

Canadian troops said farewell to their fallen comrades in a ramp ceremony at the NATO base in Kandahar on Sunday.

Since 2002, 127 Canadian soldiers have been killed serving in the Afghanistan mission. One diplomat and two aid workers have also been killed.

With files from The Canadian Press

Damnit.......  :rage:

 

[Nfld Sapper]

News Release
Two Canadian soldiers killed and one injured in an explosive device strike
CEFCOM NR–09.021 - August 2, 2009

OTTAWA– Two Canadian soldiers were killed and one injured when an improvised explosive device detonated near a patrol in the Zhari District. The incident occurred approximately 15 kilometres west of Kandahar City at around 3:20 p.m., Kandahar time, on 1 August, 2009.

Killed in action was Corporal Christian Bobbitt from 5e Régiment du génie de combat serving as a member of the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group based in Valcartier, Quebec. The next of kin for the second soldier killed has been notified; however, they have asked for more time to inform other family members. Until such time, the name of the second soldier will not be released.

The injured member was evacuated by helicopter to the Role 3 Multi-National Medical Facility at the Kandahar Airfield and is in stable condition. The identity of the injured member will not be released.

Our thoughts and condolences go to the family and friends of our fallen comrades.

Canadian soldiers and their ANSF partners work together for the greater good of Afghanistan. Security operations sometimes require a heavy price to be paid, but the challenge we face cannot deter us from our ultimate goal and commitment we have toward Afghans.

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Note to Editors:
A photograph of Corporal Christian Bobbitt is available on the Combat Camera website (search under last name) at: www.combatcamera.ca

 

[missing1]

Rest in peace soldiers and our Condolences to the families 
Dave & Nancee Payne

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Corporal Christian Bobbitt was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near a patrol in the Zhari District. The incident occurred approximately 15 kilometres west of Kandahar City at around 3:20 p.m., Kandahar time, on 1 August, 2009.

Corporal Bobbitt was from the 5e Régiment du génie de combat based in Quebec City, Quebec.  Corporal Bobbitt was serving as a member of the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group. 

Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) is the Canadian Forces (CF) contribution to the international effort in Afghanistan. Its operations focus on working with Afghan authorities to improve security, governance and economic development in Afghanistan.

JTF-Afg comprises about 2,830 CF members. Most of them serve at Kandahar Airfield or Camp Nathan Smith, the home of the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Kandahar City. Members of JTF-Afg also work at various military headquarters and support bases in southwest Asia, and with civilian organizations in Afghanistan.


Rest easy my Sapper brother.

 

[Franko]

Dirty Bastards are learning how to get more of us by using a secondary!

Unfortunately, this is not the first instance the Taliban have done this.

RIP Troops.

Regards

 

[observor 69]

Different location but the sentiment is still the same:

In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

— Lt.-Col. John McCrae (1872 - 1918)

 

[vonGarvin]

RIP Soldiers. 

Condolences to their families and friends, and get well soon to the wounded.

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Statement
Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the death of two soldiers in Afghanistan.
NR–00.067 - August 2, 2009

OTTAWA – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, issued the following statement today on the death of two Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan.

“On behalf of our brave men and women in uniform and the entire defence community, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Corporal Christian Bobbitt and another soldier, whose name will be withheld at this time in respect of his family's wishes.

Both men were killed by an improvised explosive devise while on patrol the Zhari District. My thoughts are also with other CF member who was injured in the same explosion.

These soldiers are brave, honourable Canadians who deserve the gratitude and respect of this nation. Their commitment to service demonstrates Canadian values and traditions in the finest sense. This cowardly act will not deter the resolve of Canadians to better the lives of the Afghan people.

Canada is in Afghanistan at the request of the democratically-elected Afghan government and as part of an UN-mandated, NATO-led mission. Our continued objective is attainable, to help Afghans rebuild their country as a stable, democratic and self-sufficient society."

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Corporal Christian Bobbitt and his comrade are of the 5e Régiment du génie de combat serving as members of the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group based in Valcartier, Quebec.

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of two Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan
August 2, 2009


OTTAWA —Words cannot express the pain and sadness we feel upon learning of the death of Corporal Christian Bobbitt from 5e Régiment du génie de combat serving as a member of the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, and another soldier, who’s name is being withheld at this time in order to respect the family’s wishes. Both were killed on patrol when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in the Zhari district, 15 km outside Kandahar City. Another of their comrades was gravely wounded.

The thoughts of my husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I are with the parents, families, loved ones and friends of these soldiers. This is a devastating blow to all of them, who today are inconsolable. We hope they can take comfort knowing that they are not alone, and that Canadians everywhere are touched and saddened by their loss. Above all, with the greatest respect and consideration, we will never forget the heroic contributions of these brave soldiers.

They gave the very best of themselves and their lives knowing that their efforts would help to improve the lives of thousands of women, men and children whose greatest desire is to live in a peaceful, safe country, where democracy and justice prevail.

Their courage and self-sacrifice honour them.

Michaëlle Jean

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Media Information:
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Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-0287
www.gg.ca
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca

 

[Takeniteasy]

R.I.P. 

 

[The Bread Guy]

Condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the fallen, and hopes for a speedy recovery of the injured.

 

[mariomike]

Thanks to the Governor General for putting the feelings of my family into words.

"I can say with confidence that these two brave engineers saved the lives of dozens of innocent people last month alone," ( Brig. Gen. ) Vance said.

 

[gun runner]

My sincerest sympathies to the family, friends, and comrades of the fallen. Rest in peace. Ubique

 

[LG_John]

Reposez en paix mes frères 
Respect a la famille et aux amis.

John

 

[leroi]

Thoughts, prayers and condolences to the families, military family and friends.

Special prayers to the wounded and safe journey home to all.

 

[BernDawg]

Rest in Peace lads, Rest in peace

 

[1feral1]

More sad news.

Read it on the Regina Leader Post site. Army has decided to block army.ca on the Defweb.

CPL Bobbit looks so young in his pic.

OWDU

 

[Shec]

For The Fallen
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
Canada mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres,
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted;
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables of home;
They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;
They sleep beyond Canada's foam.

But where our desires are and our hopes profound,
Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;

As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain;
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.