Sapper Greenfield Killed in Afghanistan- Jan/ 31/ 2009
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Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the Death of Sapper Sean Greenfield
NR–09.006 - January 31, 2009
OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Gateway, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
“I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy on behalf of the Department of National Defence to the family, friends and comrades of Sapper Sean Greenfield, who was killed today when his armoured vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in the Zharey District. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery are also with his four comrades who were injured in the same attack.
These dedicated Canadians were engaged in an international effort to prevent the Taliban from once again plunging Afghanistan into a state of fear and chaos. This UN-sanctioned, NATO-led mission is a challenging one, but Canada and its allies will not be swayed from this noble cause.
Spr Greenfield selflessly gave his life in an effort to alleviate the suffering of the Afghan people. We will not forget his sacrifice.
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Sapper Sean Greenfield was from 24 Field Engineer Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, based at CFB Petawawa.
Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the Death of Sapper Sean Greenfield
NR–09.006 - January 31, 2009
OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Gateway, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
“I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy on behalf of the Department of National Defence to the family, friends and comrades of Sapper Sean Greenfield, who was killed today when his armoured vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in the Zharey District. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery are also with his four comrades who were injured in the same attack.
These dedicated Canadians were engaged in an international effort to prevent the Taliban from once again plunging Afghanistan into a state of fear and chaos. This UN-sanctioned, NATO-led mission is a challenging one, but Canada and its allies will not be swayed from this noble cause.
Spr Greenfield selflessly gave his life in an effort to alleviate the suffering of the Afghan people. We will not forget his sacrifice.
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Sapper Sean Greenfield was from 24 Field Engineer Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, based at CFB Petawawa.
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My deepest condolences to the family and comrades of Spr Greenfield. A speedy and full recovery to the injured.
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Repatriation of Sapper Greenfield
Tuesday 3 Feb 2009
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Body of Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan begins journey home
Last Updated: Sunday, February 1, 2009 | 12:24 PM ET CBC News
More than 2,000 soldiers attended a ramp ceremony Sunday on the tarmac of Kandahar Airfield to honour the 108th Canadian solider to be killed in Afghanistan since Canada's mission began in 2002.
Sapper Sean Greenfield, 25, died Saturday after his armoured vehicle hit a roadside bomb about 40 kilometres west of Kandahar City in Zhari district.
He was a member of 24 Field Engineer Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based out of Petawawa, Ont., serving with the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment battle group.
Before comrades placed his flag-draped casket aboard a military aircraft for the final journey home, Padre Roy Laudenorio described Greenfield as a dependable combat engineer and diver.
"He was passionate in his love of music, playing the guitar and singing. His friendliness, his generous big smile, and his contagious positive disposition towards work will be greatly missed by his friends and section members," the padre said. Greenfield was killed during an operation to find the same kind of improvised explosive device that took his life, said Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson, commander of Canadian and NATO forces in Kandahar.
Thompson said the multinational operation is necessary to help make the countryside safer for Canadian and international troops.
The general described Greenfield as an exceptionally fit soldier who recently completed a combat diver's course and aspired to join Canada's elite JTF2 special forces team.
Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean said she and her husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, were overwhelmed when they heard that another Canadian Forces soldier had been killed.
"Attacks like these are ongoing and violence continues to rage in Afghanistan. The bravery and determination with which Canadian soldiers conduct their work and face terror on a daily basis is truly astounding," she said.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a statement offering his condolences.
"The Canadian mission in Afghanistan is a difficult one, but the Canadian forces are making a difference in the lives of the Afghan people by maintaining security and stability that will allow the country to rebuild and look to the future," Harper said.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff said he wanted to extend his "deepest sympathies to the loved ones of Sapper Greenfield and to the entire armed forces family."
"Canadians owe a tremendous debt to the men and women of our Canadian Forces for their courage and sacrifice for our country," Ignatieff said. "Our thoughts are with them on this difficult day."
Eleven Canadian soldiers have been killed since December by roadside bombs in Afghanistan. Greenfield was the second Canadian soldier to be killed in an explosion this year.
Last Updated: Sunday, February 1, 2009 | 12:24 PM ET CBC News
More than 2,000 soldiers attended a ramp ceremony Sunday on the tarmac of Kandahar Airfield to honour the 108th Canadian solider to be killed in Afghanistan since Canada's mission began in 2002.
Sapper Sean Greenfield, 25, died Saturday after his armoured vehicle hit a roadside bomb about 40 kilometres west of Kandahar City in Zhari district.
He was a member of 24 Field Engineer Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based out of Petawawa, Ont., serving with the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment battle group.
Before comrades placed his flag-draped casket aboard a military aircraft for the final journey home, Padre Roy Laudenorio described Greenfield as a dependable combat engineer and diver.
"He was passionate in his love of music, playing the guitar and singing. His friendliness, his generous big smile, and his contagious positive disposition towards work will be greatly missed by his friends and section members," the padre said. Greenfield was killed during an operation to find the same kind of improvised explosive device that took his life, said Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson, commander of Canadian and NATO forces in Kandahar.
Thompson said the multinational operation is necessary to help make the countryside safer for Canadian and international troops.
The general described Greenfield as an exceptionally fit soldier who recently completed a combat diver's course and aspired to join Canada's elite JTF2 special forces team.
Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean said she and her husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, were overwhelmed when they heard that another Canadian Forces soldier had been killed.
"Attacks like these are ongoing and violence continues to rage in Afghanistan. The bravery and determination with which Canadian soldiers conduct their work and face terror on a daily basis is truly astounding," she said.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a statement offering his condolences.
"The Canadian mission in Afghanistan is a difficult one, but the Canadian forces are making a difference in the lives of the Afghan people by maintaining security and stability that will allow the country to rebuild and look to the future," Harper said.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff said he wanted to extend his "deepest sympathies to the loved ones of Sapper Greenfield and to the entire armed forces family."
"Canadians owe a tremendous debt to the men and women of our Canadian Forces for their courage and sacrifice for our country," Ignatieff said. "Our thoughts are with them on this difficult day."
Eleven Canadian soldiers have been killed since December by roadside bombs in Afghanistan. Greenfield was the second Canadian soldier to be killed in an explosion this year.
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Body of slain Canadian soldier headed home
Updated Sun. Feb. 1 2009 10:44 AM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
The body of the second Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan this year is on its way home after a sombre ramp ceremony at Kandahar Airfield on Sunday.
More than 2,000 soldiers, including American and British troops, bid farewell to Sapper Sean Greenfield, who was killed Saturday afternoon when the armoured vehicle he was riding in struck an improvised explosive device outside of Kandahar City.
The other soldiers in the vehicle were unharmed.
Greenfield, 25, was a member of 24 Field Engineer Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based out of Petawawa, Ont., serving with the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment battle group.
He was taking part in a joint operation with American and British troops to root out the Taliban's bomb-making materials in the Zhari and Panjwaii districts.
During Sunday's ceremony, Padre Roy Laudenorio described Greenfield as a dependable member of his regiment who loved his job.
"He was passionate in his love of music: playing the guitar and singing," Laudenorio said. "His friendliness, his generous big smile, and his contagious positive disposition towards work will be greatly missed by his friends and section members."
Greenfield is the eleventh Canadian soldier to be killed in Afghanistan since December. All have been killed in roadside bomb attacks.
While the Taliban are usually quiet through Afghanistan's harsh winter months, militants have kept up a steady stream of deadly attacks against foreign soldiers.
The Taliban claims the attacks are part of a new campaign against coalition forces.
Canadian military officials have dismissed those claims and say that their successes at finding weapons caches have compromised the Taliban's plans.
Saturday's operation yielded Taliban weapons caches that contained IED-making material.
And in early January, an operation with Canadian, British and Afghan troops yielded a large supply of Taliban weapons and bomb-making materials.
The casket of Sapper Sean Greenfield is carried across the tarmac to a waiting trasport plane during a ramp ceremony in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.
Soldiers salute during the ramp ceremony for Sapper Sean Greenfield at Kandahar Airfield on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.
Updated Sun. Feb. 1 2009 10:44 AM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
The body of the second Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan this year is on its way home after a sombre ramp ceremony at Kandahar Airfield on Sunday.
More than 2,000 soldiers, including American and British troops, bid farewell to Sapper Sean Greenfield, who was killed Saturday afternoon when the armoured vehicle he was riding in struck an improvised explosive device outside of Kandahar City.
The other soldiers in the vehicle were unharmed.
Greenfield, 25, was a member of 24 Field Engineer Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based out of Petawawa, Ont., serving with the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment battle group.
He was taking part in a joint operation with American and British troops to root out the Taliban's bomb-making materials in the Zhari and Panjwaii districts.
During Sunday's ceremony, Padre Roy Laudenorio described Greenfield as a dependable member of his regiment who loved his job.
"He was passionate in his love of music: playing the guitar and singing," Laudenorio said. "His friendliness, his generous big smile, and his contagious positive disposition towards work will be greatly missed by his friends and section members."
Greenfield is the eleventh Canadian soldier to be killed in Afghanistan since December. All have been killed in roadside bomb attacks.
While the Taliban are usually quiet through Afghanistan's harsh winter months, militants have kept up a steady stream of deadly attacks against foreign soldiers.
The Taliban claims the attacks are part of a new campaign against coalition forces.
Canadian military officials have dismissed those claims and say that their successes at finding weapons caches have compromised the Taliban's plans.
Saturday's operation yielded Taliban weapons caches that contained IED-making material.
And in early January, an operation with Canadian, British and Afghan troops yielded a large supply of Taliban weapons and bomb-making materials.
The casket of Sapper Sean Greenfield is carried across the tarmac to a waiting trasport plane during a ramp ceremony in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.
Soldiers salute during the ramp ceremony for Sapper Sean Greenfield at Kandahar Airfield on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.
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You have done your duty, now we must do ours.
You have done your duty, now we must do ours.
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More photos of ramp ceremony here (ISAF Flickr feed)
Major General Mart de Kruif, Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Regional Command South, and other troops deployed to ISAF RC South gathered on the flightline of Kandahar Air Field to salute fallen Canadian servicemember Sapper Sean David Greenfield on February 1, 2008. ISAF photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aramis X. Ramirez
Major General Mart de Kruif, Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Regional Command South, and other troops deployed to ISAF RC South gathered on the flightline of Kandahar Air Field to salute fallen Canadian servicemember Sapper Sean David Greenfield on February 1, 2008. ISAF photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aramis X. Ramirez
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