WO Richard Nolan RCR, WO Frank Mellish RCR, Sgt Shane Stachnik 2 CER, Pte Jonathan Cushley RCR- 03 Sep 06
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It was just announced that 3 Canadian soldiers have been killed today in the latest action in Afghanistan. No links on any web-sites yet but I will post as received.
May they Rest In Peace.
My condolances to the families, loved ones, friends and comrades of our latest casulaties.
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060902/nato_casualties_060903/20060903?hub=TopStories
May they Rest In Peace.
My condolances to the families, loved ones, friends and comrades of our latest casulaties.
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060902/nato_casualties_060903/20060903?hub=TopStories
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From all of us Patricia's in the GTA, a salute to the fallen. The torch has been passed in Afghanistan, but it's obviously no less dangerous. If we are going to carry the fight to the enemy's backyard, there will be a price. To the RCR BG (incl the 2 PP Coy): we're all thinking about you: Royals, Patricias, blackhats, Gunners, Sappers, supporting troops: everybody. Keep up the fight. God Bless. 
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From CTV.CA
3 Cdns. killed in Afghanistan offensive: report
Updated Sun. Sep. 3 2006 10:08 AM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
At least three Canadian soldiers serving with NATO forces were killed during a major offensive in the volatile district of southern Afghanistan on Sunday.
"Three Canadian soldiers have been killed and six wounded in the fighting," Afghan Defence Ministry spokesperson Zahir Azimiaid told Reuters news agency on Sunday.
Azimiaid added that up to 89 insurgents had been killed in fighting, following a major air and ground offensive by NATO and Afghan forces in Kandahar province that began Saturday.
Earlier, International Security Assistance Force spokesperson Maj. Scott Lundy confirmed there have been several casualties, but would not say how many were killed, or what their nationalities are.
He said the operation -- dubbed Operation Medusa -- in the Panjwaii district includes Canadian, British and American troops.
It's in an area where Canadian troops have suffered casualties before during heavy battles with Taliban insurgents. Col. Fred Lewis, commander of the Canadian contingent, said he expected his troops to encounter fierce resistance from Taliban guerrillas during this mission.
"I think we're talking in the neighbourhood of hundreds" of fighters, said Lewis on Saturday. "Certainly not thousands, not tens. Might they just fade away? If they're smart, they will."
Afghan defence officials also said an uncertain number of civilians are dead after two days of fighting in the region.
A NATO statement said forces had gained ground during the operation, which was continuing Sunday.
Vehicles have been ordered off the roads leading to Panjwaii, about 45 kilometres west of Kandahar.
On Saturday, NATO suffered heavy losses after 14 British soldiers were killed after a Royal Air Force Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed about 15 kilometres west of Kandahar city.
Officials say the crash was caused by a technical problem, although the Taliban claimed its fighters shot down the plane with a Stinger missile.
The British Defence Ministry said the dead included 12 Royal Air Force personnel, a Royal Marine and an army soldier
Stand Easy, Mission Over
3 Cdns. killed in Afghanistan offensive: report
Updated Sun. Sep. 3 2006 10:08 AM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
At least three Canadian soldiers serving with NATO forces were killed during a major offensive in the volatile district of southern Afghanistan on Sunday.
"Three Canadian soldiers have been killed and six wounded in the fighting," Afghan Defence Ministry spokesperson Zahir Azimiaid told Reuters news agency on Sunday.
Azimiaid added that up to 89 insurgents had been killed in fighting, following a major air and ground offensive by NATO and Afghan forces in Kandahar province that began Saturday.
Earlier, International Security Assistance Force spokesperson Maj. Scott Lundy confirmed there have been several casualties, but would not say how many were killed, or what their nationalities are.
He said the operation -- dubbed Operation Medusa -- in the Panjwaii district includes Canadian, British and American troops.
It's in an area where Canadian troops have suffered casualties before during heavy battles with Taliban insurgents. Col. Fred Lewis, commander of the Canadian contingent, said he expected his troops to encounter fierce resistance from Taliban guerrillas during this mission.
"I think we're talking in the neighbourhood of hundreds" of fighters, said Lewis on Saturday. "Certainly not thousands, not tens. Might they just fade away? If they're smart, they will."
Afghan defence officials also said an uncertain number of civilians are dead after two days of fighting in the region.
A NATO statement said forces had gained ground during the operation, which was continuing Sunday.
Vehicles have been ordered off the roads leading to Panjwaii, about 45 kilometres west of Kandahar.
On Saturday, NATO suffered heavy losses after 14 British soldiers were killed after a Royal Air Force Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed about 15 kilometres west of Kandahar city.
Officials say the crash was caused by a technical problem, although the Taliban claimed its fighters shot down the plane with a Stinger missile.
The British Defence Ministry said the dead included 12 Royal Air Force personnel, a Royal Marine and an army soldier
Stand Easy, Mission Over 
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Their fight is over....ours to take up. Condolences to all involved
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