Cpl. Jean-Francois Drouin,
5e Régiment du génie de combat, Valcartier
Maj. Yannick Pepin,
5e Régiment du génie de combat, Valcartier
Posted on 09/07/2009 4:29:26 AM PDT by Clive
Two Canadian soldiers killed and five injured in an explosive device strike
CEFCOM NR–09.023 - September 6, 2009
OTTAWA – Two Canadian soldiers were killed and five injured when an improvised explosive device detonated near their armoured vehicle in the vicinity of Dand District, approximately 14 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City at around 12:00 p.m., Kandahar time, on 6 September 2009.
Killed in action was Corporal Jean-François Drouin from 5e Régiment du génie de combat serving as a member of the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group based in Valcartier, Quebec.
Killed in action was Major Yannick Pépin also 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 injured members were evacuated by helicopter to the Role 3 Multi-National Medical Facility at the Kandahar Airfield and are in good condition. The identities of the injured members 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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Maj. Yannick Pepin,
5e Régiment du génie de combat, Valcartier
Prayers for these soldiers and their families.
Prayers for these heroes and to the families of these men.
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When and why did the nomenclature change from booby trap to IED? I must be dense, it took me two years to figure out that IED was improvised explosive device. It seems like more PC fluff. It’s like way the late George Carlin noted from “Shell Shock” to “Battle Fatigue” to “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder”.
R.I.P.
Let’s hope the AP doesn’t get a video of them dying and post for all to see....disgusting AP and God bless the heroes and their families....
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