Trooper Karine Blais,
12e Régiment Blindé du Canada, (12th Armoured Regiment)
serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group
Posted on 04/14/2009 4:00:55 AM PDT by Clive
One Canadian soldier killed and four others injured in Afghanistan
CEFCOM NR–09.010 - April 14, 2009
OTTAWA – One Canadian soldier was killed and four others were injured when their armoured vehicle struck an improvised explosive device north of Kandahar City in the Shah Wali Kowt District. The incident occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m., Kandahar time, on April 13, 2009.
The fallen soldier is Trooper Karine Blais, from 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier. Trooper Blais was serving with the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group.
The injured soldiers were evacuated by helicopter to the Multinational Medical Unit at Kandahar Airfield. Their names will not be released.
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of our fallen comrade during this difficult time.
All members of Task Force Kandahar are thinking of the family and friends of our fallen comrades during this sad time. We will not forget their sacrifice as we continue to bring security and hope to the people of Kandahar Province.
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RIP
Too young, just too d@mn young!
Agreed.
She just arrived a few days ago. Her battle group takes over formal responsibility from Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group today.
Prayers to the family, and thanks to our Canadian friends for their continued sacrifices in our joint cause.
Lord Jesus, accept Karine into your arms. Bring her home to the communion of saints. One day, we shall all be together.
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