RIP Pte Terry John Street of the second battalion Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry.
Story Tools: E-MAIL | PRINT | Text Size: S M L XL | Canadian soldier killed in southern Afghanistan Last Updated: Friday, April 4, 2008 | 7:10 PM ET C BC News
A Canadian soldier was killed Friday by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, the military said.
Pte. Terry John Street, 24, of Gatineau, Que. (formerly Hull), was killed at about 6:15 p.m. local time in the Panjwaii district of Kandahar province when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device, Brig.-Gen. Guy Laroche told reporters early Saturday at Kandahar Airfield. Pte. Terry John Street, 24, was a member of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Man. (Department of National Defence)
Street was a member of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Man., said Laroche, commander of Canadian forces in Afghanistan.
The soldier and his colleagues were re-deploying for the evening following their day's activities in the area when the incident occurred, Laroche said.
The death brings Canada's toll in Afghanistan to 82 soldiers and one diplomat since the mission began in early 2002.
Improvised explosive devices, commonly known as IEDs, are becoming an increasing threat to Canadian soldiers in Kandahar province as Taliban insurgents pull back from direct engagements.
Laroche expressed condolences to Street's family, friends and comrades, but added Canadian troops give hope to the citizens of Afghanistan with their efforts.
While we honour our comrade's memory, our commitment remains firm, and our resolve unshaken to accomplish our task of helping the government of Afghanistan, its people and especially its children, to find the same joy and freedom we often take for granted in our own country, he said.
Hearfelt Condolences to his family , loved ones, friends and his fellow Brothers in arms. May he rest at the right hand of God on the advance party.
It is sad events like this that make the petty Government panels, committees and commissions pale into insignifigance. Instead of raking over incidents that may or may not have happened 15---20 years ago, move on with resolutions and decisions which may assist our troops in their deadly mission. Whether you are for or against the war in Afghanistan. Please support our troops as they are doing the business of peacekeeping, security and reconstruction on behalf of NATO and our Government. Thankyou.
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
