I read with great interest in Saturday's edition the article by Wayne Young about Islanders that are away making us proud. Well today Sunday I was walking my pair of Jack Russels through Upton farm. As is the norm Dog people chat and compare stories of their pets whether rescued or pedigreed.
Today I was speaking with a woman named Donna. I will not give out her surname for security of her son(s). This lady was wearing a Support your troops pin. I thanked her. for showing her support for our troops. She went on to tell me that one son is on his 3rd / 4th mission in Afghanistan. I asked is he special forces yes she answered with a Proud Smile. She also told me her other son is in training now for his first tour of Afghanistan. As is a girlfriend of one son.
This lady is part of the heartbeat of our Invisible Army. These are the Mothers , Fathers, Daughters and sons, wives and lovers who remain behind while one that they care for is in harms way. As we parted she reminded me of the upcoming RED RALLY on April 03 at the DVA Atrium. Show your support for this brave mother and her sons.
She is the second person I have met on this Island with a son in our Special Forces. A man whom I met at work. I have no doubt there are more. But 2 is a significant amount percentage wise from such a small Island. To these members of our Invisible Army I give great Thanks and high praise. I also say a prayer that their loved ones return safely to them.
Repatriation of Canada's latest KIA's May the Lord Bless and keep them.
Thousands of NATO troops salute Canadians killed in Afghanistan Last Updated: Sunday, March 22, 2009 | 1:13 PM ET CBC News
For the third time this month, soldiers lined the tarmac at Kandahar Airfield to bid a sad farewell to their fallen Canadian comrades.
The bodies of the four soldiers, killed in two bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan on Friday, began their last journey home Saturday night.
More than 3,000 NATO soldiers paid tribute at the ramp ceremony to honour the memories of Master Cpl. Scott Vernelli, Cpl. Tyler Crooks both of November Company, 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment battle group Trooper Jack Bouthillier and Trooper Corey Joseph Hayes, both with the Royal Canadian Dragoons.
Few burdens are heavier than the casket of a soldier, said Capt. Roy Laudenorio, battle group padre for 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Petawawa, Ont.
It is a reminder of the price of peace and longed freedom. The soil of this land will, hopefully, remember heroes who gave up their lives for a future not yet fully born.
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
