Cpl. Nicholas Bulger, 30, was killed when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Kandahar on Friday. (National Defence)
Another fine Canadian Hero cut down in the prime of life. May he rest in peace with his comrades who have preceeded him in the advance party. I am sure Canadians offer their prayers and condolences to his wife and daughters. The members of Canada's Invisible army, who suffer much pain in their loss of a husband and father.
He was a member of Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance's tactical team and was killed Friday in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb.
Cpl. Nicholas Bulger, 30, was travelling behind Vance in Kandahar province when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device at 11:20 a.m. local time. Vance, who commands coalition forces in Kandahar, escaped injury.Five other soldiers were hurt in the incident, but are in good condition and receiving medical care at Kandahar Airfield.
May they heal quickly and have a full recovery.
Nick wasA determined soldier, he attacked every challenge head-on, including the daily grind of providing some relief to this shattered country, Vance told a news conference Friday.
On his first deployment overseas since joining the Forces in 2000, Bulger was passionate about being a soldier and always handled himself as a seasoned infantry veteran, he said.
Bulger was a member of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Edmonton. He leaves his wife Rebeka and two daughters.
Nick was extremely family-oriented and his three girls meant the world to him, said Vance.
He also believed that his military comrades were a part of that family and treated him with the same compassion. Despite his tough exterior, Nick had a huge heart , which he lent to everyone in his life.
Vance called improvised explosive devices the tools of cowards.
Today it claimed the life of a valued Canadian soldier. It could have easily claimed the lives of an Afghan family, he said. They are indiscriminate and all too deadly.
His death brings to 121 the total number of Canadian soldiers have died as part of the Afghan mission since it began in 2002.
Cpl Bulger was interviewed on Canada day by CTV and he said that progress is showing in the work that Canadians are doing on behalf of the Afghan people. we lost another fine young Canadian. Please show your support for our serving troops and the Invisible Army at home. Soon Cpl Bulger and his family will travel the Highway of Heroes.If you are near the route please show your support and repects to him and his family.
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
