Canadian Soldier killed in Afghanistan

[TarwarWarrior]

Here's the story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3432587.stm

RIP boys... Best wishes to your family and friends.

-TW, out!-

[Merik]

First time I've heard of suicide bombers in Afghanistan.

RIP :|

[Skaman]

Very sad to hear.....

This was bound to happen…

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RIP

[ArmedPacifist]

I hear almost everyday now about American service men dying in Iraq and it's sad, but it's almost a completely different feeling of sadness when they are your fellow servicemen. :(

[Seraphim]

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/maps/afghanistan_kabul.jpg


Bomb attack kills Canadian solider in Kabul
Last Updated Tue, 27 Jan 2004 4:27:38
KABUL - One Canadian soldier was killed and three others injured in a suicide attack on a convoy in Afghanistan's capital city Tuesday morning, military and police officials said.


"North of King's Palace we had a suicide bomber," said Maj. Jamie Morse, deputy commander of the Royal Canadian Regiment, 3rd Battalion.

"The explosives were strapped to the person's chest. There is one Canadian dead," said Maj. Jamie Morse, deputy commander of the Royal Canadian Regiment, 3rd Battalion.

Military officials said the blast went off around 8:30 a.m. near two Iltis jeeps carrying six soldiers in a convoy. They were on a routine patrol in the western side of Kabul about one kilometre from Camp Julien, the main base housing most of Canada's 2,000 soldiers.

"There was a bump in the road, and when they slowed down to pass over it a terrorist jumped on one of the vehicles and blew himself up," Ali Jan Askaryar, head of police in the western district of Kabul, said.

The injuries of the three soldiers were described as non-life threatening.

"Initial indicators are that one Canadian soldier has been killed and three Canadian soldiers have been injured," the NATO-led security force said in a statement.

All of the soldiers are members of the International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF), and are taking part in policing and security operations in Kabul.

One Afghan civilian died and eight others were injured in the attack and being treated in hospital.

Last October, two other Canadians were killed in Kabul. Sgt. Robert Allan Short, 42, and Cpl. Robbie Christopher Beerenfenger, 29, when a suspected landmine was detonated under their jeep. Master Cpl. Jason Cory Hamilton, Cpl. Thomas Stirling and Cpl. Cameron Lee Laidlaw were hurt in the incident.

The latest attack comes less than a week after members of a second contingent of Canadian troops began heading to Afghanistan. They will replace the first wave of troops who have been there for the past six months.

Nearly 2,000 men and women from CFB Valcartier are expected to be in Camp Julien near the Afghan capital by mid-February.

Canada has about 1,900 soldiers stationed in Kabul, serving as part of the NATO-backed ISAF.



Written by CBC News Online staff

[Ichhabe]

First time I've heard of suicide bombers in Afghanistan.

RIP :|

Correct me if I'm wrong; There have been at least 2-3 suicide attacks in Afghanistan the last 4 months.

[Tengu]

2 bad man
RIP :(

[oldsoak]

RIP :(

[Maverick77]

Must of been one of the 80 or so Suicide Bombers the Taliban says are in the capital.

Coalition forces have been extremely lucky I think in Afghanistan

They get shelled and rocketed every day but take barely any casualties.

In a war **** like this here happens though.

RIP brother

[Uncle Sam]

:(

[-Max2-]

RIP

[Fox2]

:( Rest in piece, brothers of the North.

Though our countries' policies may sometimes disagree, we must not forget that we are neighbors.

[KaraBenNemsi]

Sorry to hear that :(

Won't be the last "successful" attack on ISAF :| ...



First time I've heard of suicide bombers in Afghanistan.

RIP :|

In 2003, a suicide attack on german ISAF troops left 4 soldiers dead, 29 wounded....

[California Joe]

Fair Winds and Following Seas.

RIP.

[Trigger]

RIP :(

[Minjin]

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20040127/i/ra114656085.jpg

RIP

[Yeoman]

RIP
that sucks I'm sure he didn't have much time left on his tour either. my buddy just got back yesterday so I'm sure he didn't have much time before he was to go home.
my thoughts are with his family and the injured troops right now. he made the ultimate sacrifice.
Greg

[Spearin]

Yea, the worst part is that he would have been out of there soon :(

Rest in Peace.

[memphiz]

RIP :(

[usa320]

RIP. His sacrifice will live on in the spirit of freedom.