Maj. Raymond Ruckpaul -August 29, 2007

[RHFC_piper]

Canadian ISAF member found dead in Kabul barracks
Article Link

A Canadian member of the International Security Assistance Force has been found dead in his barracks room in Afghanistan.

The soldier, who has not yet been named, was found dead in his room in Kabul at about 7:30 a.m. today. He had succumbed to a gunshot wound.

The serviceman's death is being investigated by ISAF.

The group has said there was no sign of forced entry or enemy action contributing to the death.

There is no indication whether the soldier was based in Kandahar.

Next of kin has been notified, according to an ISAF news release.

Link may be updated.
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I am confused by this... I hope more info is released soon.
but either way;  RIP Soldier. 

 

[Michael OLeary]

CBC article posted under fair dealings, etc.

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2007/08/29/kabul-soldier.html

Canadian soldier dies of gunshot wound in Kabul
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 | 7:42 AM ET
The Canadian Press

A member of the Canadian Forces has been found dead of a gunshot wound inside a secure compound in the Afghan capital.

A military statement says the soldier serving at the International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul died shortly after 7:30 a.m. local time today.

The victim had been found seriously injured in his room an hour earlier and doctors were unable to save him.

Few other details are available. However, military officials ruled out enemy action, saying the incident occurred within the ISAF compound.

Both ISAF and Canadian military officials are investigating and say they have not ruled out either murder or suicide.

The soldier's name is being temporarily withheld at the family's request.

 

[Red 6]

My condolences to his family. 

 

[karl28]

RIP

 

[Haggis]

Open speculation as to the cause of death is bad.  It only attracts unwanted attention to Army.ca.

Nonetheless, this member is just as dead as if he had been shot by a Taliban or killed by an IED and he died just as far away from home, in the service of Canada.

That is what is important to remember at this point.

RIP soldier. 

 

[The Bread Guy]

Haggis is BANG on - fallen in service, is fallen in service.

 

[vonGarvin]

RIP to the fallen, and may his family and comrades be comforted in this, their time of grief.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Here's what the CF is saying:

One Canadian Soldier Dies in Afghanistan
CEFCOM / COMFEC NR–07.037 - August 29, 2007
English - http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2438
Français - http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_f.asp?id=2438

OTTAWA - A Canadian Forces member serving with the International Security Assistance Force Headquarters (ISAF HQ) in Kabul, Afghanistan succumbed to a gunshot wound shortly after 7:30 a.m. Kabul time despite efforts by ISAF medical personnel to save him. The member had been found significantly injured in his room at approximately 6:30 a.m.

No further details are available regarding the circumstances surrounding this incident, although enemy action has been ruled out, as the incident occurred within the secure confines of the ISAF HQ perimeter in Kabul. The matter is under investigation by ISAF authorities and the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service.

The name of the deceased soldier is being temporarily withheld at the request of the family.

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Canadian Forces go out to the family and friends of the deceased.

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[Colin Parkinson]

Sad, condolences to family and friends.  

 

[29CARR]

Rest in Peace soldier.  I pray for you, the strength of your comrades who remain, and for your grieving family and friends.  Thank you for the work you have done to help Afghans and Canadians.

 

[Rocketryan]

Rest in Peace Soldier
My condolences to family and friends

 

[Highland Laddie]

Rest in Peace Soldier
My thoughts are with the family and the soldier's coworkers. A difficult situation to deal with.

 

[geo]

At ease soldier, your duty is done - Rest, we'll take it from here...

At the going down of the sun,
and in the morn,
we will remember them!

CHIMO!

My condolences to the member's family, friends & comrades

 

[forcerecon85]

RIP. So sad it happened in the compound, but we'll have to wait and see what happened. You've served your country, and nobody can ask more then that 

Thousands will support you and your family along the Highway of Heroes on top of all the support our military will provide.

 

[R.O.S]

This is sad. RIP

 

[Mike Baker]

RIP 

 

[Brockvegas]

Beannachd Dia dhuit 

 

[ark]

RIP soldier

 

[Thompson_JM]

RIP.

Regardless of the Circumstance, its Tragic nonetheless...

Strength to his Family and freinds during this difficult time. 

 

[beach_bum]

RIP 

Condolances to friends and family of the soldier.