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Sgt. Martin Goudreault Killed in Afghanistan- 07 June 10

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Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan

Last Updated: Monday, June 7, 2010 | 12:37 AM ET

A Canadian soldier has been killed by an explosive device in Afghanistan.

Sgt. Martin Goudreault, 35, died while on patrol Sunday, Brig.-Gen. Jon Vance said.

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Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/06/07/afghanistan-audreault.html#ixzz0q8zM66IW



RIP Sgt Martin Goudreault

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edit for date
 
Fuck, fuck, fuck.... a bad day just got a whole lot worse, CHIMO brother.
 
Rest in Peace. My sincerest condolences go out to family, friends, and comrades.  :salute:
 
RIP and my condolences.


edit: I suggest correcting the month in the title.
 
News here said 5 NATO soldiers KIA'd, 4 US and the other nationality was not mentioned. Now we know.

Sad news for everyone, not only in Canada but the 4 Americans too.

OWDU
 
Reproduced under the Fair Dealing provisions (§29) of the Copyright Act from the Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/blast-kills-canadian-soldier-in-afghanistan/article1594303/
Blast kills Canadian soldier in Afghanistan
Sudbury native Sergeant Martin Goudreault, 35, latest Canadian casualty

Kandahar — The Canadian Press
Published on Monday, Jun. 07, 2010

Another Canadian soldier has been killed in Afghanistan.

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Sergeant Martin Goudreault is the 147th member of the Canadian military killed in Afghanistan
The Canadian Forces Handout Photo


Sergeant Martin Goudreault, 35, was killed by an improvised explosive device at 6:30 a.m. Sunday in the Panjwaii district.

The Sudbury, Ont., native was on a foot patrol near the village of Nakhonay, about 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar city at the time of the blast.

Brigadier-General Jon Vance, the commander of Task Force Kandahar, said Sgt. Goudreault was recognized early in his career for his leadership.

“Sgt. Goudreault was a model soldier, someone the soldiers in his section could look up to and emulate."

“Insurgents hide their weapons and IEDs amongst the civilian population and soldiers like Martin, both Canadian and Afghan, are working each and every day to find and eliminate these weapons caches,” said Brig.-Gen. Vance.

Sgt. Goudreault was a member of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment based at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, serving with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

It's the first Canadian death in Afghanistan since May 24, when Trooper Larry Rudd died after an improvised explosive device detonated in the Panjwaii district.

The latest death brings to 147 the number of Canadian military personnel who have died since the Afghan mission began in 2002.

Two civilians — diplomat Glyn Berry and journalist Michelle Lang — have also been killed.

 
News Room
One Canadian soldier killed by improvised explosive device
CEFCOM NR – 10.012 - June 7, 2010


OTTAWA — One Canadian soldier was killed after an improvised explosive device detonated during a foot patrol, about 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City, in the Panjwayi District, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Kandahar time on 6 June 2010.


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Sergeant Martin Goudreault

Killed in action was Sergeant Martin Goudreault from 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, based in Edmonton, Alberta, and was serving in Afghanistan as a member of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

All members of Task Force Afghanistan are thinking of the family and friends of the fallen soldier during this difficult time. We will not forget this soldier’s sacrifice as we continue to bring security and hope to the people of Kandahar Province.

Canada in partnership with the Afghan government and ISAF remain committed to improving the security situation in order to set the conditions for reconstruction and development in the region. Together, Afghan National Security Forces and Joint Task Force Afghanistan continue to maintain the initiative in Kandahar Province.

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Note to editors: A photograph of Sergeant Martin Goudreault is available on the Fallen Canadians page of the Department of National Defence website. Please visit http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/fallen-disparus/index-eng.asp

News Room

Statement By The Minister Of National Defence On The Death Of A Canadian Soldier In Afghanistan
NR - 10.054 - June 7, 2010


OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:

“On behalf of the Defence family, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sergeant Martin Goudreault, who was killed by an improvised explosive device while investigating a suspected weapons cache.

Sergeant Martin Goudreault served to help build a safe and stable future for Afghans, and he did so with honor and pride. This tragic loss is another example of the daily risks faced by the men and women of the Canadian Forces.

Canada is in Afghanistan at the request of the democratically elected Afghan government as part of a UN-mandated, NATO-led mission. Together we are helping rebuild Afghanistan as a self-sufficient democratic society.

The Government of Canada and its international allies are committed achieving peace and stability for the Afghan people.

Sergeant Martin Goudreault’s sacrifice will not be forgotten and it will not deter us from continuing to help Afghans rebuild their country.”


Fallen Soldier
June 7, 2010

Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of Sergeant Martin Goudreault


OTTAWA—It was with profound sadness that, following Canadian Forces Day, we learned that another of our soldiers has died in Afghanistan. Sergeant Martin Goudreault who was from 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, based in Edmonton, Alberta, was killed by an improvised explosive device while investigating a suspected weapons cache about 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar.  He was serving as a member of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

Yet again, we have received a cruel reminder of the dangers that daily confront our troops deployed to this troubled area of the world. We admire them all the more as their sense of duty compels them to answer their country’s call with valour, determination and incredible generosity. Sergeant Goudreault has given his all, sacrificing everything to this demanding and dangerous mission, convinced, along with the comrades he left behind, that he could help build a better future for a people who rightly aspire to freedom and security.

To his family, loved ones, friends and comrades who mourn his loss today and who always supported him, we extend our deepest condolences. May they know they are not alone, and that, like them, Canadians are saddened by this loss and stand with them during this difficult time.

Michaëlle Jean

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Media Information:
Marie-Ève Létourneau
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-0287
www.gg.ca
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca


Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
7 June 2010
Ottawa, Ontario


Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:

“On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sergeant Martin Goudreault, who died yesterday in Afghanistan.  This brave soldier was killed when an improvised devise exploded while he was investigating a suspected weapons cache.

“The Canadian mission in Afghanistan has many challenges, but the Canadian Forces are dedicated to making a difference in support of this United Nations-mandated, NATO-led mission.

“The lives of the Afghan people are better due to the efforts of Canadians like Sergeant Goudreault who provide security and stability.  These are the cornerstones that will allow the country to rebuild and grow into the future. 

“The Government of Canada and all Canadians are proud of our men and women of the Canadian Forces.  Sergeant Goudreault’s sacrifice will not be forgotten.”

 
"For the Fallen" by Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.


Condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Goudreault.

CHIMO!


 
RIP Sgt!  :salute:

My condolences to your friends, family and brothers in arms who you've left behind 

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That is a bad area.  My deepest condolences to Sgt Goudreault's family, friends and comrades.  :salute: :cdn:
 
Condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the latest fallen....

:salute:
 
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