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Cpl Steve Martin Killed in Afghanistan - 18 Dec 2010

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Cpl Martin.  I hate hearing news like this.
 
RIP Steve.. it's was very hard for me to meet you at the Ramp. My condolences to the family.

Pro Patria,
TN2IC

:cdn:
 
RIP Cpl Martin. My condolences to both family and friends who knew this brave soldier.
 
Repose en Paix Steve...

Blue skies and soft landings.

:salute:

Je Me Souviens
:cdn:
 
Rest in peace, soldier.

You have done your duty.

My condolences to his friends and family.
 
Reportedly arriving in Trenton tomorrow (21 Dec 10):
The repatriation ceremony for the latest Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 21 .... The (A)irbus carrying Cpl. Martin's body is expected to arrive on Tuesday in Trenton at 2 p.m. with the ceremony wrapping up around 2:45 p.m. The motorcade carrying Cpl. Martin's remains will travel along the Highway of Heroes (Hwy. 401), passing through Durham Region around 3:30 p.m. ....
 
News Room
Our Fallen Comrade Returns Home
MA – 10.062 - December 20, 2010


OTTAWA - Our fallen comrade, Corporal Steve Martin of the 3rd Battalion Royal 22e Regiment, based at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Valcartier, Quebec, will return home to Canada tomorrow.

Where: 8 Wing, CFB Trenton, Ontario.

When: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 2 p.m.

What: At the request of the family, media will not be permitted on the tarmac.

Present to pay their respects will be His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada; The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence; Mr. Habibullah Qaderi, the Consul General of Afghanistan (Toronto); and other dignitaries.

Corporal Martin was killed after an improvised explosive device detonated while on operations in the Panjwa’i district of Kandahar Province, at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time on December 18, 2010. 

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Note to Editors/News Directors:
For more information: Captain Jen Jones, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Public Affairs Officer Tel: (613)243-6358 or e-mail: jennifer.jones2@forces.gc.ca

As this is a solemn and formal occasion, all attending are requested to dress appropriately.

 
According to the DND website he arrives home tomorrow at 1400 hrs in Trenton. I just flew in to TO from Edmonton this evening for Xmas and fully plan on being on a overpass of the Highway of Heroes tomorrow afternoon. Godspeed Cpl Steve Martin.
 
Rest In Peace Cpl. Martin  :salute:

It looks like the repatriation has been delayed because of the weather in Europe. It is tentatively rescheduled for 22 Dec 2010 @ 14:00, but will be confirmed later today by DND.

http://www.680news.com/news/national/article/160075--repatriation-ceremony-delayed-until-wednesday-due-to-europe-weather

If anyone else is in Whitby, I will be heading to the Brock Street overpass once the details are confirmed.
 
This also on the delay........

Severe winter weather in Europe delays repatriation of Canadian soldier
By: The Canadian Press 21/12/2010
Article Link

CFB TRENTON, Ont. - The repatriation ceremony for the latest Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan has been delayed because of severe winter weather in Europe.

The military transport plane carrying Cpl. Steve Martin was expected to arrive at CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario at 2 p.m. EST today.

However, a spokeswoman at CFB Trenton says the plane stopped in Germany but is now delayed there because of the weather.

Travel in Europe, especially in England, has been hampered over several days due to inclement weather as airports struggle to keep runways free of snow and ice.

The repatriation ceremony has been tentatively rescheduled to Wednesday at 2 p.m., but that is expected to be confirmed later today.
More on link
 
:yellow: RIP Steve, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.  :salute:
 
News Room
24 Delay
Our Fallen Comrade Returns Home
MA – 10.063 - December 21, 2010


OTTAWA – Due to weather related delays, the repatriation of our fallen comrade, Corporal Steve Martin of the 3rd Battalion Royal 22e Regiment, based at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Valcartier, Quebec, has been delayed by 24 hours and is now tentatively scheduled for tomorrow.

Where: 8 Wing, CFB Trenton, Ontario.

When: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 2 p.m.

What: At the request of the family, media will not be permitted on the tarmac.

Present to pay their respects will be His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada; The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence; Mr. Habibullah Qaderi, the Consul General of Afghanistan (Toronto); and other dignitaries.

Corporal Martin was killed after an improvised explosive device detonated while on operations in the Panjwa’i district of Kandahar Province, at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time on December 18, 2010. 

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Note to Editors/News Directors:
For more information: Captain Jen Jones, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Public Affairs Officer Tel: (613)243-6358 or e-mail: jennifer.jones@forces.gc.ca.

As this is a solemn and formal occasion, all attending are requested to dress appropriately.
 
"The arrival of the motorcade at Corporal Steve Martins Repatriation":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvgdcrC0vHs

"Corporal Martins Escort walks the line and thanks everyone video #1":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCyvJyfyqfA

"The end of the repatriation ceremony for Corporal Martin":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGQGrLDGtNY
 
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