Pte Alexandre Péloquin, Killed in Afghanistan by IED- 08 June 2009

[BernDawg]

Stand easy lad, stand easy

 

[Eye In The Sky]

RIP Pte Péloquin.  My condolences to the Regimental family, comrades, friends and family of a brave Canadian.

Repos dans la paix, Péloquin privé. Mes condoléances à la famille régimentaire, aux camarades, aux amis et à ceux aimés d'un autre Canadien courageux. Mes excuses pour mon pauvre Français.

 

[leroi]

Condolences to the family, the military family and friends of Private Péloquin.

Rest in Peace.

 

[Tulach Ard]

Hats off to you PTE Peloquin, my heart is with both your families.

RIP you have done well.

 

[ENGINEERS WIFE]

FREEDOM
All enjoy it.
Some use it.
Few defend it.

Thank you Pte Alexandre Peloqin for being one of those few.
You are a true Canadian hero and your sacrifice is not in vain and will not be forgotten.

And my your family find comfort in the fact that you were doing a job you wanted to do and that you are one of those men willing to step up to try and make the world a better place, at any cost.

Thank You!
Robin

:yellow:SOT:yellow:

 

[a78jumper]

Just back from the ramp ceremony. He is on his way home. Godspeed.

 

[jollyjacktar]

Just back from the Ramp Ceremony and Viewing.  The Ramp was well attended by all Nations, thanks to all of you.  The viewings are not as well attended, I don't think they are well known amongst the troops.  As always my deepest condolences to the family and comrades of Sdt Peloquin. 

My heart was heavy meeting and shaking the hands of his escorts and guard.  Saying, and meaning you are sorry for the loss of their friend just does not seem to be enough although they did appreciate it.  Poor boys are taking it hard, he will be missed by all.

 

[Nagual]

R.I.P. 

Je me souviens.

 

[vonGarvin]

Just back from the Ramp Ceremony and Viewing.  The Ramp was well attended by all Nations, thanks to all of you.  The viewings are not as well attended, I don't think they are well known amongst the troops.  As always my deepest condolences to the family and comrades of Sdt Peloquin. 

My heart was heavy meeting and shaking the hands of his escorts and guard.  Saying, and meaning you are sorry for the loss of their friend just does not seem to be enough although they did appreciate it.  Poor boys are taking it hard, he will be missed by all.

I know your pain and I've felt it.  I only attended one viewing.  Unfortunately, I was usually deep in work.  I was in the BG HQ, and I usually had deliverables that were vital for the fight.  Having said that, I too felt the pain of shaking hands of the survivors.  And I once had the honour to bear the flag for a ceremony.  They are simple, but classy.  I'm certain that Sdt Péloquin's mates have heavy hearts tonight, but I am also just as certain that they will more than live up to the traditions of their regiment and continue to carry on the fight.

 

[Yrys]

Condolences to Pte. Péloquin's family, colleagues, friends, loved ones and loving ones.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Déclaration de la famille du soldat Alexandre Péloquin:

La famille du soldat Alexandre Péloquin, militaire décédé hier en Afghanistan, souhaite émettre une courte déclaration aux médias :

    "C'est évidemment avec une profonde tristesse que nous avons accueilli hier l'annonce du décès de notre fils Alexandre. Il était passionné par la vie et par son travail de militaire, qu'il occupait depuis peu. Nous trouvons d'ailleurs là un certain réconfort, sachant qu'il n'est pas mort en vain puisqu'il faisait ce qu'il aimait.  Au cours de ta trop brève existence, Alexandre, nous avons eu l'insigne honneur d'être à tes côtés et de te voir grandir. Ton dévouement est sans doute le plus grand souvenir que garderont ceux qui t'ont côtoyé et adoré.  Tous ces petits moments de vie resteront gravés à tout jamais dans notre mémoire.  Repose en paix!"

(....)

    La famille Péloquin souhaite que les représentants des médias respectent leur intimité durant cette période de deuil difficile. Ils ne souhaitent donc pas réaliser d'entrevues médiatiques. L'information concernant le rapatriement et le service funéraire sera transmise plus tard, lorsque les détails seront connus ....

 

[M Feetham]

Fair winds and following seas.

 

[ENGINEERS WIFE]

Our Fallen Soldier Returns Home
LFCA MA 09-10 - June 10, 2009

OTTAWA – Our fallen soldier, Private Alexandre Péloquin, from the 3e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier near Quebec City, returns home to Canada tomorrow.

Where: Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Ontario.

When: hursday, June 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

What: At the wishes of the families, media will not be permitted on the tarmac.

Present to pay their respects will be Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, Mr. Laurie Hawn, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of the Defence Staff, General Walt Natynczyk and other dignitaries.

Private Péloquin was killed when an explosive device detonated during a foot patrol in the Panjwai District. The incident took place in an area south-west of Kandahar City at around 9:20 a.m., Kandahar time, June 8, 2009. He was serving as a member of the 2e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group.

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http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/view-news-afficher-nouvelles-eng.asp?id=3000

 

[R. Jorgensen]

Rest in peace, my sincerest condolences to the family, the Regiment, and friends of Pte Peloquin.  :yellow:

 

[wildman0101]

rest in peace soldier (salute)
you will not be forgotton (canada flag)
condolences to family,, comrades,, and friends... (yellow ribbon)
thank-you for carrying the torch brave one,,
we will remember you....
salute
                      scoty b

 

[walkhard]

I have nothing but respect for out soldiers, RIP .