Sdt. Simon Longtin, 3e Bn, Royal 22e -- 19 août 07

[Loachman]

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/War_Terror/2007/08/19/4429460-cp.html

Canadian soldier killed

By R

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (CP) - Another Canadian soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan - the 67th since the military mission began in 2002.

The 23-year-old member of the Royal 22nd Regiment - the Van Doos - was killed early today when when his LAV light armoured vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb.

The solider and his unit were on convoy escort duty when the bomb detonated west of Kandahar city, five kilometres east of the volatile village of Masum Ghar.

The solider's name is not being immediately released at the request of family.

The death is the first Canadian fatality in Afghanistan since July 4, when five soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb while travelling in a light armoured vehicle just west of Kandahar.

 

[Lance Wiebe]

I hate waking up to see news like this!

My condolences to his family and friends.

RIP, soldier.  You'll not be forgotten.

 

[Brockvegas]

Rest easy brother, I'll see you on the Highway of Heroes when you get home.

 

[Jantor]

Rest in Peace

 

[Nfld Sapper]

DND News Release

News Release
Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan
CEFCOM NR–07.032 - August 19, 2007

OTTAWA – A Canadian soldier was killed today after the vehicle he was traveling in, a LAV III, struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The incident occurred roughly 1:41 am Kandahar time, approximately 20 km West of Kandahar City. The soldier was immediately evacuated from the scene by helicopter for urgent medical attention, but later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead upon his arrival at the Multinational hospital located at Kandahar Airfield. At the time of the incident, the Canadian convoy was returning from a Forward Operating Base following a re-supply mission from Kandahar Airfield.

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

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this fine soldier. There is no way to comfort those who are grieving today except to say this soldier was an exceptional Canadian who deserve the gratitude and respect of his nation.

We will mourn the passing of our comrade, we will honour him in the best military tradition; we will carry on with our mission, so his sacrifice will not have been in vain.  Though very saddened by this incident, Canadian troops in Afghanistan remain committed to the critical mission of helping the Afghan people achieve peace and stability so they can have a better life.

 

[manhole]

Rest in Peace........

 

[1R22eR]

Rest in peace  :'( Repose en paix...


Je me souviens...

 

[The Bread Guy]

Repose en paix...

More news
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=974ee483-4cef-4722-9ef8-29136b99c0ad&k=43355
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N19243915.htm

en français
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070819/CPACTUALITES/70819003/6488/CPACTUALITES
http://www.matin.qc.ca/articles/20070819062020/soldat_royal_22e_regiment_valcartier_est_tue_afghanistan.html

 

[missing1]

Repose en paix... 

Dave Payne

 

[slowmode]

Rest In Peace Brother 

I really hope they release the name soon, I am really worred now due to the fact I have many friends from the Vandoos there.

 

[mudrecceman]

RIP

:cdnsalute:

 

[01-09]

:-[ Je pensais pas être stressée autant. Mais, le gars ya mon âge, je le connais probablement. 

RIP

Mes condoléances à la famille (Tant militaire que civile)

 

[3rd Herd]

Rest In Peace Brother 

I really hope they release the name soon, I am really worred now due to the fact I have many friends from the Vandoos there.

Another thing you have to deal with, the waitting. I do not know of any easy solutions for that one. But trust you are not alone.

RIP
Van Doo

 

[Blakey]

Rest In Peace Brother 

I really hope they release the name soon, I am really worred now due to the fact I have many friends from the Vandoos there.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070818/afghan_death_070818/20070819?hub=TopStories

A Canadian soldier escorting a convoy in southern Afghanistan has died from injuries inflicted by a roadside bomb.

Simon Longtin, 23-year-old private from the Montreal area, was with the Royal 22nd Regiment, the Quebec-based Van Doos.  He is the first member of the regiment to die in Afghanistan and the 67th Canadian military casualty overall since 2002.

 

[Mike Baker]

RIP brother 

 

[muffin]

RIP  Soldat - Mes condoléances à la famille

Maggie

 

[Pte.Butt]

And when he gets to the the gates of Heaven, to St.Peters he will tell, ''One more Soldier reporting SIR! I've served my time in hell''

R.I.P 

 

[CdnArtyWife]

The first for Roto 4. What a shame.

Sincerest condolences to the friends, family and regt of the fallen.

RIP

 

[Douke]

Condoléances à la famille et aux proches...

Dans nos coeurs loyaux tu aura 23 ans à jamais.
RIP

 

[MikeL]

RIP