Posted on 09/05/2006 4:34:25 PM PDT by Clive
Media Advisory
Remains of Fallen Soldiers Returning Home
LFCA MA / SCFT AM 06-21 - September 5, 2006
OTTAWA, Ont. — The remains of five Canadian soldiers based at CFB Petawawa, are scheduled to return home to Canada tomorrow.
Where: 8 Wing Trenton, Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Ontario.
When: Wednesday, September 6, 5 p.m.
What: As per the family’s request, media are invited to view the arrival, although no interviews will be given.
Warrant Officer Richard Francis Nolan, 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (1 RCR).Warrant Officer Frank Robert Mellish, 1 RCR.
Sgt. Shane Stachnik, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER).
Pte. William Jonathan James Cushley, 1 RCR.
Pte. Mark Anthony Graham, 1 RCR.
Present to pay their respects will be The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Rick Hillier, and other dignitaries.
Note to the Editor/News Director:
Interested media must contact Capt. Nicole Meszaros, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Public Affairs Officer, who can be reached at (613) 392-2811 ext. 2041, mobile (613) 391-5233 or at: meszaros.nl@forces.gc.ca.
For flight information, contact the Air Passenger Terminal at 1-800-487-1186.
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Sincerest respect and thoughts for all who loved these brave men.
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