Names released of two Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan

DND/Canadian Forces ^ | 2008-08-21 | (press release)

[Clive]

News Release

Names released of two Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan

CEFCOM NR–08.039 - August 21, 2008

OTTAWA – The other two soldiers killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan on 20 August 2008 were:

Corporal Dustin Roy Robert Joseph Wasden,
and
Sapper Stephan John Stock.

Both soldiers were combat engineers with 12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment from Edmonton, Alberta, and attached to the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group.

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[Clive]

The third fallen soldier was previously identified as Sergeant Shawn Eades,also a combat engineer with 12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, attached to the Second Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group

Here is the earlier press release:

News Release

Three Canadian soldiers killed and another injured in Afghanistan

CEFCOM NR–08.038 - August 21, 2008

OTTAWA – Three Canadian soldiers were killed and one soldier injured after an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle, while on patrol, on Highway 1 in Zharey District at approximately 10:30 a.m., Kandahar time, on August 20, 2008.

Sergeant Shawn Allen Eades

One of the fallen soldiers is Sergeant Shawn Eades, a combat engineer with 12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment from Edmonton, Alberta and attached to the Second Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group. At the request of the families, the names of the two other soldiers are being withheld temporarily.

The four soldiers were evacuated to Kandahar Air Field’s Role 3 Multi-National Medical Facility. Sadly, three soldiers were confirmed dead by medical authorities.

The injured soldier is in serious but stable condition. The commitment and sacrifice of our soldiers are helping to make a difference in the lives of the people of Kandahar Province. We will continue with our mission as we remember the lives of our fallen soldiers. We remain committed to working together with the people of Afghanistan to improve security and stability in Kandahar Province.

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[Clive]

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[unkus]

God bless and thanks to our Canadian friends.

[yarddog]

Thank you Canada and to the families of these who gave all.

I recall seeing a program on TV about D-Day and they mentioned that the combat engineers on the first day suffered over 50% casualties. I suspect they are an under appreciated group.

[Volunteer]

Rest in peace and thank you. God bless Canada.

[Edgewood Pilot]

May God Bless our fallen Canadian soldiers and their families. Thank you our Canadian friends for standing with our own American and coalition forces.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends...”

[fanfan]

Thanks for posting this, Clive.

[pgobrien]

God Bless these brave lads.
They do the PPCLI proud.

[Levante]

Thank you Canada.

Heaven just opened it’s gates to two of your finest...