One Canadian soldier killed by improvised explosive device

DND/Canadian Forces ^ | 2010-06-07 | (press release)

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One Canadian soldier killed by improvised explosive device

CEFCOM NR – 10.012 - June 7, 2010

OTTAWA — One Canadian soldier was killed after an improvised explosive device detonated during a foot patrol, about 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City, in the Panjwayi District, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Kandahar time on 6 June 2010.

Killed in action was Sergeant Martin Goudreault from 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, based in Edmonton, Alberta, and was serving in Afghanistan as a member of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

All members of Task Force Afghanistan are thinking of the family and friends of the fallen soldier during this difficult time. We will not forget this soldier’s sacrifice as we continue to bring security and hope to the people of Kandahar Province.

Canada in partnership with the Afghan government and ISAF remain committed to improving the security situation in order to set the conditions for reconstruction and development in the region. Together, Afghan National Security Forces and Joint Task Force Afghanistan continue to maintain the initiative in Kandahar Province.

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Note to editors: A photograph of Sergeant Martin Goudreault is available on the Fallen Canadians page of the Department of National Defence website. Please visit http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/fallen-disparus/index-eng.asp

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[fatnotlazy]

May God rest his soul and comfort his family and friends.

[Gay State Conservative]

Rest in peace,Sergeant.

[FES0844]

Foot patrol....Just wondering.....why can’t they use robots or motorized toy cars to go before them...??? Wouldn’t something like that help? Just asking.

[Gay State Conservative]

Foot patrol....Just wondering.....why can’t they use robots or motorized toy cars to go before them...??? Wouldn’t something like that help? Just asking.

That could very possibly result in fewer coalition troops being killed/maimed.But my understanding is that part of the mission is "hearts and minds" and robots aren't good at that.I'm no military strategist so I could very well be wrong.Just a hunch on my part.

[styky]

May God be with his family and friends in the days ahead for comfort. How do you begin to thank someone who has given their life on your behalf. God bless him.