STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of Corporal Thomas James Hamilton, Private John Michael Roy Curwin, and Private Justin Peter Jones, who were serving in Afghanistan:
“On behalf of all Canadians and of the Government of Canada, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the friends and families of Corporal Thomas James Hamilton, Private John Michael Roy Curwin, and Private Justin Peter Jones, who were killed when the vehicle they were riding in struck an IED while patrolling an area near Kandahar City. We also want to wish a quick recovery to their comrade who was injured in the same incident. This tragic incident demonstrates the considerable risk faced by the exceptional men and women of the Canadian Forces as they work to promote freedom, security and democracy in Afghanistan.
While profoundly saddened, Canada will not waver in its support for CF members, as they continue to work with Canadian civilians and our NATO allies in the international community’s mission to help Afghans rebuild their country. As Canada mourns the death of Corporal Hamilton, Private Curwin and Private Jones, we are grateful for their selfless service to this country, while helping to ensure a brighter future for the Afghan people.”
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