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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>Newspaper</strong>, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 3January 5, 2009Two Canadian soldiers killedand four injured in AfghanistanCEFCOMOTTAWA (December 28,2008) – Two Canadiansoldiers, as well as onemember of the AfghanNational Police and oneAfghan interpreter werekilled on December 27, 2008,when an explosive devicedetonated in their vicinity inthe Panjwayi District.Four other Canadiansoldiers and one Afghaninterpreter were injured inthe incident, which occurredat approximately 12:15 p.m.local time, approximately 25kilometres west of KandaharCity. <strong>The</strong> soldiers wereconducting securityoperations in the area whenthe explosion occurred.Killed in action wasWarrant Officer GaétanRoberge, from the 2ndBattalion, <strong>The</strong> IrishRegiment of Canada. He wasserving as a member of thePolice OperationalMentoring and LiaisonTeam.Also killed in action wasSergeant Gregory JohnKruse, from 2 CombatEngineer Regiment,Canadian Forces BasePetawawa. He was servingas a member of 3rd Battalion,<strong>The</strong> Royal CanadianRegiment Battle Group.Members of Task ForceKandahar are committed toimproving security andincreasing development inKandahar Province. We areall thinking of the family andfriends of our fallencomrades during this sadtime, but are determined tocontinue working with ourAfghan and internationalpartners towards a betterfuture for the people ofAfghanistan.Canadian SoldierKilled in AfghanistanCEFCOMOTTAWA – One Canadiansoldier was killed and threeothers were injured when theirarmoured vehicle was struckby an explosion in ZhareyDistrict about 12:45 p.m.Kandahar time, December 26,2008.<strong>The</strong> fallen soldier is PrivateMichael Freeman of 3rdBattalion, <strong>The</strong> RoyalCanadian Regiment based atCFB Petawawa.<strong>The</strong> injured soldiers wereevacuated by helicopter tothe Role 3 Multi-NationalMedical Facility at KandaharAirfield where all the soldiersare reported to be in goodEAPEmployee Assistance ProgramWhen you needsomeone to talk to, call:Al MacDonald ........ 1532Wayne Atwater ..... 5567Darlene Richards .. 3119Debby Benda ........ 3340condition.All members of Task ForceKandahar are thinking of thefamily and friends of our fallencomrade during this time ofsorrow. <strong>The</strong> dedication andsacrifice of soldiers like PrivateMichael Freeman is helping tomake a difference in the lives ofcountless Afghan citizens.We will continue with ourmission as we remember the lifeof Private Michael Freeman.We remain committed toimproving security andstability in Kandahar Provinceand working together withlocal Afghans to achieve peaceand prosperity for theircountry.This newspaper can be recycledthrough the recycling program at14 Wing Greenwood, curb sidecollection programs or at yournearest Enviro Depot. Contact theEnvironment Office, at14 WingGreenwood765-1494ext. 5367www.charleneinthecomoxvalley.comWarrant Officer GaétanRoberge / AdjudantGaétan Roberge.(credit/source: CF Photo)Your Mortgage, Your WayWith access to dozens of lenders, you have options.A Mortgage Consultant can find the mortgage that suits you!Isn’t that the way it should be?Call now for your free, no-obligation consultation.Shannon Hamley, Mortgage ConsultantPhone: 902.681.1100 Fax: 902.681.3734Cell: 902.840.3415E-mail: shannonhamley@freedomatlantic.comDeux soldats canadiens tués etquatre blessés en AfghanistanSergeant Gregory JohnKruse / Sergent GregoryJohn Kruse.(credit/source: CF Photo)COMFECOTTAWA (le 28décembre 2008) – Deuxsoldats canadiens en plusd’un membre de la policenationale afghane et d’uninterprète afghan ont ététués, le 27 décembre 2008,lorsqu’ils ont été victimed’une explosion.L’incident est survenudans le district dePanjwayi.Quatre soldatscanadiens et un autreinterprète afghan ont aussiété blessés lors del’incident.qui a pris place après de 25 km à l’ouest dela ville de Kandahar vers12 h 15, heure deKandahar.A été tué au combat :l’adjudant Gaétan Robergedu 2e Bataillon <strong>The</strong> IrishRegiment of Canada. Ilservait comme membre del’équipe de liaison et dementorat opérationneltravaillant à former lesUn soldat canadien tué en AfghanistanCOMFECOTTAWA– Un soldatcanadien a été tuéaujourd’hui et trois autresPrivate Michael Freeman / Soldat Michael Freeman(credit/source: CF Photo)ont été blessés lorsque leurvéhicule blindé a été la cibled’une explosion. L’incidentest survenu dans le districtde Zharey vers 12 h 45, heurede Kandahar le 26 décembre2008.Le militaire décédé est lesoldat Michael Freeman du3e Bataillon du RoyalCanadian Regiment de laBase des Forces canadiennesde Petawawa.Les soldats blessés ont étéévacués par hélicoptère versl’installation médicalemultinationale de l’aérodromede Kandahar où les soldatssont jugés comme étant enbonne condition.membres de la policenationale afghane.Est aussi mort aucombat, le sergent GregoryJohn Kruse du 2 CombatEngineer Regiment de laBase des Forcescanadiennes de Petawawa.Il servait au sein du 3eBataillon du groupetactique <strong>The</strong> RoyalCanadian Regiment.Les membres de la Forceopérationnelle à Kandaharsont engagés à améliorerla sécurité et à augmenterle développement dans laprovince de Kandahar.Nous pensons tous auxfamilles et amis de noscamarades décédés aucours de cette tristepériode mais nous sommesd’autant plus déterminés àpoursuivre notreengagement avec nospartenaires afghans etinternationaux vers unmeilleur avenir pour lepeuple de l’Afghanistan.Les pensées de tous lesmembres de la Forceopérationnelle à Kandaharaccompagnent la famille etles amis du militaire décédépendant cette périodedifficile. Le sens du devoir etle sacrifice ultime de soldatscomme le soldat MichaelFreeman contribuent à aiderla population afghane et àaméliorer leurs conditions devie.Nous nous souviendronsde notre camarade alors quenous poursuivons notremission visant à apporter lasécurité et la stabilité auxhabitants de la province deKandahar.

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