To Our Men In Uniform.

Everyone knows that Canada is fighting in Afghanistan. We have been doing so since 2002. So far we have lost 77 good men and a diplomat to things such as roadside bombs and combat. As of January 15th, we have lost 62 soldiers to combat/attacks/expolsions, 6 to "friendly fire", 7 accidental deaths, 1 self-inflicted and 2 still under investigation. In 2002, we lost 4 to the friendly fire accident of April 18, 2002. In 2003, we lost 2 soldiers to a landmine. In 2004, we lost a soldier to a sucide attack. In 2005, we lost another soldier to a LAV 3 rollover. In 2006 we lost 36 soldiers to varoius things like IED's and other things. In 2007 we lost 30 soldiers to various sources. And now it is 2008 and we have already lost 3 soldiers in16 days. If this keeps up, 2008 could be the bloodiest year in Afghanistan so far. So here's to the brave men and women who answer the call and pay the ultimate price for a country halfway around the world. People of the Canadian Armed Force I Salute You!!!



Manfred