Six Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan

Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the deaths of Six Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan

OTTAWA – The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of NationalDefence, issued the following statement today on the deaths of six Canadian soldiers:

Sergeant Donald Lucas, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Gagetown, N.B.;
Corporal Christopher Paul Stannix, a Reservist from the Princess Louise Fusiliers, based in Halifax, N.S.;
Corporal Aaron E. Williams, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment;
Corporal Brent D. Poland,
Private Kevin Vincent Kennedy, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment;
Private David Robert Greenslade, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment.

Those who fell will be deeply missed by the Canadian Forces family. The dedication and bravery of these soldiers will be forever remembered. I also extend my wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack.