STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

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December 10, 2004 OTTAWA -- Mr. Bill Graham, Minister of National Defence today issued the following statement: "On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, I would like to express heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Captain Miles Selby, the Canadian Forces Snowbird pilot who lost his life today in a tragic training accident that also injured Capt Chuck Mallett. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. We wish Capt Mallett a speedy recovery. I was deeply saddened to learn of this horrible loss which is not only a loss to the Snowbird community, the Air Force, and the Canadian Forces, but also to all Canadians who know and love the Snowbirds, a true source of Canadian pride. The Snowbirds act as Canadian ambassadors in demonstrating to the public the skill, professionalism and teamwork of the men and women of the Canadian Forces. Capt Selby exemplified these qualities and will be sadly missed." -30-

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