Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the death of Private Robert Costall

Statement

NR06.009 - March 29, 2006
OTTAWA -- Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National
Defence, issued the following statement this morning:
"We mourn today the death of Private Robert Costall who fell while
defending his comrades when insurgents attacked them last night northwest of
Kandahar in Afghanistan. There is no greater loss to a family and friends than
that of a loved one. And there is no greater loss to the Canadian Forces
family than that of one of its own. My heartfelt thoughts and sympathies are
with his family today and we hope for a speedy recovery of those injured.
I join with Canadians who stand proudly with our men and women of the
Canadian Forces as they steadfastly continue this mission to protect Canada
and Canadians from the global threats of terrorism and help bring stability
and security to the people of Afghanistan. There are risks involved in this
operation, but our members are among the best trained, and most experienced
soldiers in the world. They are fully prepared for the mission in Afghanistan.
Private Costall will not be forgotten."
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