Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the Passing of Master Corporal Timothy Wilson

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OTTAWA - Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National Defence, issued the following
statement today:
"Today, Master Corporal Timothy Wilson died from injuries he sustained
in an accident in Afghanistan on March 2nd.
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Master
Corporal Wilson in their hour of pain. Their loss is also Canada's loss.
As this sad moment illustrates, there are risks to our mission in Afghanistan.
But the men and women of the Canadian Forces understand those risks. They understand
that their presence in Afghanistan is necessary to help the Afghan people have
a better future. And most of all, they understand that it is necessary to protect
Canada from the scourge of terrorism.
I know that Canadians proudly stand behind the Canadian Forces as they work
to ensure our safety and security."
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Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the Passing of Master Corporal Timothy Wilson

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