Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the Passing of Corporal Anthony Joseph Boneca

Statement

July 9, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario
The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National Defence, issued the following
statement today on the passing of Corporal Anthony Joseph Boneca.
"It is with deepest sorrow that I learned of the death of Corporal Anthony
Joseph Boneca, who was killed during operations this morning in Afghanistan
at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time. Corporal Boneca was a member of the Lake
Superior Scottish Regiment, based in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of this brave soldier,
who died in the name of democracy, protecting the freedoms we cherish so strongly
as Canadians.
Canada will mourn the loss of Corporal Boneca but he will not be forgotten.
His memory will live on through the people whose lives he has touched, while
fulfilling our mission to bring peace and security to 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. Corporal Boneca's courage in the face of danger
demonstrates the tenacity and strength of all our CF members and it is with
pride that I say he represents the best of Canada--an inspiration to his countrymen.
I stand in honour of his sacrifice and my thoughts and prayers are with him."

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