Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the Passing of Corporal Francisco Gomez and Corporal Jason Patrick Warren

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The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National Defence, issued the following
statement today on the passing of Corporal Francisco Gomez and Corporal Jason
Patrick Warren:
"I am profoundly saddened by the tragic incident today in Afghanistan
that has claimed the lives of two members of the Canadian Forces and injured
eight others.
Corporal Francisco Gomez and Corporal Jason Patrick Warren were killed today
in a suicide vehicle attack that occurred at 5:20 p.m. local time.
They died while defending the core values and freedoms cherished by Canadians.
Our nation extends its sympathy to the family and friends of these brave individuals
and is hopeful that their injured comrades will soon recover.
Our Canadian Forces members exemplify the best that Canada has to offer. While
we are aware of the risks involved in our mission to Afghanistan, Canadians
are proud of the continuing efforts of our men and women in that country to
bring stability to an area that has known much hardship and ruin.
Through the dedication of men like Corporal Gomez and Corporal Warren, Canada
has made valuable progress in Afghanistan, and we are forever grateful for the
professionalism and courage demonstrated daily by all of our Canadian Forces
members.
On behalf of Canadians, I commend their contribution to our mission in Afghanistan,
and my thoughts are with them."
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