Interment Ceremonies of Private Kevin Dallaire

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MA-06-005 - August 9, 2006
OTTAWA -The interment ceremony of Private Kevin Dallaire of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Edmonton, will be held August 11, 2006 at 9 a.m. at the Beechwood National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa.
As per the request of the families, media may attend to view the ceremony, though no interviews will be given.
Pte. Dallaire was killed as a result of a rocket propelled grenade attack that occurred August 3 near the village of Pashmul, Afghanistan.
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NOTE TO THE EDITOR: A media pool is in effect due to space limitations in the immediate area of the ceremonies. The National Press Gallery is coordinating the media pool and will share their material with all requesting agencies. Please contact Mr John Waterfield, (613) 992-6517 in advance of the ceremony to be part of the pool.
For more information on Canadian Forces activities in Afghanistan, please visit our Online Newsroom. For more information on the Government of Canada's efforts to help rebuild Afghanistan, please visit the Rebuilding Afghanistan site.

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