MA-01 - October 7, 2006
THUNDER BAY, Ont. – Private Klukie's funeral service will take place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 207 South Brodie Street in Thunder Bay this Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. Media may attend the funeral but will be restricted to the exterior of the church at a designated location. Interment will follow the funeral service. The interment will not be open to the media.
Prior to the church service media will have an opportunity to be briefed by Warrant Officer Dave Fisher, Sergeant Major 1 RCR, the Duke of Edinburgh's Coy and second in command of the funeral ceremony. Details as follows:
Where: across the street from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church;
When: 1000 - 1015 hrs;
What: Warrant Officer Fisher will speak about the significance and details of the military funeral and take your questions.
As a reminder the family do not wish to speak with the media for interviews.
Present at the funeral, to pay their respects, will be Brigadier-General M. Skidmore, Commander of Land Force Western Area and other dignitaries.
Private Josh Klukie was a member of the 1st Battailon, the Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Petawawa, Ontario. Private Klukie died from the blast from an improvised explosive device, September 29, while he was conducting a foot patrol in the Panjwayi district, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
Canada is in Afghanistan helping to stabilize and reconstruct the country. Private Klukie gave his life so that the Afghan people have a means to build a better future for themselves and their communities. We honour Private Klukie's courage and commitment. His sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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Note to editors & news directors: For further information please contact Maureen Villeneuve, Public Affairs at (204) 291-8942 (cell).
