Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the Deaths of Two Canadian Soldiers In Afghanistan

Statement

NR–08.001 - January 7, 2008
OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister
of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency,
issued the following statement today on the deaths of two Canadian soldiers
in Afghanistan:
"We have all been deeply saddened to hear of the deaths of Warrant Officer
Hani Massouh, and Corporal Éric Labbé, who died in a tragic accident
while serving Canada in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their
loved ones at this time of loss.
These soldiers were participating in Operation
TENG AZEM (Steadfast Decision) when their armoured vehicle rolled over into
a streambed. This operation was a joint ISAF and Afghan National Security Forces
effort aimed at disrupting insurgent activities in the region and establishing
a permanent coalition presence in the area. These efforts are part of Canada's
overall mission to improve security and allow progress with much-needed reconstruction
and development."
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Warrant Officer Hani Massouh, and Corporal Éric Labbé were members
of the 2e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment, based in Valcartier, Québec.

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