14 June 2009
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of Corporal Martin Dube, who was serving in Afghanistan:
“On behalf of all Canadians and of the Government of Canada, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Corporal Dube.
"The bravery and dedication of the exceptional men and women of the Canadian Forces is demonstrated on a daily basis. Their tireless work to make Afghanistan a better place to live are testaments to Canada’s most respected and revered values of freedom, demcoracy, human rights and the rule of law.
"As all Canadians join together to mourn the death of Corporal Dube, we are eternally grateful for his sacrifice for this country, while helping to ensure a brighter future for the Afghan people. We are all saddened by this loss”
