NR - 10.054 - June 7, 2010
OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
“On behalf of the Defence family, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sergeant Martin Goudreault, who was killed by an improvised explosive device while investigating a suspected weapons cache.
Sergeant Martin Goudreault served to help build a safe and stable future for Afghans, and he did so with honor and pride. This tragic loss is another example of the daily risks faced by the men and women of the Canadian Forces.
Canada is in Afghanistan at the request of the democratically elected Afghan government as part of a UN-mandated, NATO-led mission. Together we are helping rebuild Afghanistan as a self-sufficient democratic society.
The Government of Canada and its international allies are committed achieving peace and stability for the Afghan people.
Sergeant Martin Goudreault’s sacrifice will not be forgotten and it will not deter us from continuing to help Afghans rebuild their country.”
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