Canadian soldier killed by IED
A Canadian soldier on foot patrol in southern Afghanistan was killed Monday by an improvised explosive device in the volatile Panjwaii district.
Pte. Alexandre (Pelo) Peloquin, 20, of the 3e Bataillon, Royal 22e Regiment, was based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier near Quebec City.
Peloquin’s hometown has not been released. He is survived by his mother, Monique.
“Pelo, as named by his friends, was a strong man, remarkably fit and very courageous,” said Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance, the senior commander in Kandahar province.
“His family and friends should be very proud of him, and so should all Canadians, for he represented the very best of Canada.”
No other soldiers were injured in the explosion, which occurred around 9:20 a.m. local time in Nakhoney, a village about 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar city.
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Mac Says:
My sympathies for his family. Rest in peace…
Posted on June 8th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
beentheredonethat Says:
OMG yes, condolences to the parents for the loss of their only child. I simply cannot fathom the grief. They should know that the hearts of Canadians who didn’t even know their courageous son weep for him along with them.
This song was inspired by the renaming of the 401 between Toronto and CFB Trenton and Canada’s fallen soldiers
‘Never had a chance to say goodbye’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKmA_DPeOrI
Posted on June 9th, 2009 at 1:17 pm