Canadian soldier killed in gun battle with insurgents

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A Canadian soldier from Brantford, Ont., was killed Tuesday when insurgents fired on a security foot patrol in southern Afghanistan, a military spokesman said.

Capt. Richard Leary, a platoon commander of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Light Infantry regiment, based in Shilo, Man., was struck when Afghan and Canadian soldiers came under small-arms fire in the Panjwaii district, said Col. Jamie Cade, deputy commander of the Canadian mission.

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[Fubar]

Seems like every asshole with a computer is making shitty comments on the heels of this hero's death.

We humbly thank Capt. Richard Steven Leary for his service and our prayers are now with his family and comrades.

RIP

The Repatriation is tentatively scheduled for June 6th, which of course is the anniversary of DDay...I understand this Hero's hometown was Brantford, ON...so we will stay close to his funeral details.

[mikedetejas]

"The nation which forgets its defenders, will itself be forgotten" C. Coolidge


My condolences to Capt Leary's family and friends.
RIP soldier.

[Mominatrix]

Sad news. Our prayers go out for this brave soldiers family. RIP.

[TexasRed]

RIP Capt. Leary.

[MLC]

R.I.P. Captain Leary and may god comfort his family somehow.