Canadian soldier dies in firefight in Afghanistan

[speed]

A Canadian soldier has died of injuries sustained in a firefight with insurgents in Zhari district of Kandahar province, military officials said Saturday.

The soldier has been identified as Master Cpl. Josh Roberts of the 2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based out of Shilo, Man.

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[RegStonge]

Thanks Speed Man, this is the information that I received too... Standby for Repatriation this week, timing to come later on..

89th Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan during firefight with insurgents
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ZHARI DISTRICT, Afghanistan — A Canadian soldier has been killed in a firefight with insurgents in the volatile Zhari District, west of Kandahar city.

The soldier has been identified as Master Cpl. Josh Roberts of the Second Battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based out of Shilo, Man.

The Saskatchewan native died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Roberts was involved in a joint operation aimed at disrupting insurgent activity in a rugged farming area when the incident occurred.

It's believed a private security company passing by in a convoy may have accidentally opened fire on Canadian troops.

An investigation into the incident is underway.

Roberts is the 89th Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan since 2002.


Thoughts and prayers to family


Reg

[FATboy05]

R.I.P. Hero :cry:

[RegStonge]

Due to aircraft problems the repatriation of our Soldier has been delayed by 24 hrs. It is now tentatively scheduled for Wednesday the 13th of Aug at 1400 hrs.

Rest in Peace my Friend...