Canadian soldier killed, 7 wounded in Afghanistan

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One Canadian soldier was killed and seven others wounded Sunday during a roadside bomb explosion in the Panjwaii district of Kandahar province, a military official said.

Sgt. Scott Shipway died after his armoured vehicle struck an improvised explosive device during a security patrol around 12:30 p.m. local time, said Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson.

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[RegStonge]

RIP Soldier, our prayers go to your family and friends.. you can now stand down Brother, you are back home...
Reg

[Mominatrix]

RIP soldier. Our prayers are with you and yours. Sad Sad Sad.

[firestarter]

I'm so sad to hear this. I have a friend in Canada that her son is in Afghanistan and is due home in a month. Prayers for the soldier's family and friends. RIP.