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CTV.ca News Staff

Date: Fri. Mar. 20 2009 11:17 PM ET

Four Canadian soldiers have been killed and another eight injured in Afghanistan in two separate improvised explosive attacks.

The dead have been identified as: Master Cpl. Scott Vernelli, 28, Cpl. Tyler Crooks, 24, Trooper Jack Bouthillier, 20, and Trooper Corey Joseph Hayes, 22.

Vernelli and Crooks died in an early morning blast at about 6:45 a.m. local time while on foot patrol in the Zhari district west of Kandahar. Another five Canadian soldiers were injured in that attack and a local interpreter was killed.

Bouthillier and Hayes were killed about two hours later when their vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb attack in the Shah Wali Kot district, about 20 kilometres northeast of Kandahar city. Three others were injured.

All the deaths occurred as the Canadians were taking part in a major operation attacking Taliban command centres and supply lines.

The operation was described as the largest joint Canadian-American military operation since Korea, CTV News' Jennifer Madigan reported from Kandahar.

About 2,000 U.S. and Canadian soldiers were involved in the operation. The offensive, called Operation Jaley, has been ongoing for the last four days under a total news blackout.

All the wounded soldiers were evacuated by helicopter and are listed in stable condition.

Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance, the commander of Canadian troops in Afghanistan, urged Canadians in a statement to not consider the deaths a failure of any particular person or the mission.

"Success in war is costly. We are determined to succeed so that Afghan lives improve, but the insurgents are equally determined to challenge and prevent Afghanistan from flourishing as the nation it so wants to be. Remember, the deaths of these superb Canadians occurred as Canadian Forces were bringing safety to those in peril. Today, they succeeded," he said.

Vance added that the soldiers died protecting the Afghan people.

All of the soldiers were based out of CFB Petawawa.

Madigan said the news of the deaths quickly spread around the Canadian base in Kandahar.

"The mood was very somber, it was very quiet . . . people sitting around breakfast without saying a word," she said.

Vernelli was described as an experienced and well-respected soldier. He is survived by his spouse and six-month-old daughter.

Madigan said that Vernelli's tour of duty was postponed earlier so he could be home for his daughter's birth and he was a "proud father."

Doctors also agreed to induce labour so that he could be there for his daughter's birth.

Vernelli spoke to CTV Calgary shortly after her birth and said, "I'll miss her a lot but the time that I have with her now . . . I'm cherishing every second I have.

Crooks was described as a keen soldier, an excellent athlete who "would do anything for you without even being asked."

Madigan said Crooks was very popular and often was seen sitting with much higher ranked officers.

Both Vernelli and Crooks were of November Company, 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment.

Bouthillier was known for his sense of humour, Vance said, and practiced martial arts.

Hayes was a "proud and dedicated soldier . . . who stood up for what was right," Vance said.

Both Bouthillier and Hayes were of the Royal Canadian Dragoons.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper expressed his condolences saying in a statement, "The commitment to make Afghanistan a better place to live, demonstrated on a daily basis by the brave men and women of the Canadian Forces, is a testament to the values respected and revered by all Canadians,"

The deaths bring the total number of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan to 116.

Comments are now closed for this story

Leftist
said

What are they doing there in the first place?

As far as I know, they're fighting someone else's fight; Bring them home, they don't have to prove anything!

former soldier
said

RIP...

At the going down of the sun we will remember them.

Laura swift cousin of Scott Vernelli
said

never in my life would i ever thought id be writting this. although I knew my cousin/friend was a soilder in the war ,I never thought he would be taken for us all, as nieve as that may sound. I find myself today, thinking of childhood memories,& wonder how things could have turned out this way for a person so kind & loving & full of life, but I know deep in my heart that you (scott) belived in what you did, that you went & faught for those so they could have memories as good as the one you gave us. Its hard to understand , or to know what to feel right now.
but I hope,& my wish from all of this , is that something will be learned. That your sarcarfice wont be in vain. That if not globally , then in ourselves and for anyone who reads this article, that we all realize that life is precious... to stop what we are doing and hold on to the ones we love, and forgive eachother for petty arguments, and trival things , and tell them over and over how much you love them and when you think youre hugging too hard... hug harder, I ask you to do this beacuse of the person my cousin was... i ask you to do this for this is what he faught for... i ask you to do this for a man who will never be able to do any of these things again, & i ask you all to pray to that no more mothers, fathers, brothers, aunts , uncles, cousins, friends and most of all wives and daughters wont have to lose their loved ones.

Master Cpl. Scott Vernelli, was my cousin , my friend and forever our hero !

Richard L. Provencher
said

Time to bring them home. NATO should be ashamed of itself, not helping more in the roughh districts.

Mrs. Dai Jaimangal
said

It is ok for PM Harper to say that we are committed in helping to Afghan a better place to live because he does not have a son, daughter, father, brother or sister putting their lives on the front line out there.

Only those who have lost can tell the pain they have to go through day after day and all the sleepless nights they have to face. The anguish of knowing that your child or children will live their lives without a father, mother, brother or sister. Not forgetting the parents who have lost their only child!

I think the PM should strongly reconsider and bring our people home as he is responsible for them and what has happened to them.

We are a country of peace we don't want to fight war we are not the US.

BRING OUR PEOPLE HOME PLEASE BEFORE WE ENDURE MORE DEATHS, PAIN, SUFFERING AND SORROW!!!

Al Cayford
said

To the families that have lost loved ones, we are in your debt, thank you, and God bless you.

To the men and women who continue to fight for what is just and right, thank you and God bless you all. You make me proud to be Canadian.

Lynette - Saskatchewan
said

I just want to say THANK YOU to the soldiers for their sacrifice for me & my family. I also want to express my condolences to the families of these & all the fallen soldiers. I am very aware of the fact that these families are sacrificing their families to keep mine safe. I appreciate it greatly. THANK YOU & they will not be forgotten

steve
said

Why oh why do we have to be there fighting an AMERICAN WAR!!We are the friendly ones getting killed.
The Russians fought the taliban for 10years and could't beat them.
Bring our troops home now before we lose more lives. We should never have been there in the first place.
Send George Bush over ther because he created this one.

Tanner
said

I just watched a program about Canada during the Korean war... These loses are a terrible price to pay, however as a nation we should be proud of these men. Just as those before them sacrificed their lives. As Warriors of peace, fighters of freedom, Canadians are willing to die for others so that they may one day have peace.

Canadians should be proud for what we stand for as a nation, & days like today prove that.

Thank you for your sacrifice..

Tim
said

Why are they not using the helocopters to move around.

just me
said

We had a ramp ceremony.
We're in a holding pattern in the hangar. It's hot. There's no air circulating. Only people. Soldiers and civilians. We're waiting for last minute preparations. No one has had time for supper. Bottles of water are long gone.
We are all called out to the tarmac. You prepare yourself mentally to march alongside the soldiers. You stand proud and feel sad all at the same time. It's quiet now. We stand at attention waiting for the next command. It's hot. You can feel the blood rushing through your veins. Your sinuses are blocked because of all the dust you've breathed in. It feels like you're gasping for air.
The command is given. We turn to face the Herc. Left, left, left, right, left. The only noise you hear is the sound of boots as the soldiers are marching. The whooosh, whooosh of the camo uniforms brushing together, and arms swinging back and forth and we proceed. My hearing has focused on this sound as I haven't heard it in the past ceremonies. Whooosh. Is this the right sound? Everyone is in unison.
The sun is slowly setting, and the desert breeze is now being felt. It's a little refreshing. But you know that you're body has already reached it's heat capacity. There's no water anywhere. This time instead of having the back to the sun, we are facing it. I quickly glance to my right, and see the colours of the sunset. Such timing.
Your heart starts to beat faster and faster. Then you start saying to yourself that all will be fine. You convince yourself.
Heads slowly bow during prayer.
The command is given to the Soldiers to salute their fallen brother one last time. Moments later the Bagpiper begins to play. The draped coffin is being carried by the fallen's comrades who must brace themselves for the long walk to the Herc.
All becomes quiet again. There is a light blinking on the Herc. Almost like a guiding star. The coffin is lead up the ramp and is placed.
Oh gawd, you know that there is a command that will be given soon and you know that you have to walk back to the hangar. Breathe. Focus. Your legs are wobbly. Your eyes are tired from holding back the tears. Your body needs water. And there's the command telling us we must now march back the 1/4 kilometer. You see the hangar. You're almost there.
The sun has set. There is not a sound except for the left, left, left, right, left. Whooosh, whooosh sounds. The last command is given.
"Task Force Afghanistan, dimissed."

stevo from Scarb.
said

Everyone is proud of the men and women serving..that is not in question.

This is just history repeating itself, ask the French, ask the Russians how they did there.
BRING THEM HOME
and let Afghanistan sort itself out..
o ya they have natural gas......

Christian, NL
said

True Heroes.
Heroes aren't born, they are made...and truly they are amoung the Canadian Forces.
God Bless all of you, may He keep you safe.

Jonah
said

"We should not grieve that such men died, but rather rejoice that such men lived."

General George Patton

May God bless and comfort the families at this difficult time.

Laurie Ann Dexter
said

my heart goes out to the families of the fallen young soldiers....four more angels got their wings.. my sympathies to you all...

Scott Davies
said

These brave Canadian men and women are doing what I what I could not for ALL OF US!! They have my respect and deserve the respect of ALL CANADIANS!! No matter where you beliefs are in regards to the war, RESPECT THESE MEN AND WOMEN!! Do not use days like today to futher YOUR agenda. God bless all of you and be safe. My heart is with you and your famalies.

gabriel Obanda
said

From Our family,our deepest sympathy to the families of the fallen Heroes. We need to bring our ground troops home. The talibans are waging geurilla warefare.

Only our Paramiltary and air forces need to stay. I would suggest, that we send more Military intelligence who must penetrate the enemy forces. We can't fight urban bandits with fully uniformed troops and expect to make any inroads. How come IEDs are now the "direct" enemy. Don't we have any "insiders" on the taliban side? It is utterly absurd to keep our ground troops fully exposed while the enemy is embeded in the society. Strategy must shift.
thanks, gabriel Obanda
Toronto

Retired Soldier in Kingston, ON
said

To the soldiers who will never come home and the spouses who have sacrificed so much...you are all in our thoughts and prayers!!

Do not let the cabal of critics, "experts" and "official opposition" MP's dissuade you from your mission to free women and children from the tyranny of endless domination by a male dominated society under the taliban!!

Quote from Jesus Christ:

"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall see God"

Pro Patria

armymedic
said

To Kevin Bickerstaff
Soldiers have done more for this country than you seem to think. They dont ask to be called heroes, all they want is a little bit of respect from the people that they serve. Just remember this, if anything happend in this country, and your arse was in trouble, they would be the first people to bail you out, even though you have no respect for them. You see, they dont give a crap what narrowminded people like you think, they just do their job, and do it better than anybody else.

Lest We Forget
said

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is not the time nor the place for blame or pointing political fingers. Save that for another commentary.

Please, let's remember and honour those who have fallen here today and pray for their families who are suffering more then any of us on this blog can fathom.

Pro Patria

Anca Nedelcu
said

Deepest Condoleances to the families, we will always remeber! Rest in Peace!
sincerely,
Anca Maria greatgrandfather heroe in ww1

RJ
said

to my brothers in arms we will never forget what you have done and to enspire other to carry on. Rest now you have done your job.

for other that don't understand and are not willing to learn your comments are not welcome,

Remarkable
said

My condolences to the families of these 4 brave Canadian soldiers, who made the ultimate sacrifice in doing what they believed was honourable and noble.

My heart felt sympathies to their families. I pray that GOD will comfort you during this very difficult time.

And to those who were wounded. To you, I pray for a quick and speedy recovery.

This is a very difficult time for those families who have just lost their loved one's.

Let's remember them and honour their names forever.

Lest we forget.

Former RCR
said

do not give up....my heart goes out to the family of all those fine canadians...if it was not for them, freedom would not be possible....thank you RIP my brothers

For our Freedom
said

These men gave the the ulitmate price. For all those women who are saying come home I say join up and join the cause. The freedom we have here to have any person allowed to be schooled or allowed to drive or even speak in a public place is worth the same freedom us Canadians have spilled our blood on foreign lands.
Yes been there glad to be home,
Please remember that you have the freedom to write what you write is because of brave men like these,

Pro Patria,

RCD Daughter
said

A truely sad day, My deepest condolences to the families, R.I.P Fallen Soldiers, thank you for serving Canada.

Dan Glowacki
said

My heart bleeds when I see this, I think about all these brave guys everyday,they are paying the price for our freedom.

James from Haliburton Highlands
said

Canadian Forces Afghanistan,

As a patriotic Canadian I would like to say I am proud of each and every CDN Soldier who fights the good fight and helps root out Terrorists and Taliban Insurgents. From what I know, it takes tremendous courage, strength and a sincere belief in your country and fellow Soldiers, family in Canada to be successful. Canadian Soldiers are known worldwide for their training, expertise and willingness to help others in need.

Upsetting to learn of the deaths and injuries of the CDN Soldiers today and it never gets any easier. The young Soldiers who were killed today would have been a pleasure to meet with and probably had a lot of potential within the Canadian Forces.

As CDN Soldiers, I trust all of you are proud of yourselves for fighting Taliban Insurgents and Terrorism and I do hope you remember your fellow Soldiers who were killed and injured today for our country Canada. I know I will.

paul in brant
said

I really wish people would:
A) respect this moment as a remembrance for these men and their friends/families.
B) understanding they are in a frigging warzone and yes, people do get killed in war.

Paul
said

They will fight long after we have left
I support our troops but I can not support this war. Bring our troops home,PLEASE

Sherry Katrina
said

RIP buddies. Sincere Condolences to the families, nothing else to say except we stand with all of you at this time and in the future.

Jim
said

Rest in peace lads.

Dan McArthur
said

Every time that I learn of another Canadian soldier being killed I feel the pain. I am in tears now writing this. My 26 year old son was killed in a single vehicle accident (rollover) in Calgary on April 11 2008 (senseless)so I know the pain these families are experiencing. I only wish that he had been serving his country. His death would have made more sense. Ask the men and women who are serving in Afghanistan if they are ready to come home. They know the risks otherwise they would not be there. They know they are making a difference despite what the media says. Lets stand behind them. We live in the greatest country in the world because of freedom. They know that freedom is the greatest gift and they are there to set others free. I am 63 years old and I would take the place of any 20 something year old if I could. I served my country for 26 years in the RCMP and I would do it all over again in the military if I could. My desire was always to serve my country.

Capt DM (ret'd)
said

Rest in Peace, my brothers. We're all proud of you. May God Bless you and your families.

To the rest of TFA: Fight on!

Tara
said

This is such a loss - we need to end this now

Don
said

When will our so called government in this country get it through their fat , thick skulls, and bring our military home and start to defend our own country. the people of Afghanistan know nothing else but what they have known for centuries to hate us western people. just get out and let them kill each other !

Rob
said

Rest in Peace, Canadian Heros. Prayers for the Family and friends.

skidrowe
said

I weep for these brave lads.

I would want at least a fighting chance to make a difference.

How cowardly to hide bombs without a fair fight.

I personally think that that shit hole country should vanish.

Belgium it is not!

Nuke em
said

Enough's enough! Let the Afghans take care of their own problems. That place will never change and we're stupid to believe it will.

Jim Moffatt
said

What would we say to those who have previously fallen at Vimy, Dieppe, Italy,the Scheldt,... Please..contribute to this list..!!
How would we ?, How would they wish to be honoured?... ..those fallen, by pulling our troops out of harms way??? because..."enough is enough"!
All of these brave souls have given their lives., and us our freedom!
Some of us at home here, well, we, , "feel uncomfortable", about all the reports of csualties and death.!! This is history, not fiction.
I believe that that the "cut and run" readers, do not have the faith,tradition, committment and HONOUR that those who serve, do possess. Bless you all, and our families!!

Gman, Minto, N.B.
said

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of these fallen soldiers. We should start to honour them by naming streets after them in the communities where they had lived as a permanent way to honour them for the service in which they had given up their lives for.

SGT(Ret'd) BK Jones 8th CDN Hussars (PL)
said

RIP Brothers. REGI PATRIAQUE FIDELIS. PRO PATRIA.

Dave - ON
said

My heart goes out to the young men and women who have made the supreme sacrifice to do what appears to be an impossible task .. that is to save that country from itself. My heartfelt condolences to the Canadian families that have suffered such great losses in this effort.

Jo-Anne McLaren
said

Alan and I lost our son in December 2008 to a road side bomb. Each time we hear the news it saddens us. Even at this point we have either bad days or worse days....so we send our condolences to the families and friends of these four Canadian Heroes! We know first hand what lies ahead. Is there no way to end this?

KyleJ
said

Rest in peace brothers

Former CF Airman
said

We sadly welcome OUR fallen HEROES back home with open, supportive and loving arms. To the dear families of OUR fallen, receive our heartfelt and comforting embrace and THANK YOU for the sacrifices of OUR Sons, they are NEVER in vain.

To those with an axe to grind, go grind it somewhere else. NOW IS NOT THE TIME!

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!

Retired Dragoon
said

Our condolences are with the families of the fallen. Our hearts are broken tonight. This is so, so sad.

A Voice From Ottawa
said

That's it. How many more of our young people are going to be sacrificed until our "leaders" decide fighting an unwinnable conflict is worth every drop of their blood? What about those who are "injured"? Do most Canadians understand this seemingly neutral term really means some young person's life has been changed forever through the loss of their legs or arms?
It's not worth sending our young people over there to sacrifice themselves and put thelr families through emotional misery for a country of people who have been killing each other for thousands of years.
Bring our young people home.

Joe Conservative
said

Bring all Canadian forces back. This is such a waste of money, time, and precious lives. All wars bankrupt countries and put unnecessary financial burdens.

Kitlope
said

Yeah, another 4 young Canadian men killed due to our foreign policy. Makes me sick...

God bless their families.

Duane Oshawa
said

The world of Islam will not advance to our model of peace and equal opportunity for all, nor will it ever embrace the western worlds democratic values, Somalia just instituted sharia law as part of their constitution.

Our inability to understand their ambitions, show our weakness, of which they exploit.

David Valentine
said

God bless you all and all those who fell before you. You can be proud.

C.F-A British Columbia
said

Get our soldiers out of there RIGHT NOW ! This is NOT our war, there is no sense to all this, just destroying families and young lives, all for political reasons and banal excuses. I know for a fact that they hate us there! Enough is enough, please withdraw our troop NOW! There is NO way to fight an unconventional force with a regular army, just look at history.
They were So young. It is so sad ! Condolences to the families of all the fallen.

Chad Davies
said

Shame CTV, showing a picture of the wife and child.
Where is your respect?

Soldier from CFB Petawawa
said

Our town is a somber one again today as we hear that more of our soldiers have passed. As the names are announced and the pictures appear, I can feel my heart ache and a lump in my throat. My deepest condolences to all of the familes of the fallen soldiers. We support you!

Charles Poncelet
said

Condolences to the families for such a great loss... And now the Torch and Poppy Red
We wear in honor of our dead.
Fear not that ye have died for naught;
We'll teach the lesson that ye wrought
In Flanders Fields.

Wendy
said

Prayers, tears, condolences, sympathy,
'rest in peace'......

When any soldier dies, is that enough?

Bombs, guns, tanks, ieds.....

There's got to be another way, we have to find another way!

Concerned for our Soldiers
said

It breaks my heart to hear about fallen soldiers. These men were my age and even just a few years younger. I can't even begin to imagine how the families must feel.

sarah dila
said

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of our fallen and injuried soldiers.
We need to stand together and show a united front, so our soldiers know how proud we are of them. Only positive thoughts are needed.

Deployed 3RCR's Wife
said

My heart breaks for the families and friends of these brave men.

RIP Boys. You will be remembered.

Abdou
said

Yet again we see the futile fight being fought in Afghanistan that has been in turmoil ever since the 70's....Why do we want to fix up a country when in our own country we have homeless and poverty growing at alarming rates....Stop the fight and look at yourselves before getting into the business of other countries... RIP to all fallen soldiers...Bring them home...

Ian
said

Another day has come and gone with our brave men and women paying the ultimate price for peace in this war torn country. Yes we are making a difference and it is measured step by step. It is high time that our NATO allies stepped up to the bar and made more of a contribution to these efforts. Our troops are on the front line and we Canadians are all very, very proud of them.

May these four men rest in peace knowing that they were making a difference. May the wounded soldiers recover from their injuries.

All Canadians take a minute to remember these brave people and may our thoughts and prayers be with all their families in this time of sorrow,

Norm
said

BRING THEM HOME!This is USA war let them fight it !

John
said

Only soldiers know why they fight. Their bold hearts break when at home you fight. To ask them back is a cowards act; soldiers die that's a fact. Don't support the mission? Join our fight. Six months in the sandbox and you may see the light!

To the fallen rest easy and thank you! To the families yours is the greatest sacrifice; thank you!

chelsea
said

Corey Hayes will be deaply missed He was an amazing guy.

Jimmy
said

Rob, well aren't you the brave one. Leave it to someone else, right?

RIP. My thoughts and prayers are with the family members.

Guy Swift
said

Scott You have touched the lives of many people in the sault. Your belief in making the world a better place and helping the Afghanistan people to fight oppression.You and Your Brother in Arms did not die in Vain.

Nanct:4 boys helped bring hope 2 millions of girls
said

Obama is bringing in the back up and its about time.
The Liberals are send us to Afganistan, then Kandahar with no equipment, then they are against the mission and then for the mission.
Missions are like parachuting once you decide to go you go you don't try and change your mind on the go.

As as woman my heart goes out to the moms who hearts must be breaking. As a woman I am glad they brought hope to millions of school girls, may God Bless them, their sacrafice deserves our thanks and from the bottom of my heart thank you boys and may God Bless you 4 boys.

Mike
said

Before people begin demanding the return of the troops, remember the following: In 1939, Hitler was "terrorizing the Jews" and invading countries. Did Canada stand back? Hell, NO!!! Did Canadians demand the troops return? Hell NO!!! What we are doing in Afghanistan is preventing another World War. If the terrorists were to spread out of Afghanistan, then we could be looking at World War 3. Do we want another World War? It's time for those who want us to pull out reflect and stand behind the troops.

Heath Lawrence
said

I am not a violent man by nature but I find myself at issue with the so-called 'pacifists' who despair over Canadian warriors who use their free will and sometimes their very lives so that a woman can attend a school and get an education. If we are not here to protect that right then please tell me what we are here for. What 'reason' do you expect to use against those that oppose such a simple truth? Do you even know the meaning of the word 'shame'?

kros
said

keep hero there, there are constraction end peace keeper not a soldier.In bosnia like they sed they still fight,"Fight wit whom"Wit Whom"chase beear around end hokers,That is answear'wow"ja bring them home, They are not soldier,they are govrement proud.

Jeff, Toronto
said

Thank you to these four men for keeping freedom alive. They are true freedom fighters.

And my sincere condolences to their families. I'll pray with warm and thankful thoughts for your loss.

Allan Eizinas
said

So who is going to be the George Lawrence Price of Canada�s war in Afghanistan?

yeh right
said

their blood is on Harper's hands ..canadian military should be inside canadian borders

Debbie Gore
said

We are not fighting for our country,we are not fighting for our lives, we are fighting for the folly that Harper got us into to support Bush.. What are we fighting for.. We are Peacekeepers. Lets get the hell out of there and those comments about us helping the Afhans are nonsense.. They dont want us there at all. Bring our troops home to their families.. Bush is gone and so will Harper.. I have had it with the politicians who got us in there.. They dont give a damn, how many remember the Korean Veteran who were left begging for benefits, how many remember the Vietnam Veterans who volunteered and were not recognized because it was an American War...This is all b.s.

John Laperriere
said

As a veteran I can only say I agree to pull them out, we are known as peacekeepers.. We were pulled in by Harper who supported Bush's wishes.. After the Korean & Vietnam war ended no one remembered those brave Canadians who gave their lives after two years have passed. They are forgotten by all of us... Let the Americans get the glory, we are under their command over there anyway.. Not many Canadians know this.. Bring my buddies home so they can be with their families.. All these "fight on" emails are from those who are Conservative Hawks.. Live to fight another day, and let the Americans be the heroes.. They dont give us any credit for being there anyway..Ie:CNN Another 4 Nato soldiers killed today in Afghanistan.. I have had it.. Let get my buddies home.

kevin bickerstaff
said

The canadian soldiers are inexperienced to be involved in this war. They need to be put back as peacekeepers. Furthermore, I'll never understand why people think these soldiers are some kind of heroes, alive or dead, since they don't even belong in Afghanistan in the first place. You want to be a warrior, you pay the price. Sorry for the soldiers who died, but they did nothing for me and this country hero wise.
Kevin

Missing you forever and always- Port Colborne
said

I came home from work today, to find out that a friend of mine had passed away early this morning. Tyler was an amazing guy. We went to high school together, and he was the type of person who, when you were having the worst day and you saw Tyler and he gave you his great big hugs that he gave and told you some stupid joke, that wasn't even funny but he knew how to make it funny, or you talked about hockey with or anything, he made your worries go away. He is going to be missed by everyone and I know I'm sorry doesn't bring him back or make it better, but to his family, I am sorry for your loss. When Tyler is brought home, I will be at his funeral, and I will try not to cry, but one thing I can promise, is that I will stand there and I will be proud. Your going to be missed by so many Tyler. Bring our boys home.

Mr and Mrs Duncan
said

NATO was asked by the UN, at the bequest of the Afghan Government, to provide security while reconstruction and development took place in this war torn country. Canadians are in Afghanistan because they are a part of this alliance we signed on to in 1947. Canadians are a noble and honourable people who follow through with their international commitments. What Col M Drapeau and Mr Sunil Ram fail to tell the public from their soap box is that the main security mission for NATO and Canada is to assist in training and developing the Afghan Army and Police forces to take over security so they can defend themselves and their legitimately ruling government. Canadians have trained a full brigade of over 5,000 Afghan soldiers, trained them faster and better than our allies and have improved the local police force concurrently. There is an Afghan force in 2009 in Kandahar where there was none in 2005. We were never to stay in this country forever. True, the force needs further nurturing and training but it is engaged along side Canadian soldiers and they are grateful for our efforts. This mission is to be complete in 2011 when the turn over of command authority is to take place from NATO to Afghan Forces. This mission is not a failure, nor have our Canadian soldiers wasted their lives. We will complete our mission and leave in 2011 with our heads held high. Mr Ram, Ms Chow and Mr Drapeau should be careful about the message they send. These educated people are unknowingly conducting the Taliban's work by assisting their information war campaign on our home front. Negativity does not equal solidarity.

Rob
said

They knew what they were getting themselves into. I retired so I wouldn't have to go into a stupid area, I'm having a beer and reading this.

Al Vance
said

Another sad day for Canada. Let's hope that their sacrifice was not in vain. We shall remember them!

A Soldier's Wfe/Daughter and retired Soldier
said

My thoughts and prayers are with all the families today. We are walking among true heroes in this country. They are doing great things for people that can not defend themselves in true Canadian Soldier style. We love you and those who have fallen and were injured we salute you. You will always be remembered.

Robert
said

I don't think it is helpful to use this time to call for a return of these young men representing their country so bravely. I am proud of the contribution on behalf of Canada all these soldiers are making to Afghanistan safety. We as a United Nation contributing Nation are obligated to do out part. Thank-you.

PrairieDog
said

My thoughts and prayers are with those who fell today, and their families.

To those who simply shout that we should pull out, and stop fighting for those in that country,you obviously have no repsect for what they are doing..willingly. A shame that you use this type of forum to push your own political gain. Shame on you. These men and women fight ..willingly...not forced...because they believe in what they do and for the people they fight for. As one who has had family and friends fight for a great cause...I ask that you please leave the slamming to your ill sighted friends. My heart goes to the family of these great Canadian soldiers.

Yousef Alein
said

My deep condolences for the famlilies of the killed and injured heroes today, Mr. Harper, Please bring our people home.

Td in TO
said

My condolences to the families and friends of my brothers in arms. Stand Easy, you've done your duty, Rest in Peace.

Daniel, Belle River
said

Rest in Peace my sons.

Military Mom
said

Fellow Canadian Soldier
said

You will always be remembered for your heroism and for what you stood for. Rest in peace dear brothers, your family in the CF will not forget you, nor will your family back home, as you went overseas to do your country proud. They were doing their part to help the Afghan community and yes, this comes with some sad news. Remember them for who they were and for what they stood for. RIP. We will never forget you.

Chris Ont
said

I agree, if you disagree with the mission this is not the place to vent. These brave men and women are the reason you can have differing point of views.
The war is political, show our soldiers the respect they deserve and not get on your soap boxes, unless you are going to stand upright to salute our true hero's.

Thank You, Canadians do support your sacrafices.

Rest in peace, you made Canada proud.

Marg Bedore
said

It is time to end this combat mission. It is now an American war as NATO will not send more troops.

EBD
said

The cost of freedom is always high and Canada is again living up to it's past traditions. Rest in peace warriors. Your sacrafices are not in vain.

Keith Stewart
said

The Wounded !

Our sympathy goes out to the loved ones of these fallen soldiers

However... we hear very little about the many wounded and maimed... perhaps those are the men and women we, the public, should be the most concerned about.

When was the last time anyone visited Camp Hill Hospital... many wounded never leave there!!

S
said

FELLOW ROYAL.

As we are not the only country taking casualties in this war. I must say that we are in fact not the only country in Afgahnistan.

A the Royal Canadian Regiment Mourns the loss of two Loyal and respected members we remember that they died not in vein. But for what we believe in as Canadians. We are there weather we like it or not. I just wish that the public could open their minds. and realize that this is what we as soldiers do. And take a look on youtube. It would be nice as a soldier to see the support as a soldier from the public.

So please stop the cries for us too pull out, and realize that this is in fact what a soldier trains for. and show your support.

My condolences to the families that have lost, their loved ones. And to the Royals that carry on.. LEST WE FORGET.. PRO PATRIA boys may you rest in peace.

TB
said

My sincerest sympathy to the families of those young men.
My prayers will be with you.
As painful as it is, these young men were involved in a military action with which they were committed.
War is not, never was, nor ever will be a tasteful method of solving injustice.
As Canadians we have always responded to confronting injustice.
WW1
WW2
Korea
We lost soldiers in great numbers in all these conflicts.
With regret, yes
But also with honor
Let's just take a moment
Bow our heads
And honor these fallen soldiers
May God bless us all

Brittany Morrar
said

I am very sad to see Scott Vernelli gone. He was a loved one in my family and we will miss him very much. All i have to say is that I think it is time for them to come home. They should have been home a long time ago.

Jeff A
said

Thank you for being brave and fighting for us all. We are so very proud of you all.

These are the real heroes, not the overpaid million dollar athletes.

God bless all of you.

My thoughts are with the families and people of Petawawa.

kathy
said

may they R.I.P. and oh so many young men & women have died to your families my heart breaks for you.

Nova Hoddinott
said

It is so sad to hear about 4 more of our young men paying the ultimate sacrifice. They will be forever remembered as heros. Love and prayers to all family members.
Our town of Hawkes Bay NL. have 7 young people in the forces and I always wonder how our town would fare if either of these beautiful people were brought home from afghanistan in a coffin. Press on towards your goal dear soldiers.

Doug BC
said

Well said "Airforce Wife"
Lots of broken hearts in this home this afternoon,and none of us have immediate families in harms way.We've just come to think of all of these brave men and women as "family".
God Bless each and every one of the men and women with the courage and commitment to stand up for the rights and freedoms of others.And our deepest sympathies to all the friends and families of these fallen heros.
As much as this hurts,to abandon the quest for the rights and freedoms these people stand to defend would be extremely disrespectful to their memories.
REST IN PEACE MY FRIENDS
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.EVER.Many live in freedom because of your service and dedication.

And finally,a pox on the houses of all who use this forum for their political agendas.Your lack of respect speaks volumes about your credibility.Or lack of it.
Freedom has never been,nor will it ever be free.It comes at a very high cost.I just wish more people knew that,and who paid for the freedom we have here now.

S Larone
said

Army Wife from HAlifax, attached to Edmonton in Afghanistan

Bring the troops home Harper, enough is enough

Garry in NS
said

We keep hearing the cry to bring the troops home because of such losses. Here is a reality check . . . during the Second World War which lasted six years, Canada lost over 45,000 soldiers. In Afghanistan we have lost over 100. It is time to put this into perspective. I have attended several of the funerals for those killed in Afghanistan and in everyone of them, the families supported what their deceased love ones were doing. Freedom exacts a very heavy price and it is usually in blood. The four young men who were killed in action have paid the ultimate sacrifice. " . . . and in the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them."

Eric Ex-Soldier
said

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten nor will it hopefully be in vain. My sincere condolences to the families of the fallen.

Now to everyone complaining we should pull out...seriously??? The sacrifice these men and women made in Afghanistan would have been for no reason if we did so... I'm assuming by having us pull out of Afghanistan asap you would be o.k with sending other families sons/daughters/uncles/aunts/dads/mothers instead and that would be acceptable? The proud men and women serving our country abroad are there to do a job and unfortunatly there is a cost; you cannot win a war without suffering any casualties! When you enlist in the armed forces your doing so for various reasons but every soldier knows you might have to pay the ultimate price in order to accomplish the task at hand and that is a risk we all accept.

( I guess that (after reading through the comments) it's acceptable to have soldiers from any other country but our own fall in battle... I won't even begin to comment on the stupidity of that notion)

At ease men; you've earned your rest

Bern in P.E.I.
said

Keep our soldiers in your heart and their mission held high! "The meek shall inherit the earth", does not apply here. Terorists will if given a chance keep up their tactics until they are standing with their foot on the throat of democracy!!! In our National anthem �We stand on guard for thee�, I take thee to mean �humanity� not just Canadians.

FIG-11
said

STOP WITH THE ANTI-AFGHANISTAN COMMENTS. Four soldiers were killed today and deserve our respect, thoughts, prayers and support. Not talk that demeans their sacrifice. These 4 aswell as all the others who have passed away are heros that made the ultimate sacrifice. RIP my brothers.

OF
said

My deepest condolences to the family of the 4 brave soldiers that paid the ultimate price. You are in my prayers amd thoughts. A speedy recovery to the injured. We are all proud of who you are and what you are doing. My son, presently serving in Afghanistan, is in our thoughts and prayers. We know the good you are doing over there. May all of you be safe.

leo 2
said

For all the people with doubt's about the mission it is working over there, but slowly but it is still working. For all the people that say get the troops home, ( have you've been there, do you know what it is like, I didn't think so. From a person that has been there twice, ask any soldier,do you ever here us say bring us home, again I don't think so.

Artillery Officer
said

Bravo Zulu

Fight On!

R.D.Murphy, DND Retired, Enfield, Nova Scotia
said

I'm ex-DND, civ 38 years. I weep for our lads who have paid the supreme price for this mission. God bless you all.

Stuart, Former GGHG
said

notice it is the non military family and general public calling to bring them home> Did not see one soldier or soldiers family calling for them to come home. Soldiers do the jobs no one else has the heart to on their own, soldiers pay the price for you to have your own opinions and the right to voice them. The soldier has no opinion just the duty to do the job asked of him.
Soldiers are a tough breed, sorry for your losses, Stand tall be proud of your service to your country and to the people who support you in the cause and be proud you did the job they complain you do.
Be Proud, BE a Guard, former soldier

er
said

so sad...my heart goes out to their families

Rob - PG
said

My Sincere Condolences to the families of the fallen. It is time that we stop trying to fight wars in a politically correct way instead of fighting for all out victory. Let our military commanders choose the best course of action and give them the troops and equipment they need to succeed.

War will never be won
said

Get them out of there! My heart breaks every time there is a blast that kills our military men...

Carol - Military Wife in Oromocto
said

My hometown is also Port Colborne, Ontario, where Cpl Crooks was from. My deepest condolences to his family and all of the families of our brave lads who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can be free. They will not be forgotten. May the injured soldiers recover swiftly.

selina K
said

i could not agree more JFK time to get out its just to many lives taken now
R.I.P to the latest Canadian soldiers to die today :(

RCD Trooper
said

For everyone that comes on to start there comments about pulling out the troops, or anything about the war, this is NOT the time, this is the time to show the families that we will support them in their time of lose, as well as to show that we support our brothers and sisters overthere. It is ok to not believe in the mission, but support our guys! if not, at this time shut your mouths about pulling us out, and when the time comes, start your rant like you know whats going on over there. Thank you to my brothers and sisters over there, thoughts always to the families of these brave heros!
Bold and Swift

Joe Hovorka II - Ajax,Ont.
said

My sincere condolences to the Families and Friend's of these very Brave individuals.They have given all they can for what they believe in...PEACE for all.

As the saying goes...
"Freedom Isn't FREE!"

I am very proud of all our Hero's that keep us Safe and Free from the past wars to the present and I Support them and Thank them for doing a necessary job that is still keeping US Safe and FREE...it's what they believe iniIt's what others gain freedoms from.You have to Support that.We will not ever forget the price paid for it.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them O Lord,may they Rest in Peace...
GOD Bless their Families abundantly-Amen.

Beth
said

The troops deserve to stay so long as they want to. They want to stay, they believe in the mission, and since they are the ones over there fighting, they are the ones who can decide whether or not to stay. They are the judge of whether or not the mission is truly succeeding. The troops deserve to know the mission will succeed so that their comrades didn't die in vain or for no purpose. The troops believe the mission will succeed, and so long as they believe in that there's no point to leaving. Soldiers don't give up because comrades are killed or wounded or because they themselves are wounded. Protecting freedom demands the sacrifice of human life and soldiers understand that. Canadians shouldn't give up on their soldiers if their soldiers haven't given up yet. It's up to the soldiers and since they want to stay, they should stay.

Airforce wife
said

MY heart goes out to the families of these brave young men. To die so young is a tragidy. Heros we shall never forget.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." by George Orwell.

WO D. Pignatel
said

May they all RIP...our thoughts and prayers go to their family and friends.

Rene
said

Our prayers are with the families of the fallen soldiers. Twenty and twenty-two years are too young to die on a battle field of terrorist who have no souls and are cowards. May we come to our senses and bring these young men and women home.

Time to explain our position
said

As a Conservative and a veteran it is time the government made a statement to the Canadian people of where we are heading.With a hundred and sixteen young Canadians dead and many maimed the question Mr harper has already answered that this war is not winable. If so What in hell are we doing there?Until we get other NATO countries to help Canada should move our troops back into protected bases and if no help is forthcoming GET OUT.It is a shame than our allies are such absolute cowards when it comes to this war. Lets get out of NATO along with the Americans and then see how fast those gutless Europeans act.We have saved their butts for the last time while young Canadians die and our treasury is depeleted.

RCD Sister
said

My thoughts and prayers are with the with the families of the 4 fallen soliders, and the families of the injured. I am so proud on how you represented our country. Please bring the rest of the boys home safe....

Jackie Barrett
said

Paul, I definitely have to agree with you there.

Its about time the Canadian Forces starts investing more time and money on air patrols instead of ground based operations.

Keep in mind the Taliban are not known for being effective in aerial combat, meaning the less ground patrols, the better.

I also agree that the Canadian Government should bring the troops home not in 2011, not next year, but now.

Until Harper and his cronies bring our troops home from Afghanistan, my condolenses also go out to these four soldiers.

one lucky soldier
said

RIP fellow soldiers...your sacrifice will never be forgotten, its dusty out here but the road is clear.
Gen. Vance will prove that we are making ground and making a huge difference here in afghanistan.

to those families, my thoughts and prayers are with you...as i cant imagine how it must feel. i know you will continue to be strong.

to the loved ones back home. thank you for the continued support, we will make you proud.

J.M.I. i love you...

Lillian McNamee Brockville, Ontario
said

Greater love hath no man than this, than a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

These men have laid down their lives for us in Canada.
May they rest in peace. My condolances to their families.

Marsha Shave
said

On the smae day that my son-in-law leaves Kandahar Air Field to come home to his family in Petawawa, these men give up their lives for something they truly believe in. Cpl. Crooks is from my town, Port Colborne, and My husband and myself will be here to welcome him back and to thank his family for their son's bravery.

Pipey
said

Send in the tanks!

LDSH WIFE
said

Our sympathy goes out to the loved ones of these fallen soldiers

Serkan
said

Wow it is good to see some intelligent people here as opposed to the left-leaning/ndp cbcnews comments. May the 4 RIP and quick recovery to the injured

Hollie Munn
said

No words can say, no action display how we appreciate out Troops and the sacrifice they and their families make. We as wives, husbands, children, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and friends of these soldiers have to stand behind their families in this time of grief. Though they are gone soldiers are never forgotten... they are invinsable in life and in death. The enemy can take away their life.... but they can't take away our memories. SOLDIERS LIVE FOREVER!!! LEST WE FORGET!!!

Mustang NB
said

First I express my condolences for the famlilies of the killed and inured today

But we must reconsider our options in NATO. If the other non participating members are going to stand back and let the few nations willing to make the sacrifices. Can we expect them to help us if we run into such a situation. Will they expect North Americans to come to their rescue if it happens again to them ?
These questions need to be addressed as we are very far yet from a peaceful planet

Gwen Oromocto
said

I agree with Jaons of Regina BRING THEM HOME. Sincere condolences to the families and comrades. May God Bless you and keep you.

Julie Hare
said

Please God..

Bring home all of the Soliders safely.. Aslo my friend Dany Daher...

Paul
said

Why are they not flying in the Chinooks? The helicopter were to take the soldiers off the roads.

Fight on gentlemen.

ed_in_edmonton
said

It is not the time to debate the mission in Afghanistan! Four families are morning the lost of their loved ones. If all the people who are screaming for us to pull out could see the difference were making in Southern Afghanistan first hand as the soldiers do. They would still want us there.
For the Soldier's families my heart goes out to you in your time of grief.

Denis Jean
said

I wish to give my Sincere condolences to the familys and specialy to the Bouthillier family, they shall be remember and never forgotten.

Cliff Andrews
said

From a retired soldier: It is a sad day, but we should stand tall and be proud of our young men & women in the CF who are standing up for our beliefs, our rights, and our way of life. Lets show strength from the home front as Canadians have done in the past during conflicts. My prayers and thoughts are with the families at this difficult time.

Cam
said

Unfortunate,We can only hope Vance was more successful then our last commander there. He did not get anything done, gave up ground and his inaction cost unnecessary lives.

david
said

My sincere sympathy and respect goes out to these soldiers and their families.
But, politicians of NATO and not the Canadian forces are losing this war. Why should anybody trust NATO again in the future.

Margaret
said

This is so terrible, it just gets worse and worse and worse. Can we please get our men and women out of Afghanistan, soon. I am sick to my stomach reading about these constant fatalities and injuries. Yes, BRING OUR SERVICEPEOPLE HOME - NOW!!!

Denis - Maple Ridge
said

When is enough - enough!

What's it going to take to bring are men and women in uniform home. We need to bring our brave soldiers home soon. We've spilled enough of our own brave canadian blood trying to help others abroad.

I wish to offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families and there loved ones. This is another sad day in Canada.

Denis

RCD Wife
said

Thoughts and prayers to the fallen and injured soldiers family and friends. My husband is currently in Afghanistan and I say enough is enough. Nato needs to step in and get more countries helping.

a proud military wife
said

My prayers and thoughts are with the families of these brave soldiers. May they rest in peace. I am so very proud for what they were and represented for this great country.

Tori
said

"Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: That we are here for the sake of others...for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy. "Many times a day, I realize how much my outer and inner life is built upon the labors of people, both living and dead, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received."- Albert Einstein

My condolences to the families, friends, 3RCR, RCD and the Canadians that mourn the loss of 4 more brave souls.

Rest in peace.

Pte. Worth
said

The Maple Leafs are falling
On foreign soil once again,
To be scattered cross the desert
By unforgiving Asian wind.

This dust is barren, unprotected,
Unlike his field of wheat;
The sand is so unlike his Maritimes,
No majestic Rockie peak.

He hears a lonely Piper now,
Black boots marching through the snow,
The warm drape of the Maple Leaf,
Tells him all he has to know.

Four winds have gently cast the Leaf,
To land on home terrain,
Flying freely there, he will declare,
His fall was not in vain.

Supporter
said

RIP Heros, Never in Vain. Always remember and never forgotten. In our heart and prayers. Thoughts go out to the families and brothers and sisters in arms.

Cinda Munn
said

Although the pain is almost too much to bare we have to be proud of them for going over there to serve their country knowing in advance the chance they are taking and go anyway. My prayers and thoughts are with the families at this difficult time.

Rob Alberta
said

Pro Patria.

Fight on.

chuckie
said

These men are true Canadian Patriots. They will always be remembered for their part in the war on terror. We will win. But the price is high. Rest in peace mighty warriors, your are my heroe's. God bless you and yor families.

Steve - Kamloops
said

What a very sad day, our hearts and support go out to the fallen, their families and comrades. Thhe job that they are doing over there is hard and dangerous.

What makes me so angry is the way that CTV Newsnet is reporting this sad day trying to get controversial responses from our political leaders. TODAY IS NOT THE DAY for these antics. Lets focus on the fallen the families and their comrades still serving over there.

Military Nurse
said

At the going down of the sun, we will remember them.

A Fellow Soldier
said

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of our four fallen comrades

"With the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them"

Jason Regina
said

BRING THEM HOME!!!!

JFK
said

OK, that's it. It's time we pulled out of there or at least the Kandahar district. On the one hand it's wonderful that we're helping to secure and rebuild this country, but it's time for another country to move into this area and for Canada to move to a safer area. Otherwise, we need to bring everyone home - enough is enough.

RCD Wife
said

Sincere condolences to the families of the fallen. You will be remembered.

Bold and Swift

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