Master Cpl. Byron Greff

Master Cpl. Byron Greff, who was on his second tour of Afghanistan, was described by a senior officer as an 'extremely fit' soldier who loved hunting and playing hockey in his free time.

Master Cpl. Francis Roy

Originally from Rimouski, Que., Roy was on his first overseas deployment with the country's special forces regiment.

Bombardier Karl Manning

Bombardier Karl Manning died in what the military describes as a 'non-hostile' 'non-accident' incident.

Manning, a native of Chicoutimi, Que., was an artillery soldier and radar operator, who spent the better part of a nearly completed tour at a remote base amid the desolate hard scrub villages of western Panjwaii.

Cpl. Yannick Scherrer

Cpl. Yannick Scherrer, 24, was killed by an improvised explosive device near Nakhonay, southwest of Kandahar city, while on a foot patrol.

Scherrer was from Montreal and was on his first tour in Afghanistan.

Corporal Steve Martin

Cpl. Steve Martin, 24, of the Royal 22e Regiment, was just two days short of his 25th birthday when he died.

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement offering his deepest sympathies to Cpl. Martin's loved ones.

'Cpl. Martin displayed an admirable sense of duty to Canada, bringing great pride to his unit and to the Forces as a whole,' he wrote.

Cpl. Brian Pinksen

Cpl. Brian Pinksen was a member of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Newfoundland Regiment, based in Corner Brook, N.L.

He was serving in Afghanistan with 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

'It is with utmost sorrow that I extend the condolences of all Canadians to the family and friends of Corporal Brian Pinksen, a brave soldier who died due to injuries sustained in Afghanistan,' said Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Sapper Brian Collier

Brian Collier, 24, was a member of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment based at CFB Edmonton. It was his first deployment to Afghanistan.

'Previously injured in a separate IED strike, Sapper Collier fought hard to overcome his injury in order to get back to doing his job with his comrades,' said Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance.

Born in Toronto and raised in Bradford, Ont., he was serving with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

MCpl. Kristal Giesebrecht

Kristal Giesebrecht, 34, was a medical technician attached to the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group. She was a member of 1 Canadian Field Hospital, based at CFB Petawawa.

'Kristal loved life to the fullest. She was a wonderful friend, always opening her heart to everyone in need,' said Brig.-Gen Jonathan Vance.

Giesebrecht, originally from Wallaceburg, Ontario and who was married, becomes the third Canadian woman to be killed in a combat situation.

Pte. Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller, 21, was a medical technician attached to the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group. He was a member of 2 Field Ambulance, based at CFB Petawawa,

He was called 'Caillou' by his friends.

'Andrew was very confident in both his soldier and clinical skills. He wanted nothing more than to be part of the Health Services Unit for ROTO 9, in Afghanistan,' said Brig.-Gen Jonathan Vance.

Miller was born in Sudbury, Ontario

Sgt. James Patrick Macneil

From the 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based at CFB Petawawa, MacNeil was serving with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

Brig.-Gen Jonathan Vance said Macneil was on his fourth deployment to Afghanistan. He called him a 'proud Cape Bretoner' with a great sense of humour who was always 'the life of the party.'

Sgt. Martin Goudreault

Sgt. Martin Goudreault, 35, was on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan when he was killed. A member of the Edmonton-based 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, his latest deployment in the Afghan theatre began only one month ago. He was killed on June 6, 2010 by an improvised explosive device while searching for insurgent weapons southeast of Kandahar.

Trooper Larry Rudd

Trooper Larry Rudd, 26, was killed while on a combat resupply patrol southwest of Kandahar city. He was from the Royal Canadian Dragoons and served with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Petawawa, Ont.

'Larry was a go-to soldier who always put the needs of his family, his friends and his fellow soldiers before those of his own,' said Col. Simon Hetherington, deputy commander of Task Force Kandahar.

Col. Geoff Parker

Col. Geoff Parker, of Oakville, Ont. was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 18, 2010 when a suicide car bomber detonated his explosive device. The highest-ranking member of the Canadian Forces to be killed in Afghanistan, Parker was the commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment. Parker was married with two children.

Pte. Kevin McKay

Pte. Kevin McKay, 24, of Richmond Hill, Ont., was killed when an IED exploded while he was on foot patrol near Kandahar City.

Known to his friends as 'Mickey,' he was remembered as a generous, dependable, quick-witted young man who embodied the spirit of the Canadian soldier.

Petty Officer (second class) Craig Blake

Craig Blake, 37, was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated about 25 kilometres southwest of Kandahar city.

A native of Simcoe, Ont., he was a member of Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic), based in Shearwater, N.S. and was trained in improvised explosive device disposal.

Blake leaves behind a wife and two young children.

Pte. Tyler William Todd

Pte. Tyler William Todd, 26, of Kitchener, Ont., died near the community of Belanday, about eight kilometres outside the provincial capital.

Brig.-Gen. Daniel Menard said Todd was a pillar of strength to the other young soldiers he served with. 'He never allowed the small things to get to him and was often the rock upon which his comrades depended,' Menard said. 'His enthusiasm and strong will was an inspiration to his platoon.'

Cpl. Darren James Fitzpatrick

Cpl. Darren James Fitzpatrick, 21, of Prince George, B.C., was on his first tour in Afghanistan, serving with the Operational Mentor Liaison Team.

He was treated in Kandahar, transferred to Germany and to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. He passed away surrounded by his family.

Cpl. Joshua Caleb Baker

Cpl. Joshua Caleb Baker, 24, was known for a laugh that 'would find your ears and bring a smile to your face,' according to Brig.-Gen. Daniel Menard.

Baker was serving in Afghanistan as a member of The Loyal Regiment from Edmonton, as well as with the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team

Capt. Frank Paul

Following his death, Capt. Frank Paul was awarded the sacrifice medal and his name was added to the seventh book of remembrance.

His family was also presented with the Memorial Cross.

Sgt. John Wayne Faught

Sgt. John Wayne Faught, 44, was a seasoned section commander, who was respectfully known as 'Toast' because of his hard and crusty personality.

A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., he planned to retire in two years. He was on his third tour in Afghanistan.

Sgt. George Miok

Sgt. George Miok, 28, from Edmonton, was with the 41 Combat Engineer Regiment.

Brig.-Gen. Daniel Menard described Miok as a meticulous planner who was 'always available' to his troops. 'The welfare of his soldiers came first and they knew they could turn to him for advice and guidance,' said Menard.

Cpl. Zachery McCormack

Cpl. Zachery McCormack, 21, of Edmonton was with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment.

He was described as a caring, 'outstanding soldier' who was always ready to help his comrades.

Sgt. Kirk Taylor

Sgt. Kirk Taylor, 28, was from Yarmouth, N.S. and was a member of the 84 Independent Field Battery.

Brig.-Gen. Daniel Menard said Taylor was a 'true gunner' who was known to his troops as 'Sgt. Morale.' He always spoke fondly of his loved ones back home, where he mentored trouble youths.

Pte. Garrett Chidley

Pte. Garrett Chidley, 21, of Cambridge, Ont., was with the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.

Known as an avid video game player, Chidley also made 'tough tasks seem easy by joking around,' said Brig.-Gen. Daniel Menard.

Lt. Andrew Nuttall

Lt. Andrew Richard Nuttall, 30, was on a routine foot patrol in south Afghanistan when he and an Afghan National Army soldier were killed in an IED attack.

Nuttall, from Prince Rupert, B.C., was praised as a fine young leader -- a generous man with a winning smile who believed in what he was doing.

Sapper Steven Marshall

Sapper Steven Marshall, 24, had only been in Afghanistan for a week before the blast. His death comes just as the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry begin their rotation in the country.

Marshall was described as a popular soldier in his unit who had a great sense of humour and smile that was 'contagious.'

Lt. Justin Garrett Boyes

Lt. Justin Garrett Boyes, a member of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Edmonton, was training local Afghan police. He was struck by an IED blast just 10 days into his deployment.

'So early in the deployment, Justin's death is going to be difficult to accept by his brothers in arms, but will not deter any of us from continuing with our mission,' said Brig. Gen. Jonathan Vance, the commander of Task Force Kandahar.

Boyes grew up in Saskatchewan and leaves behind his wife, Alanna, and son, James.

Pte. Jonathan Couturier

Pte. Jonathan Couturier, 23, of 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment, based in Valcartier, Que. Couturier was described as the 'little brother' of certain members of his section, a soldier who never lost his sense of humour, even in stressful times. 'He never missed an occasion to talk about his passions -- hockey, his (Ford) Mustang and last but not least the love of his life -- Andreanne,' his commanding officer said.

Pte. Patrick Lormand

Pte. Patrick Lormand, 21, was with the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, also known as the Van Doos. Known as 'Lorm' to his friends, he was well liked and was credited with raising the morale of his section and his platoon. He is survived by his parents Jacques and Sylvie Lormand.

Maj. Yannick Pepin

Maj. Yannick Pepin, 36. With the 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, stationed in Valcartier, Que.Pepin had been in the Canadian Forces for a decade and took great pride in the mission. He leaves behind his partner Annie and two children, Alexandra and Charles.

Cpl. Jean-Francois Drouin

Cpl. Jean-Francois Drouin, 21, with the 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, stationed in Valcartier, Que. He was known as 'Big Drou' to his friends and is remembered as somone who liked to make others laugh. He received an accelerated promotion to corporal just before his last mission. Survived by his partner Audrey.

Cpl. Christian Bobbitt

Cpl. Christian Bobbitt, 23, was a member of the 5th Combat Engineer Regiment with the 2e Batallion of the Royal 22e Regiment, also known as the Van Doos. He was based in Valcartier, Que.
Bobbitt, known as “Bob” to his friends and fellow soldiers, was known for both his sense of humour and his technical expertise. He is credited with playing an integral role in Task Force Kandahar’s efforts to clear roadways of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
He is survived by his spouse, Felicia, his brother, Jonathan, and his parents, Liane and Yvan.

Sapper Matthieu Allard

Sapper Matthieu Allard, 21, was a member of the 5th Combat Engineer Regiment with the 2e Batallion of the Royal 22e Regiment, also known as the Van Doos. He was based in Valcartier, Que.
Allard was known as a hard-working soldier and a team leader. “If you didn’t say stop, he’d always continue working,” said Maj. Yannick Pepin, commander of the 51 Field Engineering squadron.
Allard is survived by his parents, Rene and Christine.

Pte. Sebastien Courcy

Pte. Sebastien Courcy, 26, was a member of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal 22e Regiment, also known as the Van Doos. Courcy is survived by his mother, Ginette, and his sister Julie.
Courcy was described as a 'fine soldier' by his commander Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance.
'Sebastien gave his life for Canada. Such is the price soldiers must sometimes pay to honour their obligation to their country and to the missions set before them,' Vance said.

Master Cpl. Pat Audet

Master Cpl. Pat Audet served with the 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, and was based in Valcartier, Que.
He was on his first deployment to Afghanistan.
Canadian commander Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance said Audet, 38, “played a valuable role in reducing exposures to (improvised explosive devices), and by providing aviation support to combat operations.”
He is survived by his wife Katherine and his parents.

Cpl. Martin Joannette

Cpl. Martin Joannette served with the 3e Bataillon, Royal 22e Regiment, based in Valcartier, Que.
The 25-year-old soldier was on his third deployment to Afghanistan.
Canadian commander Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance said Joannette “played a valuable role in reducing exposures to (improvised explosive devices), and by providing aviation support to combat operations.”
He is survived by his wife, Marie-Eve.

Master Cpl. Charles-Philippe Michaud

Master Cpl. Charles-Philippe Michaud was from the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier.
He was on his second tour of Afghanistan.
Col. Jean Marc Lanthier, commander of the 5th Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, called Michaud a mentor to other soldiers, as well as a model soldier.
He is survived by his wife, parents and brother.

Cpl. Nicholas Bulger

Cpl. Nicholas Bulger, 30, was a member of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Edmonton.

Bulger started basic military training in November of 2000 in Saint Jean, Quebec, underwent trades training for the infantry in Wainwright, Alberta, and then in 2001 became the rifleman and armoured vehicle driver for the First Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Edmonton. He took a break from the forces and returned in January 2008.

He leaves behind a wife and two children.

Cpl. Martin Dube

Cpl. Martin Dube, a combat engineer, was from 5e Regiment du Genie de Combat based at CFB Valcartier near Quebec City. Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance described Dube as someone who enjoyed life and was good at making others laugh. He said Dube, a skilled perfectionist, was 'one of the best guys to be around.' Dube is survived by his girlfriend, Julie, his parents, Marie-Paule and Roger and his brother Vincent.

Pte. Alexandre Peloquin

Pte. Alexandre Peloquin, 20, was known to his friends as 'Pelo.' He served with the 3e Bataillon, Royal 22e Regiment, based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier near Quebec City. He is survived by his mother, Monique.

Maj. Michelle Mendes

Maj. Michelle Mendes, who was 30, hailed from a small town near Colborne, Ont. She served in a previous tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2006. At that time she served as a captain with the Ottawa-based 154 Squadron. She had graduated from Kingston's Royal Military College in 2001 with a history degree. Her mother told a community newspaper in 2006 that her daughter had opted to work in military intelligence.

Trooper Karine Blais

Blais served with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal 22nd Regiment Battle Group -- the famed Quebec regiment nicknamed the Van Doos -- based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, near Quebec City. Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance described Blais as an energetic soldier who gave '100 per cent to every challenge she faced.' Vance said Blais demonstrated qualities of a future leader, adding she had a 'unique sense of humour' and that she was respected by all members of her squadron. Blais leaves behind her mother Josee, her grandmother Laurette and her brother, Billy.

Master Cpl. Scott Vernelli

Vernelli, 28, served with November Company, 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.
Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance described him as a 'superb soldier' -- who junior soldiers looked up to and respected.
'He was an enthusiastic and dedicated father,' said Vance. 'He was a terrific athlete, very funny, and ironically enough, always able to joke at the worst of times.' Vernelli is survived by his wife and six-month-old daughter.

Cpl. Tyler Crooks

Crooks, 24, served with November Company, 3rd Battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment.
He is remembered as a 'keen and motivated soldier, and also a great athlete,' said Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance.
He had an affinity for dirt-biking and was a 'Texas-hold'em cardshark.' 'He's remembered by his friends as the kind of guy who will do anything for you without even being asked,' said Vance. He is survived by his parents, his fiancée Kelly Maxwell, and his brother Tage Crooks.

Trooper Jack Bouthillier

Bouthillier, 20, served with the Reconnaissance Squadron, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group. His home unit was The Royal Canadian Dragoons based at CFB Petawawa.
Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance said Bouthillier enjoyed challenges and was an athlete who practised martial arts.
'He was a joker who made everyone laugh. His enthusiasm and ardour at work inspired everyone,' said Vance. He left behind his parents and a companion.

Trooper Corey Hayes

Hayes, 22, was a 'proud and dedicated soldier who always put his friends and family before himself,' said Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance. 'His friends remember him not only as a friend and a comrade-in-arms, but a brother who inspired them to stand up in the face of danger, and do what was right.'
Hayes was a member of Reconnaissance Squadron, 3rd Battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group. His home unit was The Royal Canadian Dragoons. He is survived by his parents.

Trooper Marc Diab

Diab served with the Royal Canadian Dragoons and was a was a member of the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance said he was a passionate soldier who ‘loved to make people laugh’ and ‘never stopped giving.’ Diab was also deeply committed to his church, loved playing soccer, and had a close relationship with his family and girlfriend.

Cpl. Dany Olivier Fortin

From 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron at 3 Wing Bagotville. Fortin, an ardent supporter of the Montreal Canadiens, was known to his fellow soldiers as 'Danny-O.'

Warrant Officer Denis Raymond Brown

From the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. Brown was a husband and father of four children. In his civilian life, Brown serves as a police special constable. He was described as cheerful and upbeat, no matter the challenge he was facing.

Cpl. Kenneth Chad O'Quinn

From 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signals Squadron. O'Quinn, known as 'Chad' by his friends, was described as a 'proud, dedicated soldier who had a bright future ahead of him' and believed he could accomplish anything in life -- a belief shared by those who knew him.

Sapper Sean Greenfield

Greenfield was a member of 24 Field Engineer Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based out of Petawawa, Ont., serving with the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

Greenfield, 25, was described as exceptionally fit and aspired to join JTF2, Canada's elite and secretive special forces team. His fellow soldiers said he had a great sense of humour and he loved to sing and play guitar.

Trooper Brian Richard Good

Member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons based at CFB Petawawa, Ont., serving with the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment.

Good, 42, is described by fellow soldiers as an easygoing man with a distinctive laugh, and who was active in his community. He was remembered for his devotion to his wife, Sandra, and two daughters.

Warrant Officer Gaeten Joseph Roberge

A member of the Royal 22nd Regiment who was serving with the Irish Regiment of Canada in Sudbury, Ont. He was stationed in Afghanistan to help train the country’s national police force.

Roberge’s commander described him as a man with a good sense of humour who had the respect and admiration of his colleagues.

“His men loved him. He loved his men. You could count on him at any point in time to do anything.”

Sgt. Greg John Kruse

24 Field Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based in Petawawa, Ont. He was serving as a member of 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment battle group.

Kruse was known as a quiet, gentle man who loved his family and his job, his commander said.

“He absolutely loved this job. This is what he wanted to do.”

Private Michael Bruce Freeman

N Company, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment from CFB Petawawa, Ontario.

Freeman, 28, was on his first tour of Afghanistan. He was described as dedicated to the mission. An avid golfer, he set up a driving range on a forward operating base and gave candy to children who returned golf balls.

Private John Michael Roy Curwin

2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment from CFB Gagetown, N.B.

Curwin was described as a family man, who had three children and considered his wife, Laura Mae, his best friend.

Corporal Thomas James Hamilton

2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment from CFB Gagetown, N.B.

Hamilton, or 'Hammy,' was on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan and had a young daughter, named Annabella. Hamilton had previously served in Haiti.

Private Justin Peter Jones

2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment from CFB Gagetown, N.B.

Jones, or 'Jonesy' as he was called, was originally from Newfoundland and was known for his kindness and his love of the guitar.

Pte. Demetrios Diplaros

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, based out of Petawawa, Ont.

Diplaros, 24, was on his first tour in Afghanistan and was 'an exceptional driver and gunner,' his commander said. He had a longtime girlfriend.

His father, Jerry Diplaros, also served in the army and said he wanted his son to follow in the family tradition.

Cpl. Mark Robert McLaren

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, based out of Petawawa, Ont.

McLaren had served in Afghanistan earlier and was wounded in a 2006 incident. Alan McLaren said his son was engaged to be married, and was a man who died believing strongly in what he was doing.

'A few weeks ago Mark risked his life crawling towards an Afghan soldier who had been shot in order to provide him first aid under fire,' his commander said.

Warrant Officer Robert John Wilson

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, based out of Petawawa, Ont.

Known as R.J. to all, Wilson was on his second tour of Afghanistan. His wife, also a soldier, was in Afghanistan as well at the time of his death.

'He loved his work, and dearly loved his wife and children,' his commander said. 'He will be sorely missed by all.'

Sgt. Scott Shipway

2nd battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Man.
Home: Saskatchewan

Shipway was nearing the end of his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, and had served in the military since 1991. He had previously completed tours of duty in Cyprus, Bosnia, and Kosovo.

'Scott was a seasoned veteran ... a dedicated father and a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan,' Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson said.

Fellow-soldiers called him 'Papa Shipway' and his motto was 'never let a comrade down.' His dedication was apparent when he helped save a fellow soldier's life during a roadside bomb attack in 2006.

Cpl. Andrew Grenon

Second Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Man.

Grenon, 23, was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan. Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson described him as an experienced soldier who had a calming effect on his comrades.

'He brought confidence to those around him and inspired the first-tour guys, making them feel safe,' said Thompson.

Cpl. Mike Seggie

Second Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

Seggie, 21, followed in the footsteps of his father and uncle, who had also served with the Princess Patrica’s. Thompson described him as a great communicator, who learned Pashtun phrases to work with local Afghans.

He was also considered to be 'cool under fire,' and often joked with his comrades to lighten the mood.

Pte. Chad Horn

Second Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

Horn, 21, was greatly admired by his peers and was considered one of the best Light Armoured Vehicle gunners -- the soldier who has to leave himself open to possible attack by manning the LAV’s large weapon.

Thompson said he had 'unlimited potential' and that his 'ability to act under fire saved many lives during the tour.'

Sgt. Shawn Eades

12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Second Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group.

Eades, a highly trained combat engineer, was on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan.

'He was a veteran soldier and this was his third tour in Afghanistan,' said Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson. 'He was a devoted father who liked to share stories of his children with his colleagues and friends.'

Eades, 33, is survived by his wife, Lisa, and two young daughters, seven and four.

Sapper Stephan John Stock

12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment from Edmonton, Alberta and attached to the Second Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group.

Everyone who knew him called him 'Stock,' said Spr. Jonathan Allison.

'I always admired Stock. He was a very competent soldier. He was the kind of guy and the same rank level that I could look to for reassurance. He was just a really solid soldier.'

Allison said, 'it’s always difficult when…a friend, dies,' but he is proud of his fellow soldier.

'When I first heard his name mentioned initially, I was quite shocked. You never really expect it to be someone who you are close to, but after a few minutes once it started sinking in I was very proud that he did that.'

Cpl. Dustin Roy Robert Joseph Wasden

12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment from Edmonton, Alberta and attached to the Second Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group.
Cpl. Dustin MacCreedy called Wasden, who he referred to as ‘Wozzy,’ a ‘good guy’ and a farm boy from Saskatchewan.

'I was sad, but proud at the same time because he loved what he did. He was a good soldier and I’m proud of him.'

Master Cpl. Erin Doyle

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Edmonton.
Hometown: Kamloops, B.C.

Doyle was on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson described him as a 'big, tough, mountain of a man' who was a 'true warrior and just the person you would want beside you in a firefight.' In 2002, he received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for community service. Doyle is survived by his wife Nicole and daughter Zarine.

Master Cpl. Josh Roberts

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based in Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Saskatoon

Roberts had transferred to the regular Forces from the North Saskatchewan Regiment in 2006. His superiors promoted him to master corporal only two weeks ago. He leaves behind a fiancee who was expecting their first child.

Cpl. James Hayward Arnal, 25

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based in Shilo, Man.

Hometown: Winnipeg
Arnal died in Afghanistan after he was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED) buried in the ground during a night patrol in the Panjwaii district.

Arnal had given up a career in the private sector to join the military four years ago.

Pte. Colin William Wilmot

1st Field Ambulance, Edmonton Garrison

The Edmonton-based medic had demanded to go Afghanistan. 'He was selected to fill a vacancy soon after, because he was motivated, he was skilled, and because he was eager to make a difference in the lives of ordinary Afghans,' said Brig.-Gen. Dennis Thompson, Canada's top soldier in Afghanistan. Friends spoke of Wilmot's sunny disposition and willingness to help others.

Cpl. Brendan Anthony Downey, 37

Military policeman
17 Wing Detachment, Dundurn

Downey was based in Dundurn, Sask. His family said he was overjoyed to hear of his wife's recent pregnancy, and that he will be sorely missed by her, their two-year-old son and the rest of his family. They described him as a 'committed patriot' who joined the military after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States.

Capt. Jonathan Sutherland Snyder

1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton
Hometown: Penticton, B.C.

Snyder, who worked with the Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT), was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan. His superiors praised him for the leadership he showed under fire. He is survived by his father David, mother Anne, a fiance and a brother.

Capt. Richard (Steve) Leary, 32

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Brantford, Ont.

Leary was on his first overseas mission. 'Captain Leary was what we in uniform are expected to be. Captain Leary was a soldier and Captain Leary was a leader,' Col. Jamie Cade said at a June 3, 2008 news conference. Leary leaves behind his wife Rachel, his parents Richard and Gail and his sister Brandi.

Cpl. Michael Starker, 36 (reservist)

15 Field Ambulance, Edmonton (Calgary detachment)
Hometown: Calgary

In his civilian life, Starker worked as a paramedic in Calgary. However, he had previously been a paratrooper with the Canadian Airborne Regiment. Thousands turned out for his funeral in Calgary. 'I think he would be laughing his ass off right now saying, 'I don't know why you guys are making such a big deal of this,'' his sister Carolyn Straub told reporters about her self-effacing brother. Starker also leaves behind his wife Nicole.

Pte. Terry John Street, 24

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Hull, Que.

Outside his April 12, 2008 funeral in Surrey, B.C., friends described as a honourable, dedicated and dependable person. When his body was being shipped home, army Padre Jim Short described Street as described Street as 'a vibrant, keen, energetic, personable young soldier, a team player born to be an infantryman.'

Sgt. Jason Boyes, 32

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Napanee, Ont.

Boyes was on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. 'His idea was not to give candy to children, but to kill insurgents,' said Regimental Sgt. Maj. Brian Semenko. 'We are devastated by this news. Jason loved his job, he loved the military, and his fellow soldiers loved him back. His world was his daughter, Mackenzie, his wife, Alison, his dogs and his family,' Boyes' family said in a statement distributed by the military.

Bombardier Jeremie Ouellet, 22

1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Matane, Que.

Ouellet had only recently arrived in Afghanistan. His family released a statement said Ouellet was a 'a dedicated and professional soldier' who was 'serving his country with a lot of honour and pride.'

Trooper Michael Yuki Hayakaze, 25

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) , Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Edmonton, Alta.

Hayakaze graduated from high school in 2001, and reportedly foundered a bit before finding a home in the army in 2006. He trained as a driver. His mother Inoue told her son's March 15, 2008 funeral that he once told her: ' 'It would be lying if I said I was not scared, But I fight with the belief that we are protecting our country, the people and our families doing this.' These words of Mikey's resonate in my heart right now.'

Cpl. Etienne Gonthier, 21

5e Regiment du Genie de Combat, Valcartier, Que.
Hometown: Quebec City

The combat engineer's father reportedly didn't want his son to enlist, fearing something terrible would happen to him. 'You were my first love, and fate ended it January 23rd at 1:40 pm in Kandahar. You're forever etched in my heart, and I will never forget you,' Cinthia Morin, Gonthier's girlfriend, wrote in an online posting.

Trooper Richard Renaud, 26

12th Regiment, Blinde du Canada, Val Cartier, Que.
Hometown: Alma, Que.

Renaud's wife was pregnant when he died. He also left behind a four-year-old stepson, his parents and a sister. 'He loved his country. He defended his convictions with vigour. He was proud ... and for me, he was a hero,' Renaud's father, Jean-Marc, said after the Jan. 6, 2008 funeral in Saguenay, Que.

Cpl. Eric Labbe, 31

Royal 22nd Regiment, Valcartier, Que.

Hometown: Rimouski, Que.

Labbe had been in the military for six years. He had previously served overseas in the former Yugoslavia. He had reportedly been considering leaving the military when he paid a visit home shortly before he died.

Warrant Officer Hani Massouh, 41

Royal 22nd Regiment, Valcartier, Que.
Hometown: Alexandria, Egypt

Massouh had spent 17 years in the military and was the veteran of several overseas missions, including Haiti, Croatia, Somalia and the former Yugoslavia. He had a five-year-old daughter and was weeks away from retirement. With files from The Canadian Press

Cpl. Kevin Megeney, 25

1st Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders, Truro, N.S.
Hometown: New Glasgow, N.S.

Megeney, a reservist and the youngest of three siblings, had been in Afghanistan with the Nova Scotia Highlanders since Dec. 8, 2006. Generations of the Megeney family have enlisted with that regiment. Megeney had hoped to become a paramedic one day. 'Every time he put on the uniform, wearing the Canadian flag on his shoulders, Kev was proud,' Cpl. Brent Bowden told Megeny's March 16, 2007 funeral.

Sgt. Donald Lucas, 31

2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Gagetown, N.B.
Hometown: Burton, N.B.

Lucas was considered a leader by his fellow soldiers, but also something of a prankster. He spoke often of his love for his wife and children.

Cpl. Aaron E. Williams, 23

2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Gagetown, N.B.
Hometown: Lincoln, N.B.

Williams was a sniper. His comrades considered him to be a quiet, competent soldier.

Pte. Kevin Vincent Kennedy, 20

2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Gagetown, N.B.
Hometown: St. John's, N.L.

He was good friends with Pte. David Greenslade, who also died that day. Kennedy's brother had preceded him into the military.

Pte. David Robert Greenslade, 20

2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Gagetown, N.B.
Hometown: Saint John, N.B.

The youngest soldier to die that day, Greenslade was remembered at his April 19, 2007 funeral as a sweet-tempered young man who loved his family, hockey and life. He was good friends with Pte. Kevin Kennedy, also killed in the blast.

Cpl. Christopher Paul Stannix (reservist), 24

Princess Louise Fusiliers, Halifax, NS
Hometown: Dartmouth, N.S.

He gave up a civilian job to serve in Afghanistan.

Cpl. Brent Donald Poland, 37

2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Gagetown, N.B.
Hometown: Sarnia, Ont.

'We lost a man who loved his country, his regiment, his family and his friends, but we ought not hang our heads and wallow. That is not what Brent would have wanted,' Maj. Mark Poland told his brother's funeral, held April 20, 2007.

Master Cpl. Allan Stewart, 31

Royal Canadian Dragoons, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Trout Brook, N.B.

Stewart was a husband to Christa, and a father of two girls, ages 9 and 12. He had been in the military for nine years. He was on his second tour in Afghanistan and on his third overseas mission, after having been deployed to Bosnia in 2001.

Trooper Patrick James Pentland, 23

Royal Canadian Dragoons, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Geary, N.B.

Pentland had joined the military three years ago and was working as a driver on his first deployment. His father Jim had been a soldier. Patrick was born on the Canadian military base at Lahr, Germany, and grew up near CFB Gagetown, N.B. Patrick had spent some of his recent leave time with his mother, Gabriele, in Germany. He loved children, and had considered adopting an Afghan orphan.

Master Cpl. Anthony Klumpenhouwer, 25

Canadian Special Operations Forces
Hometown: Listowel, Ont.

The second-oldest of 13 siblings, Klumpenhower was remembered by his aunt Judi as having bright blue eyes and a 'beautiful smile.' She also described her nephew as a natural soldier. She said he originally planned to enlist for a short term, but found the military to be such a good fit that he decided to stay.

Cpl. Matthew McCully, 25

2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signals Squadron, CFB Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Orangeville, Ont.

McCully, a signals operator, was a member of the Joint Task Force Afghanistan, Operational Mentor and Liaison Team. His comrades described the redhead as a perfectionist with a good sense of humour.

Master Cpl. Darrell Jason Priede, 30

Army News Team, 3 Area Support Group, CFB Gagetown, N.B.
Hometown: Burlington, Ont.

Master Cpl. Darrell Jason Priede a military photographer and had been in Afghanistan about six weeks when he died. Born in Ontario, he grew up around Grand Forks, B.C. 'Our son was exemplary ... He didn’t have one black mark in the military ... He enjoyed what he did because he always wanted to capture as much good as possible,' his mother Roxanne said.

Trooper Darryl Caswell, 25

Royal Canadian Dragoons, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Bowmanville, Ont.

'A mother can never prepare for this,' Caswell's mother, Darlene Cushman, told her son's funeral on June 20, 2007. Darryl liked tattoos and had planned to get a small pair of angel's wings. Darlene said she would get a similar tattoo to honour him.

Cpl. Stephen Frederick Bouzane, 26

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Springdale, NL.

Bouzane grew up in Scarborough, Ont. He enlisted in 2003 and had a fiancé in Edmonton, where he was based. He is also survived by his parents and a sister.

Pte. Joel Vincent Wiebe, 22

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Edmonton, Alta.

'Every since he was a little kid, Joel has said 'I want to be in the army',' Anna Thede, Wiebe's fiancé, told reporters on June 22, 2007. He had proposed to her four hours before he shipped out to Afghanistan. He was buried in Edmonton.

Sgt. Christos Karigiannis, 30

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Montreal, Que.

'It was always Chris' dream to be part of the Canadian forces, to serve and defend his country. He has a big Canadian flag covering an entire wall in his room. We have always encouraged him to follow his ambitions,' his brother Spiro told reporters on June 22, 2007. Karigiannis is also survived by his mother Niki and another brother.

Capt. Matthew Johnathan Dawe, 27

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Kingston, Ont.

Dawe died on the same day as his son Lucas's second birthday. He comes from a military family. His father Peter, a retired lieutenant-colonel, told reporters that his son had been frustrated by the guerrilla tactics Canadian troops faced in Kandahar.

Master Cpl. Colin Bason (reservist), 28

Royal Westminster Regiment, New Westminster, B.C.
Hometown: Burnaby, B.C.

A seven-year veteran who had served in Bosnia, Bason took a demotion in rank to serve in Afghanistan. Comrades and friends remembered his frantic energy and sense of humour. Bason was in a relationship and had an infant daughter with his girlfriend.

Cpl. Cole Bartsch, 23

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Whitecourt, Alta.

Remembered by his family as a young man who loved the outdoors. An aunt called him 'the reliable one.'

Pte. Lane Watkins, 20

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Clearwater, Man.

At his July 16, 2007 funeral, one comrade recalled that Watkins loved to hand candy out to Afghan kids while on patrol. His mother Wanda said the poverty in which Afghan children lived appalled Lane.

Cpl. Jordan Anderson, 25

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Iqaluit, Nunavut

Anderson grew up in Inuvik. He is believed to be the first northerner to die in Afghanistan. His widow Amanda accepted a posthumous degree in political science on his behalf from the University of Manitoba. He'd been studying online while serving overseas.

Capt. Jefferson Francis, 37

1 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (1 RCHA), Shilo, Man.
Home province: New Brunswick

Francis grew up in the Halifax area. Comrades described him as a quiet professional with a dry sense of humour. He left behind a wife, Sylvie, and a son who was only eight months old when his father died.

Pte Simon Longtin, 23

3rd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, Valcartier, Que.
Hometown: Longueil, Que.

At his funeral, Longtin was described as a courageous, professional soldier. His mother Johanne said in a statement that her son really wanted to serve in Afghanistan.

Master Warrant Officer Mario Mercier, 43

2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, Valcartier, Que.
Hometown: Weedon, Que.

Mercier was known as 'Papa Bear' to his troops. After his death, some of them strapped stuffed teddy bears to the front of their LAV armoured personnel carriers to honour his memory. He had also served in the Balkans and Haiti. His is survived by his wife Lucie and three children.

Master Cpl. Christian Duchesne, 34

5th Field Ambulance, Valcartier, Que.
Hometown: Montreal

Duschesne, a medic with 14 years of service in the military, was married and the father of three young girls.

Major Raymond Ruckpaul, 42

Armoured Corps, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, serving at the NATO coalition headquarters in Kabul.
Hometown: Hamilton, Ont.

Those who knew Ruckpaul said suicide would have been completely out of character. He is the highest-ranking officer to die in Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife Natasha and two children.

Cpl. Nathan Hornburg (reservist), 24

King's Own Calgary Regiment, Calgary, Alta.
Hometown: Calgary

At his Oct. 4, 2007 funeral, the crowd was told of a young man seen as a humorous, supportive, solid soldier. Some of his artwork was on display.

Cpl. Nicolas Raymond Beauchamp, 28

5th Field Ambulance, Valcartier, Que.
Hometown: Lived in Pont-Rouge, Que.

Beauchamp's spouse, Cpl. Dolores Crampton is a medical technician who had been based with Beauchamp's unit in Kandahar. She accompanied her husband's body home, sprinkling flowers on his casket during the repatriation ceremony. She may be the first Canadian soldier to accompany a spouse's body home.

Pte. Michel Levesque, 25

3rd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, Valcartier, Que.
Hometown: Riviere-Rouge

His neighbours from his home town recalled Levesque as a 'very nice little boy.' He once took the town's flag to Afghanistan and promised to fly it on the base. When he returned home on leave about two weeks before his death, he showed the mayor photos of the flag flapping in the breeze at Kandahar Airfield.

Gunner Jonathan Dion, 27

5th Regiment d'Artillerie legere du Canada, Valcartier, Que.
Hometown: Val D'Or, Que.

After Dion's funeral on Jan. 12, 2008, a friend, also a military member, described him as a quiet, generous guy who excelled at sports in high school. 'Jonathan was proud to be a soldier. He loved his work,' Ronald Marcil, Dion's uncle, said after the funeral.

Glyn Berry, 59

Director, Foreign Affairs Canada

The veteran Canadian diplomat had volunteered for Afghanistan. 'He was a guy made for difficult assignments,' former Canadian UN ambassador Paul Heinbecker told The Globe and Mail.

Berry was the first Canadian foreign service officer in more than 40 years to die in the line of duty. He is survived by his wife, Valerie, and two sons, Rhys and Gareth.

Hometown: Barry, South Wales

Cpl. Paul Davis, 28

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Bridgewater, N.S.

Dedicated soldier remembered for his bravery and camaraderie with fellow soldiers. His father Jim Davis recalled that his son loved playing hockey and had been nicknamed 'Smiley' by his young teammates. Davis is survived by wife Melanie, young daughters, mother Connie Davis, father Jim, and stepmother Sharon Davis.

Master Cpl. Timothy Wilson, 30

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Grand Prairie, Alta.

Wilson died in a U.S. military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany about three days after the crash. His wife Daphne and mother Jane were at his side. His organs were donated. 'Tim's selflessness earned him the respect and admiration of all who knew him, we have always supported Tim's military career,' said Jane. 'He died doing something he both loved and believed in, in both life and in death.'

Pte. Robert Costall, 22

1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.

Hometown: Thunder Bay, Ont.

Costall, a machine-gunner, is remembered as a dedicated soldier who loved his wife and newborn son. 'What I can remember, a bright blue-eyed child always smiling, always happy,' Pte. Robert Costall's older brother Buddy said at the April 6, 2006 funeral service in Gibsons, B.C.

Costall is survived by wife Chrissy, son Colin, who was one when his father died and parents.

Cpl. Matthew Dinning, 23

2nd Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ont.

'I distinctly remember him saying: 'If I'm going to be killed, it will be by a roadside bomb and I'll die instantly.' How right he was,' father Lincoln Dinning said at the April 29, 2006 funeral service.

Matthew loved hockey and hoped to become an Ontario Provincial Police officer like his father some day. He is survived by his parents and brother Matt.

Bombardier Myles Mansell, 25

5th Field Artillery Regiment, Victoria, B.C.
Hometown: Victoria, B.C.

Mansell loved being a soldier. He sent flowers and a teddy bear to fiancee Lindsay Sullivan just three weeks before his death.

'Myles died a hero in my books. He paid the supreme sacrifice to help others,' his uncle Michael Mansell said at the May 3, 2006 funeral service in Victoria, B.C. Myles is survived by Lindsay and his parents.

Cpl. Randy Payne, 32

CFB/ASU Wainwright Military Police Platoon, Wainwright, Alta.

Born: Lahr, West Germany, Hometown: Gananoque, Ont.

Born into a military family, Payne was a military police officer. 'Randy took extreme pride in being a military police officer. He was not only a friend to myself, but to all my police colleagues,' Cpl. Cory Gaffey said at the May 3, 2006 funeral service in Wainwright.
Payne is survived by his wife, two young children, parents and a brother in the Canadian Forces.

Lieut. William Turner, 45

Land Force Western Area Headquarters Edmonton, Alta.

Hometown: Toronto, Ont.

Turner was a reservist who worked as a liaison officer in Afghanistan, meeting with local elders. He left a bottle of whisky with a friend to be opened upon his safe return. A competitive cyclist celebrated for his team spirit, Turner was described as a courageous and hard-working soldier.

Capt. Nichola Goddard, 26

1st Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, Man.

Born: Papua, New Guinea.
Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

Goddard was the first Canadian woman to die in a combat role. A dog-lover and active volunteer for the Calgary girl guides, Goddard loved being in the thick of the action. Her nickname was 'Care Bear.'

She is survived by her husband Jason Beam, himself a soldier, parents and sisters. Her father Tim told her May 27, 2006 funeral in Calgary that his daughter was 'a good soldier who died a soldier's death.'

Cpl. Anthony Boneca, 21

Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, Thunder Bay, Ont.
Hometown: Thunder Bay, Ont.

Fellow soldiers described Boneca, nicknamed 'T-bone,' as a courageous man. He was three weeks away from returning home when he died. The fun-loving Boneca played football in his high school days.

His girlfriend Megan DeCorte claimed Boneca had been unhappy in Afghanistan, but the soldier's father rejected that claim. Boneca is survived by his parents.

Cpl. Francisco Gomez, 44

1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.
Born: Trinidad and Tobago. Hometown: Edmonton, Alta.

Gomez was a career officer who served in the Canadian army for 23. 'It's a dangerous job,' father George Gomez told CTV Edmonton. 'It's a job you choose to do, so you have to take the consequences, too. But I think if they're successful, the people in Afghanistan will appreciate it.'

He is survived by his father, mother Joan and brother Richard, who also serves in the military.

Cpl. Jason Warren, 29

The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment of Canada, Montreal, QC
Hometown: Quebec City, QC

Army service was a long-time tradition in Warren's family; his sister is a corporal and his grandfather is a retired brigadier-general. He was the first member of the Black Watch to die in combat since the Second World War.

Warren, who also served in Bosnia, was described as a natural leader keen to make a difference in the lives of those hurt by the Taliban.

Pte. Kevin Dallaire, 22

1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Calgary, Alta.

'It's not one of those things I thought would ever happen to my son, even though I knew and I realized that he was in a war environment,' father Gaetan Dallaire told CTV News.

In the wake of their son's death, Gaetan and wife Diane began a network for those parents who have lost children in Afghanistan.

Sgt. Vaughan Ingram, 35

1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Burgeo, N.L.

Described as a fearless soldier and completely dedicated to his mission. He is survived by wife, two young daughters, and mother.

At his funeral in Burgeo, his daughters released white balloons. As they drifted skyward, his youngest daughter said, 'There's my daddy going to heaven.'

Cpl. Bryce Keller, 27

1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, Alta.

Hometown: Regina, Sask.

Keller devoted six years of his life to the military. He was also an avid animal lover who dedicated time to the humane society.

Keller is survived by his parents, two brothers and his wife, Sarah, whom he met on a military training course in 1998.

Cpl. Christopher Reid, 34

1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, AB
Hometown: Truro, N.S.

Dedicated to the vocation of soldiering, Reid was described as a man with an adventurous spirit who loved camping with friends or driving fast in his four-by-four truck.

He is survived by parents Tom and Angela.

Master Cpl. Raymond Arndt, 31

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Edson, Alta.

'He was a very good soldier, very dedicated, very hard-working. He loved to smile, loved to tell jokes,' Lt.-Col. Hans Brink said at Arndt's funeral, held in Edson on Aug. 15, 2006.
Arndt had been days away from returning home. He is survived by Darcia, his wife of nine months.

Master Cpl. Jeffrey Walsh, 33

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Regina, Sask.

Walsh was a police officer's son. Friend Norman Yeo told Walsh's Aug. 17, 2006 funeral in Regina that a sense of adventure and a desire to serve led Jeffrey to join the army.

Walsh is survived by wife, Julie Mason, and their three children, and parents Ben and Margie.

Cpl. Andrew Eykelenboom, 23

1st Field Ambulance, Edmonton, Alta.
Hometown: Comox, B.C.

A medic, known as Boomer and affectionately described by colleagues as brave and goofy. 'Even with a self-directed mission as great as helping others he found time to enjoy the life he was given, hanging out with friends, camping, fishing, snowboarding or surfing. All of which still involved his unspoken drive to educate everyone he could touch with his passion for the Lord and the ideals of care and good deeds,' the family said in a statement.

He is survived by father Hans, mother Maureen and brothers. They set up a fund, Boomer's Legacy, to help Afghan women and children.

Cpl. David Braun, 27

2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, MB
Hometown: Raymore, Sask.

Braun dreamed of a military career from the age of 12. His comrades remember him as a brave and supportive soldier. He is survived by his mother Patty and three siblings.

Private William Jonathan James Cushley, 21

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, Ont. Hometown: Port Lambton, Ont. His friends and comrades said he exhibited strong leadership qualities, a fierce love of family and a sense of fun. He is survived by parents Errol and Elaine and three sisters.

Warrant Officer Frank Robert Mellish, 38

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, Ont. Hometown: Truro, N.S. A long-time auto racing fan and dedicated soldier, Mellish is survived by his parents, wife Kendra -- who still serves in the Canadian air force -- and two young boys. He was buried in Summerside, P.E.I.

Warrant Officer Richard Francis Nolan, 39

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, Ont. Hometown: Mount Pearl, N.L. Nolan was described as an adventurous soul who enjoyed riding bulls. He had a strong belief in family values and loved playing with his children and stepchildren. Friends said he would help anyone in need. He is survived by partner Kelly, three sons, a stepdaughter and mother.

Sgt. Shane Stachnik, 30

2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, Petawawa, Ont. Hometown: Waskatenau, Alta. Former high-school buddy Randy Trenchuk remembered playing hockey with Stachnik, a combat engineer, and the frustrations with Shakespeare that they shared in English class. Stachnik, described as being dedicated and fun-loving, was to be married next summer. He is survived by parents Hank and Avril.

Pte. Mark Anthony Graham, 33

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Hamilton, Ont.

Graham was a member of Canada's Olympic 4x400 metre relay team in 1992. Comrades talked about his imposing physical size, warm smile and great singing voice. He had three brothers, one of whom also joined the military, and a young daughter. He wasn’t married.

Cpl. Glen Arnold, 32

2 Field Ambulance, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: McKerrow, Ont.

Arnold was a medic who had served in Bosnia-Herzogovina and the Disaster Assistance Relief Team in Sri Lanka following the 2004 tsunami. He loved playing hockey and was a devoted family man. He is survived by his wife Kerry, four children, parents, three brothers and a sister. ' 'We miss you so much... and we can't wait to see (you) home for Christmas,'' Kerry Arnold wrote Sept. 6, 2006 on a Department of National Defence website that relays messages to Canada's soldiers.

Pte. David Byers, 22

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Espanola, Ont.

A friendly man and video game enthusiast in his high school days, Byers was killed before his fianceé Chantelle Roy was to give birth to their child. He is survived by Roy, his parents and a brother. Espanola is quite close to McKerrow, the home town of Cpl. Glen Arnold.

Cpl. Shane Keating, 30

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Dalmeny, Sask.

Keating was described by his comrades as good-humoured and hard-working. He is survived by his mother, Judith Budd. 'Nothing is worth losing a son but everything - everything - is worth a man willing to take that risk and to die for what he believes in,' she told reporters in Saskatoon three days after her son's death.

Cpl. Keith Morley, 30

2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Shilo, Man.
Hometown: Winnipeg, Man.

An animal lover and proud owner of a dog, Lokie. He is survived by sister Shannon and his mother Della.

'Keith served two tours of Bosnia in 2001 and 2003. He served his country with pride and certainty that missions there and in Afghanistan would better the lives of the people in those troubled nations,' Della Morley told reporters before her son's Sept. 29, 2006 funeral in Winnipeg.

Pte. Josh Klukie, 23

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Shuniah, Ont.

Charming and charismatic with a passion for sports, Klukie was an enthusiastic member of his high school basketball team. Klukie is survived by his mother and brother.

Sgt. Craig Gillam, 40

Royal Canadian Dragoons, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: South Branch, N.L.

A man who led his troops by example and whose bravery saved many lives on the day he died. He participated in sports such as hockey and taekwondo with his children. 'Craig was a loving father and husband, a dedicated soldier and a proud Newfoundlander,' Gillam's wife Maureen said in a statement before his Oct. 14, 2006 funeral. Gillam is survived by Maureen, two teenage children and his parents.

Cpl. Robert Mitchell, 32

Royal Canadian Dragoons, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Owen Sound, Ont.

Known to his friends as Jim, Mitchell strived to be the best. He is survived by wife Leanne, two sons and a daughter, and his parents.

Trooper Mark Wilson, 39

Royal Canadian Dragoons, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: London, Ont.

Mourning for Wilson was marked by a campaign to deck London with yellow ribbons. He is survived by wife Dawn, sons Josh and Benjamin and parents Carl and Carolyn.

Sgt. Darcy Tedford, 32

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, ON
Hometown: Calgary, AB

Quietly confident, and trusted for wise advice, Tedford earned respect among peers over his several tours of duty. He was buried in the national military cemetery in Ottawa. Tedford is survived by his wife Charmaine, two young daughters and his parents.

Pte. Blake Williamson, 23

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Kemptville, Ont.

Described as a funny guy who made others laugh with his array of Chuck Norris jokes. Williamson, buried in the national military cemetery in Ottawa, is survived by his father, mother, stepfather, and siblings.

Chief Warrant Officer Robert Girouard, 46

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Bartouche, N.B.

A career soldier, CWO Girouard was a father of three. Two of his children are in the Canadian military. He celebrated an early Christmas with his family just days before his death. His Dec. 6, 2006 funeral heard: 'In (wife) Jackie's own words: 'Bobby was what a man should be.''

Cpl. Albert Storm, 36

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Niagara Falls, Ont.

Only three years away from retirement, Cpl. Storm was a decorated soldier who had been deployed to many parts of the world. He was buried at the foot of his mother's grave. At the Dec. 8, 2006 funeral, Col. Peter Scott said Storm was 'a model soldier who gave his all in everything he did.''

Pte. Braun Woodfield, 24

2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Oromocto, N.B.
Hometown: Eastern Passage, N.S.

Woodfield's family had a history of military service. Woodfield had also served as a peacekeeper in Haiti. He is survived by sister Lyndi and parents Daniel and Beverley.

Cpl. Jamie Murphy, 26

1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, ON
Hometown: Conception Harbour, N.L.

A practical joker whose smile and winning nature kept him out of trouble, Murphy had planned to propose to his girlfriend upon return. He had been only days from returning to Canada. He is survived by his parents and three siblings.

Cpl. Robbie Beerenfenger, 29

3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Ottawa, Ont.
Described as always ready to take charge and give his all in battle, Beerenfenger is survived by wife Tina, baby daughter Madison and mother.

Sgt. Robert Short, 42

3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, Ont.
Hometown: Fredericton, N.B.

Short was an ardent Toronto Maple Leafs fan who believed Stanley Cup glory was just around the corner. Friends described him as a practical, optimistic man who, through devotion and determination, accomplished extraordinary things on a regular basis. He is survived by his wife Susan.

Cpl. Ainsworth Dyer, 24

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, AB
Hometown: Montreal, QC

Known for astonishing endurance, Dyer once finished a military triathlon with a broken foot. He is survived by father Paul, sister Carolyn and fianceé Jocelyn Van Sloten.

Pte. Richard Green, 21

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, AB
Hometown: Mill Cove, N.S.

His intense work ethic earned him parachute jump wings before he headed to Afghanistan. Known as Ricky, Green kept quiet about his achievements. Green had a girlfriend whom he had wanted to marry. A friend made sure the engagement ring Green had purchased for Miranda Boutilier, Green's high-school sweetheart, made it back to her from Afghanistan.

Sgt. Marc Leger, 29

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, AB
Hometown: Lancaster, ON

Leger had also served in Bosnia and dedicated himself there to rebuilding a shattered village in the Livno Valley. He is survived by his wife and parents.

Pte. Nathan Smith, 26

3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, AB
Hometown: Tatamagouche, N.S.

Optimistic and good natured, friends say Smith faced all situations with a lovable, goofy smile.