MWO Mario Mercier August 22, 2007

Photo credit : Cplc Martine Morin

MWO Mario Mercier, was killed on 22 August, 2007 after the vehicle he was traveling in, a LAV III, struck a suspected mine. The incident occurred at 6:19 am Kandahar time, approximately 50 km West of Kandahar City during Operation EAGLE EYE, a joint Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) and ISAF operation aimed at further stabilizing the District of Zharey. MWO Mercier was a member of 2e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment, based in Valcartier, Québec.

My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go out today to the family and friends of Master Warrent Officer Mario Mercier, here and overseas. ~ m.m.

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