Saturday, July 04, 2009

God Bless Cpl Nicholas Bulger July 03, 2009

It is with sadness today that we learn of a comrade, a brother, a son, a husband, a father, our fallen soldier Cpl Nick Bulger. Our thoughts and prayers turn to his family and friends both here and in Afghanistan.

Cpl. Nicholas Bulger July 03, 2009 11:20 a.m.
A Canadian soldier was killed and five injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near their armoured vehicle during a patrol in the Zhari District. The incident occurred south-west of Kandahar City at around 11:20 a.m., Kandahar time, on 3 July, 2009.
Killed in action was Cpl Nicholas Bulger from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based in Edmonton.The injured soldiers were evacuated by helicopter to the Role 3 Multi-National Medical Facility at the Kandahar Airfield. They are in good condition and under medical care.The identities of the injured soldiers will not be released.
The soldiers were members of the Task Force Kandahar Headquarters.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of our fallen comrade during this very difficult time.
Members of Task Force Kandahar are committed to improving security and increasing development in Kandahar Province. Despite these cowardly attacks we are determined to continue working with our Afghan and international partners towards a better future for the people of Afghanistan.


Comrades Say Goodbye





He is Coming Home
Repatriation at CFB Trenton, Ontario








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