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Texan

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It sure is nice to have good neighbors. In spite of the Canuck bashing that goes on around here sometimes, I think we all thank you for your support and share your sorrow in your loss. :(

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Afghan roadside bomb kills six Canadian soldiers
Wed Jul 4, 2007 2:20 PM EDT139


KABUL (Reuters) -
Six Canadian soldiers were killed in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday when their armored vehicle hit a roadside bomb, the Canadian government said, in what was the deadliest attack on NATO forces this month in the country.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, the deadliest since April, when six Canadian soldiers were killed in a similar incident. It brings the total number of foreign troops killed in action in Afghanistan to more than 70 this year.

Afghanistan is going through one of its bloodiest phases of violence since U.S.-led troops overthrew the Taliban's radical Islamic government in 2001. The Taliban are strongest in southern Afghanistan.

Ottawa said the six men and a local Afghan interpreter died when their armored vehicle hit the device in the Panjwai district about 20 km (13 miles) southwest of the southern city of Kandahar, which is home to Canada's 2,600-strong mission.

"Clearly, they have managed to kill six great young Canadians today, which is an absolute tragedy," Canadian Brigadier-General Tim Grant told a televised news conference in Kandahar.

So far 66 Canadian soldiers and a diplomat have died since Ottawa sent troops to Afghanistan in late 2002 as part of the U.S.-led war on terror.

The Taliban rely largely on suicide attacks and roadside bomb blasts in their campaign against foreign troops and the government.

The blast occurred on a gravel road as the troops were returning in a convoy of 12 vehicles from a joint operation with the Afghan national army.

"As with every attack we will look at what has happened and will decide at that time if there is something we need to do to increase the protection for our soldiers," said Grant, adding that Canadian troops were comfortable in the Panjwai district.

"We're not perfect and we do miss some (roadside bombs) as was seen today. But the battle against the Taliban and their choice of weapons ... is successful," he said.

Late last month three Canadians died in Panjwai district when their unarmored supply vehicle triggered a roadside bomb in what was supposed to be a secure area.

The latest deaths will only increase doubts among Canadians about the wisdom of the mission, which is due to end in February 2009. Critics say the force is focused too much on fighting and not on rebuilding the country.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has pledged to put any military involvement after February 2009 to a vote in Parliament, where his Conservative government has only a minority of seats.

His chances of keeping troops in Kandahar beyond early 2009 look slim at best, since two of Canada's three opposition parties say the mission should end on time, while the third wants the troops out immediately.
 

Bill

Well-known member
Texan said:
It sure is nice to have good neighbors. In spite of the Canuck bashing that goes on around here sometimes, I think we all thank you for your support and share your sorrow in your loss. :(

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Afghan roadside bomb kills six Canadian soldiers
Wed Jul 4, 2007 2:20 PM EDT139


KABUL (Reuters) -
Six Canadian soldiers were killed in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday when their armored vehicle hit a roadside bomb, the Canadian government said, in what was the deadliest attack on NATO forces this month in the country.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, the deadliest since April, when six Canadian soldiers were killed in a similar incident. It brings the total number of foreign troops killed in action in Afghanistan to more than 70 this year.

Afghanistan is going through one of its bloodiest phases of violence since U.S.-led troops overthrew the Taliban's radical Islamic government in 2001. The Taliban are strongest in southern Afghanistan.

Ottawa said the six men and a local Afghan interpreter died when their armored vehicle hit the device in the Panjwai district about 20 km (13 miles) southwest of the southern city of Kandahar, which is home to Canada's 2,600-strong mission.

"Clearly, they have managed to kill six great young Canadians today, which is an absolute tragedy," Canadian Brigadier-General Tim Grant told a televised news conference in Kandahar.

So far 66 Canadian soldiers and a diplomat have died since Ottawa sent troops to Afghanistan in late 2002 as part of the U.S.-led war on terror.

The Taliban rely largely on suicide attacks and roadside bomb blasts in their campaign against foreign troops and the government.

The blast occurred on a gravel road as the troops were returning in a convoy of 12 vehicles from a joint operation with the Afghan national army.

"As with every attack we will look at what has happened and will decide at that time if there is something we need to do to increase the protection for our soldiers," said Grant, adding that Canadian troops were comfortable in the Panjwai district.

"We're not perfect and we do miss some (roadside bombs) as was seen today. But the battle against the Taliban and their choice of weapons ... is successful," he said.

Late last month three Canadians died in Panjwai district when their unarmored supply vehicle triggered a roadside bomb in what was supposed to be a secure area.

The latest deaths will only increase doubts among Canadians about the wisdom of the mission, which is due to end in February 2009. Critics say the force is focused too much on fighting and not on rebuilding the country.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has pledged to put any military involvement after February 2009 to a vote in Parliament, where his Conservative government has only a minority of seats.

His chances of keeping troops in Kandahar beyond early 2009 look slim at best, since two of Canada's three opposition parties say the mission should end on time, while the third wants the troops out immediately.

Thanks for the words of appreciation Texan. We know it is just a select few that that seem to feel more important by engaging in Canadian bashing on this site.
 

aplusmnt

Well-known member
Sad news! I am sure we all appreciate the Canadians who are fighting in Afghanistan. Even though there is many reasons for NATO to be there, in the end they are there as a response to helping America in the fight of terrorism that was brought to our door steps on 911. And we all appreciate it! And we mourn you losses as well as ours.
 

Bill

Well-known member
aplusmnt said:
Sad news! I am sure we all appreciate the Canadians who are fighting in Afghanistan. Even though there is many reasons for NATO to be there, in the end they are there as a response to helping America in the fight of terrorism that was brought to our door steps on 911. And we all appreciate it! And we mourn you losses as well as ours.

Very true words "terrorism that was brought to our door steps on 911" aplusmnt. Although 9-11 happened on American soil some of us Canadians also lost friends and relatives and we support all the troops fighting for western freedoms.
 

aplusmnt

Well-known member
Bill said:
aplusmnt said:
Sad news! I am sure we all appreciate the Canadians who are fighting in Afghanistan. Even though there is many reasons for NATO to be there, in the end they are there as a response to helping America in the fight of terrorism that was brought to our door steps on 911. And we all appreciate it! And we mourn you losses as well as ours.

Very true words "terrorism that was brought to our door steps on 911" aplusmnt. Although 9-11 happened on American soil some of us Canadians also lost friends and relatives and we support all the troops fighting for western freedoms.

I believe the Canadians are smart enough also to know the Muslim radicals might hate America and Israel the most, but if they destroyed us then they would move their attentions more strongly towards countries that offer freedom and a civilized way of life, such as Canada.

In reality they hate all of us, and wish to destroy all infidels or non believers. Just America gets pushed to the top of the list due to our strong policies in the Middle east and support of Israel.

I wish all countries realized their next if the U.S. fails.
 

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