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Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the death of Trooper Mark Andrew WilsonOctober 8, 2006 “It was with great sorrow that my husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I learned of the death of Trooper Mark Andrew Wilson from the Royal Canadian Dragoons based in Petawawa, Ontario, in the district of Panjwayi in Afghanistan. Trooper Wilson was killed by the explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device when he was patrolling the region of Pashmul, working with determination to secure and rebuild that area in the hopes that freedom, justice and peace will prevail in Afghanistan. My thoughts are first and foremost with Mark Andrew Wilson’s loved ones. All Canadians share your sorrow. My thoughts also go to the colleagues of Trooper Wilson and to all members of the Canadian Forces who, despite this tragedy, persevere with courage to fulfill their mission in Afghanistan. We can only admire their resolve and assure them of our continued support in these difficult hours.” -30- Media information |
