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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 Corporal Anthony Joseph BonecaJuly 9, 2006 “It was with deep emotion that my husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I learned, during our first regional visit to Newfoundland-and-Labrador, of the death of Corporal Anthony Joseph Boneca, a reservist from the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Corporal Boneca succumbed to his injuries in Afghanistan. I encourage my fellow citizens to pause and reflect on this tragic loss for our Canadian Forces. Corporal Boneca's death serves as a further reminder of the dangers faced by our Canadian Forces every day in Afghanistan and also of the steadfastness of our members who each day try to make that country a better place to live. Today, we honour his memory as a hero who fought for what he believed in. On behalf of all Canadians, our thoughts and condolences are with Corporal Boneca's family and friends, as well as his extended military family during this difficult time. Know that we share your grief.“
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