Bombardier Myles Mansell 5th Field Regiment

Bombadier Myles Mansell, of 5th (British Columbia) Field Regiment, Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery along with three other Canadian soldiers were killed when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device near Gumbad, approximately 75 kilometres north of Kandahar on April 21, 2006.

The funeral was held May 3, at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria.

Photos by: Corporal Shirley Edel

Casket carried in gun carriage

The casket bearing the remains of Bombadier Mansell was carried on a gun carriage and escorted by members of 5th Field Regiment from Bay Street Armoury to Christ Church Cathedral.

Casket carried in gun carriage

Pall bearers carry the casket bearing the remains of Bombadier Mansell into Christ Church Cathedral

Carrying the casket to the altar

Pall bearers carry the casket bearing the remains of Bombadier Mansell to the altar of Christ Church Cathedral.

Soldier gives eulogy

Sergeant Darrell A. Stubbington of 5th Field Regiment, a friend, eulogizes Bombadier Mansell.

Folding flag to present to family

Pall bearers fold the Canadian flag from the casket bearing the remains of Bombadier Mansell to be presented to his family.

Guard of Honour presents arms

The Guard of Honour present arms as the casket bearing the remains of Bombadier Mansell are carried from Christ Church Cathedral.

Casket carried from church

Pall Bearers carry the casket bearing the remains of Bombadier Mansell from Christ Church Cathedral.

Members stand at attention following hearse

Members of 5th Field Regiment stand at attention after the casket bearing the remains of Bombadier Masell was loaded into the hearse.