CEFCOM NR-08.025 - July 5, 2008
OTTAWA - At approximately 4:15 a.m. (EST) July 4, a Canadian Forces member was found dead in an accommodation room in the Theatre Support
Element compound in the Gulf region.
Deceased is Corporal Brendan Anthony Downey, a Military Policeman from the Military Police Detachment in Dundurn, Saskatchewan.
An investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances of this incident. No further details are available at this time, although enemy
action has been ruled out.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Corporal Downey during this difficult time. Our focus over the next number of days will be
to provide the best possible support to the family of our airman and to his colleagues.
Cpl Downey’s immediate family has no comment at this time. They are asking that the media please respect their privacy and they will provide
a statement in due course.