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 (click on image for larger view)





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.




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




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




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




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




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




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




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