One
Canadian soldier killed
by improvised explosive
device
CEFCOM
NR – 11.001 - March 27,
2011
OTTAWA
— One Canadian soldier
was killed when an
improvised explosive
device detonated during
a dismounted partnered
patrol in the Panjwa’i
district of Kandahar
Province at
approximately 12 p.m.
(noon) Kandahar time on
Sunday, March 27, 2011.
Killed
in action was Corporal
Yannick Scherrer, from 1er
Battalion, Royal
22e
Régiment, based
at CFB Valcartier,
Quebec serving with 1er
Battalion, Royal
22e
Régiment Battle
Group.
We are
all thinking of the
family and friends of
our Canadian fallen
comrade during this sad
time. We will not forget
Cpl Scherrer’s sacrifice
as we continue to bring
security and hope to the
people of Kandahar
Province.
Canada in partnership
with the government of
Afghanistan, the Afghan
National Security Forces
and ISAF remain
committed to improving
the security situation
in order to set the
conditions for
reconstruction and
development in the
region. Joint Task Force
Afghanistan, continues
to be fully engaged in
an initiative that
serves to gradually
enhance security, to
strengthen governance
and to expand the
government’s authority
in key areas of Kandahar
Province.
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