In Memorium: Les Canadiens

Soldiers from 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, based out of Quebec, recently took over as Canada's main combat contribution to NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Even though they have been in the field for a relatively short time, they have already suffered three fatalities at the hands of the Taliban.

The dead troops are:

• Private Simon Longtin, Royal 22e Regiment
• Master Corporal Christian Duchensne, 5th Field Ambulance
• Master Warrant Officer Mario Mercier, Royal 22e Regiment

My thoughts are with the families and friends of the men.