Canadian Soldier killed in Afghanistan

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

Last Updated: Mar 27, 2011 11:45 PM ET

Cpl. Yannick Scherrer, 24, was killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol in the Panjwaii district of Kandahar in Afghanistan on Sunday. (National Defence)

A Canadian soldier has been killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.

Cpl. Yannick Scherrer, 24, was killed Sunday at about noon local time while on foot patrol with the Afghan National Army near Nakhonay, southwest of Kandahar city, when the IED exploded.

The Montreal native, who was on his first tour of duty in Afghanistan, was a member of the 1st Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment and based in CFB Valcartier in Quebec.

"Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Cpl. Scherrer's family, and to the soldiers and friends who served alongside him," Brig.-Gen. Dean Milner, Canada's top soldier in Afghanistan, said in a statement Monday at Kandahar airfield.

"Canadians can be proud of the progress our soldiers have accomplished for the people of Kandahar province in Afghanistan. More work remains to be done."

Prime Minister Stephen Harper expressed his condolences to the soldier's friends and family.

"The relentless commitment of Cpl. Scherrer and other brave Canadians in Afghanistan is a source of pride to all Canadians," Harper said in a statement. "We will forever be grateful for the sacrifice made by Cpl. Scherrer."

Nakhonay, a battle-scarred village of about 1,000 people, has been the focus of intense counterinsurgency efforts by Canadian troops in the Panjwaii district of Kandahar province over the last year.

Condolences to the family of this fine young lad.

je me souviens

 

[lone wolf]

My sister will take another moment on the Liberty Street overpass.

Rest in Peace....

 

[BaalsTears]

We mourn his passing. We salute his valor. May he rest in peace.

 

[Unforgiven]

Rip. Condolences to his family.

 

[lone wolf]

My sister will take another moment on the Liberty Street overpass.

Rest in Peace....

Her Facebook status today:

I was thinking just a couple of days ago that I hope there's never a need to stand on the Highway of Heroes overpasses again, but sadly I've just stood on the Bennett Rd. bridge to watch another motorcade go by. God bless our soldiers and their families! ♥

 

[Goober]

Out of respect for your dead comrade, I`ll stop here, soldier.

It would only be good manners, regardless of what your opinion is on the War, to not post in these type of threads. That request is not unreasonable in my opinion.

 

[gerryh]

The guy/gal says 'war is hell. What a waste'.

And for that you call him a scumbag?


Lighten up.

I saw nothing disrespectful in the comment.

and you haven't been around long enough to understand the context, so it's you that needs to lighten up and butt out.

 

[JBeee]

Its my opinion, the whole 155(?) that have given thier lives for our gov`s decision to kiss US ass, has been a waste, Goober.

May they all rest in peace.

It would only be good manners, regardless of what your opinion is on the War, to not post in these type of threads. That request is not unreasonable in my opinion.

 

[Stretch]

I feel for all the families that have lost loved ones in the us of g wars, we lost a local lad a couple of months back. I say bring em home and let the states fight their own battles!!!, afterall, they started them!!!!!!

 

[McRocket]

I hope the wars are over before my sons get involved. One of them just put a uniform on. He's government meat now. I hope they spend him wisely.



relax, you expressed yourself tactfully enough, in my opinion

Thank you and I sincerely hope you get your wish.

 

[darkbeaver]

It would only be good manners, regardless of what your opinion is on the War, to not post in these type of threads. That request is not unreasonable in my opinion.

It is very unreasonable in my opinion. In fact throttling opinions about the true losses of war contribute to war in general and more specifically in the Canadian experience to current and near future combat requirements censors objections where necessary. Demand for boot fillers is on the rise. It would be better manners not to invade and occupy the target nations.

 

[gerryh]

you want to raise objections to war, create a thread specific to that. Memorial threads are not the place, unless you're a troll and your only real purpose is to disrupt.

 

[JBeee]

Regardless, you will agree it was a waste, no?

 

[Mowich]

Home is the soldier, home from the hill
And the sailor home from the sea

 

[Goober]

It is very unreasonable in my opinion. In fact throttling opinions about the true losses of war contribute to war in general and more specifically in the Canadian experience to current and near future combat requirements censors objections where necessary. Demand for boot fillers is on the rise. It would be better manners not to invade and occupy the target nations.

As Gerry h states - this is a memorial Thread - Is it possible to leave all the other aside. Lots of threads that are available to voice you opinion.
We should not behave like those wacko's in the States that harass grieving Families of Soldiers killed, now would we.

 

[shadowshiv]

Rest in peace, Mr. Scherrer.:-(



I am going to remove any of the disrespectful posts in this thread. This is a young man that lost his life in service to his country, and he deserves to be shown respect for that.

 

[JBeee]

"This is a young man that lost his life in service to his country".....

its this line I have trouble with.

 

[shadowshiv]

"This is a young man that lost his life in service to his country".....

its this line I have trouble with.

That is fine. Just create a different thread if you want to talk about it.

 

[JBeee]

jesus christ....why not dedicate a thread to those coming home in flag-draped coffins, `Highway Of Heros` if its a certainty we should expect more, before its all over?


QUOTE=shadowshiv;1402875]That is fine. Just create a different thread if you want to talk about it.[/QUOTE]