Kip Powick Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 MONTREAL – An improvised explosive device has claimed another victim, bringing the Canadian military death toll in Afghanistan to 122. Master Cpl. Charles-Philippe Michaud died in a Quebec City hospital from devastating injuries he sustained from a land mine while on foot patrol in the Panjwaii district on June 23, the Canadian Forces said yesterday. His death was announced as another family prepared to receive the remains of the 121st Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan. The body of Cpl. Nick Bulger, who was killed Friday by a bomb in Zhari district, is due to arrive this afternoon at CFB Trenton. Bulger, 30, from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based in Edmonton, was raised near Peterborough. Michaud, 28, who died Saturday without regaining consciousness, was praised as a model soldier. "Very close to his men, he looked after their well-being constantly," Col. Jean Marc Lanthier, commander of the 5th Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, as he announced Michaud's death at CFB Valcartier, near Quebec City. "He was deeply involved in the development of his subordinates and was a mentor to younger soldiers." Michaud, a member of the 2e Batallion, Royal 22e Regiment based at Valcartier, is survived by his wife, his parents and a brother. Prime Minister Stephen Harper extended his sympathies to Michaud's family and friends and reiterated his commitment to Canada's mission in Afghanistan. "We honour his sacrifice," Harper said in a statement. "We stand by our troops and allies in the struggle to bring Afghans a better future and make Canadians safer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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