Cpl (Tpr) Richard Renaud - 12e Régiment blindé du Canada - 15 Jan 2008

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Updated Tue. Jan. 15 2008 12:33 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

A Canadian soldier was killed in southern Afghanistan Tuesday after the heavily armoured vehicle he was travelling in struck a roadside bomb.

Another Canadian soldier was injured by the bomb and was taken to hospital at Kandahar Airfield. He is listed in good condition with minor injuries and is expected to be released later today.

The incident occurred during a routine patrol about 10 kilometres north of Kandahar city, in the Arghandab district.

Canada has about 2,500 troops operating in Kandahar province, one of the most violent regions in the country. Including Tuesday's death, 77 Canadian soldiers have died since 2002, along with a Canadian diplomat.

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RIP 

 

[military granny]

RIP 

 

[geo]

Stand easy, you are at rest & we will carry the burden from hereon in.
My condolences to the Family, friends and comrades of the fallen
Get well soon to the injured

At the going down of the sun,
and in the morn,
We will remember them!

CHIMO!

 

[vonGarvin]

RIP!

 

[manhole]

our condolences to the family and friends.....

 

[R933ex]

RIP May your family find solace in the difference you were making. To the injured here's to a quick recovery

 

[qwert]

My thoughts and prayer.

 

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http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080115/afghanistan_newser_080115/20080115?hub=TopStories
Updated Tue. Jan. 15 2008 12:56 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

A Canadian soldier was killed and another injured in southern Afghanistan Tuesday when the heavily armoured vehicle they were travelling in was struck by a roadside bomb.

Trooper Richard Renaud, 26, of Alma Que., died in the blast, which occurred at around 7:15 a.m. local time.

The pair, along with two other soldiers, were travelling in a Coyote vehicle in the Arghandab district -- about 10 kilometres north of Kandahar city.

Renaud was a member of the 12th Regiment of Blinde du Canada, Val Cartier, Que.

"I would like to convey my most sincere sympathies to the families of our lost comrade," Brig.-Gen Guy Laroche told reporters in Kandahar.

The injured Canadian soldier, who has not been identified, was taken to hospital at Kandahar Airfield and has since been released, said Laroche.

The soldiers were part of a routine 'presence patrol' -- intended to demonstrate to local people and insurgents that Canadian forces remain active in the area.

"We go there often, it's something that we do on a regular basis following the operation that we conducted last November in the Arghandab district," said Laroche.

Canada has about 2,500 troops operating in Kandahar province, one of the most violent regions in the country.

Including Tuesday's death, 77 Canadian soldiers have died since 2002, along with a Canadian diplomat.

 

[tomahawk6]

My condolences to the family and comrades of Trooper Renaud.

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Article Link

Canadian soldier killed, 1 injured in Afghanistan
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 | 12:57 PM ET
CBC News
A Canadian soldier was killed and another was injured Tuesday in a roadside bomb attack in southern Afghanistan, the military said.

The explosion happened at about 7:15 a.m. local time during a routine patrol in the Arghandab district of Kandahar province, about 10 kilometres north of Kandahar City, Brig.-Gen. Guy Laroche said at Kandahar airfield.

Trooper Richard Renault, 26, of the 12th Canadian Armour Regiment from CFB Valcartier near Quebec City, was killed in the explosion, Laroche said. He was from Alma, Que., north of Quebec City.

The soldiers were riding in a Coyote armoured reconnaissance vehicle when it hit the improvised explosive device.

The second soldier is doing well and has contacted his family, Laroche added. Two other soldiers in the vehicle were not injured.

This was the third roadside bomb attack against Canadian soldiers in as many days, although the previous two attacks resulted only in minor injuries.

Most of Canada's 2,500 troops participating in the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan are in and around Kandahar province.  

The death brings the total number of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan since the mission began in 2002 to 77. One diplomat has also died on the mission.

 

[Nfld Sapper]

DND News Release


News Release
Canadian Soldier Killed - One Other Wounded in Afghanistan
January 15, 2008

OTTAWA –At approximately 7:15 a.m. local time (in Kandahar) on January 15th, one Canadian soldier was killed when the armoured vehicle he was in struck a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED). One Canadian soldier was also injured.

The identity of the deceased soldier is Trooper Richard Renaud, 26 years old, of the 12e Régiment blindé du Canada based in Valcartier, Québec.

The incident occurred during a presence patrol in the Arghandab District, approximately 10 km North of Kandahar city.  The injured soldier was evacuated to the Multinational Medical Unit at Kandahar Airfield.  The injured soldier is in good condition, has notified his family and is expected to be released from the hospital shortly.

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Canadian Forces go out to the family and friends of Trooper Renaud.

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NOTE TO EDITORS:

Photograph of the fallen soldier will be forthcoming shortly at: www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca

As per normal procedure the identity of the injured soldier will not be released.

 

[karl28]

              RIP your service to your country will not be forgoten

 

[Mike Baker]

RIP Soldier

 

[missing1]

condolences to the family and friends 

Dave Payne

 

[Colin Parkinson]

RIP 

 

[armoured recce man]

RIP Mon frère, from is death hope and peace will rise


ADSUM

 

[29CARR]

May you rest in peace Trooper Renaud.  May God Bless You and your comrades for the fine work you have done to help those who need your work so desperately.  I pray for you, your family, your comrades, and the full recovery of the wounded.
Thank you for your sacrifice.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the fallen,
hopes for full and speedy recovery to the injured.

 

[GAP]

Condolances   

 

[xo31@711ret]

RIP Trooper