Canadian soldier killed in southern Afghanistan

“He died helping Afghans build a better future for themselves and their children. His dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.”

Cpl. Michael Starker was killed Tuesday in a gun battle in Afghanistan. An Alberta-based soldier has been killed and another Canadian wounded in a gun battle after militant fighters ambushed their foot patrol ... via CBC

[Canada]

1 hr ago | Calgary Sun

Ambush that killed Canadian soldier unfolded within sight of a forward base

“That was the kind of thing he'd do; he wouldn't tell you, don't do this and he wouldn't purposely try to make you fail, but when it did happen, just the look, you could see it on his face. I should have known better.”

The ambush that took the life of Cpl. Michael Starker unfolded within sight of a heavily defended Canadian forward operating base, much to the horror and dismay of his fellow soldiers and a long-time friend...

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[john canada]

just what the hell did people think would happen when we were sucked into invading Afghanistan with the Yankees

[paul shykora]

.....god bless.....

[harleyhoney]

We were not sucked in, Canada and the US are neighbors and allies, we need each other like it or not, and many of us have relatives from many generations, that live in both countries.
I feel no need to put down or hate another country to feel better about mine. If I felt that bad about my country that I needed to stoop that low, I would fcking leave it.
Also Canada feels the need to stick their nose in anothers business just as much as the US does, maybe even more.
A man died for your country so that you have the freedom to shoot your mouth off, even when brain is not loaded.
Pricks like this don't deserve the freedoms that others fight to protect, even the ones that fought in wars before. We were in the second world war a lot godamn sooner than the US.

I say may peace be with this brave soul.

I just moved to Edmonton, and go through the military base everyday, and right on brothers, who are out in the Harley's. Nice putts.

I also have a son in law that is in the service and based in Edmonton.

I support my troops, both Canadian and American. As I am a little of both.

Vios con Dios amigo!

[john canada]

harleyhoney wrote:

We were not sucked in, Canada and the US are neighbors and allies, we need each other like it or not, and many of us have relatives from many generations, that live in both countries.
I feel no need to put down or hate another country to feel better about mine. If I felt that bad about my country that I needed to stoop that low, I would fcking leave it.
Also Canada feels the need to stick their nose in anothers business just as much as the US does, maybe even more.
A man died for your country so that you have the freedom to shoot your mouth off, even when brain is not loaded.
Pricks like this don't deserve the freedoms that others fight to protect, even the ones that fought in wars before. We were in the second world war a lot godamn sooner than the US.
I say may peace be with this brave soul.
I just moved to Edmonton, and go through the military base everyday, and right on brothers, who are out in the Harley's. Nice putts.
I also have a son in law that is in the service and based in Edmonton.
I support my troops, both Canadian and American. As I am a little of both.
Vios con Dios amigo!

Then you are afuckingidiot .
LUMUMBA LIVE

[harleyhoney]

Takes one to know one.
And shove your lumumba where the sun don't shine.
Don't like my post, then fck off pinhead. Because all you will get from me is to be ignored, or given back far better than a simple minded dumb fck like you can give. Or I can ignore the ignorant.
You really are worth a reply when you come off as a hemorrhoid!

[paul shykora]

..GOD Bless.THANKYOUs' All.Long live our Canadian/Commonwealth Military.........eh..

[Nightflyer]

harleyhoney wrote:

Takes one to know one.
And shove your lumumba where the sun don't shine.
Don't like my post, then fck off pinhead. Because all you will get from me is to be ignored, or given back far better than a simple minded dumb fck like you can give. Or I can ignore the ignorant.
You really are worth a reply when you come off as a hemorrhoid!

Never mind that guy. He's a hemorrhoid on everything he posts. He never says anything positive about his own country and he could care less about our soldiers.

He's a welfare bum waiting for the next check so he can go drinking. It runs in his "blood".

[harleyhoney]

I thought so. Thanks for the information amigo!

Must also have to wait for a bus to go the library to use the computer.

[paul shykora]

..GOD BLESS...