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RFTWDave 
Posts: 383
Enid, OK
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| 05 Oct 2006 9:04 PM |
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News Release
Two Canadian soldiers killed, a number of ISAF forces injured in Afghanistan[b]CEFCOM NR–06.028 - October 3, 2006[/b]
OTTAWA - Two Canadian soldiers were killed and a number of
International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops were injured
today when ISAF forces operating in the Panjwayi area were attacked by
mortars, rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire. The attack
occurred at approximately 4:50 p.m. Kandahar time, about 20 km west of
Kandahar City as ISAF forces worked to clear a route of mines and
improvised explosive devices for a future road construction project. A
number of ISAF soldiers, including Canadians suffered injuries in the
attack. All of the injured Canadian soldiers have non-life threatening
injuries. They are being treated at the Canadian-led multinational
hospital at Kandahar Airfield.
The Canadian soldiers killed in today's attack in Afghanistan are
Sergeant Craig Paul Gillam and Corporal Robert Thomas James Mitchell,
both members of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, based in Petawawa ,
Ontario .
The ISAF forces were in Panjwayi district, Kandahar Province , to
help bring security and normalcy to the area after Canadian, Afghan and
international forces successfully forced out Taliban insurgents from
the area. The insurgents had previously caused civilians to flee the
area due to threats, intimidation and violence.
Canadian troops are in Afghanistan to help the Afghan people rebuild
their social and civil infrastructure. Taliban attacks will not deter
Canadian efforts to help Afghanistan achieve peace and stability in a
free and democratic society.
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A photograph of the fallen soldiers is available on the Combat Camera website (search under last names) at: http://www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca/ |
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As with any volunteer organization, don’t volunteer for a job unless you have the knowledge and time to do the job right. Anything less is a disservice to the organization.
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mailman
Posts: 10221
West Branch, MI - Michigan Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Ride Captain
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| 12 Oct 2006 6:36 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Sergeant Craig Paul Gillam. Rest In Peace Soldier. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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stretchnit
Posts: 805
Flag Support Unit Mulberry, Ks.
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| 16 Oct 2006 7:40 PM |
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My heart and prayers are with the good people of Petawawa, Ontario. Your loss is our loss as well. Sgt. Craig Gillam made the ultimate sacrifice. He knew the risk but continued with his missions. Such men are considered HERO's. We are always in awe of such men. You won't be forgotten Sgt. Gillam. God Bless.
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Rick(Stretchnit)Wegner
Flag Support Unit
Mulberry, Ks. |
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dragonman
Posts: 147
Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 26 Oct 2006 11:49 AM |
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| To the Family, Friends, and fellow Troops of this brave Warrior, I send my condolences. Thank you for your service, Sgt. Gillam, to your country and the world. |
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"Our good works are like stones cast into a pool of time: though the stones may disappear, their ripples extend to eternity". Anonymous
"Dragonman" Dan Robertson
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tomkatz4
Posts: 549
Florence AL
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| 09 Nov 2006 11:01 AM |
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| Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Paul Gillam, a Fallen Hero. Thank you for your service to your country, for our freedom. God Bless. |
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"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Tommy Poss aka Tomkat
BoD, Sec / AL Ride Captain / ALR / USN |
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Uffda
Posts: 8174
Wonder Lake, IL
Forum Moderator
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| 30 Dec 2006 4:34 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Canadian Forces-Royal Canadian Dragoons-Sergeant Craig Paul Gillam. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your son was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Craig. |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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690MedCo
Posts: 3487
Huntington Beach, CA
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| 11 Aug 2007 11:13 AM |
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Thank you Sergeant Craig Paul Gillam for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend freedom!! We send our condolences to the family and friends of this young soldier. Rest in peace.
Glen & Linda |
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Glen
SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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"Wookie"
Posts: 787
Olympia, WA
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| 29 Oct 2007 5:51 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sergeant Craig Paul Gillam!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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Respectfully,
John"Wookie"Enoch |
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Jasper54
Posts: 4414
Columbus, Ohio
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| 16 Jan 2008 9:24 PM |
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| My prayers and condolences go out to the family of Sgt. Gillam. |
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 KJV
GySgt. Roger Casto, US Marine Corps, Retired 1972-1992;
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
United Christian Faith Ministries Chaplain
Christian Motorcycle Association, Life Member
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas.
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart.
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott
Capt. Dillon
Capt. Dolvin
Capt. Hurley
Capt. Cronin
Sgt. Kilkus
Sgt. Keller
Cpl. Romei
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
And ALL of our Military Men and Women from ALL Wars who have answered that call and have paid the ULTIMATE PRICE in the battle to defend our nation. |
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Mr.Black
Posts: 1118
Mesa, Arizona USA
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| 23 Jan 2008 1:43 PM |
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To the family and friends of Sergeant Craig Paul Gillam,
who proudly served in the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Canadian
Armed Forces, my deepest and sincere condolences for your
loss of this great Canadian
Hero.
Craig's dedicated service to his country while in Afghanistan,
will be remembered with the honor of his commitment and his ultimate sacrifice.
Vaya Con Dios Craig.
Repos dans la paix éternelle mon frère Canadien. |
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"What we do in life, echoes an eternity." |
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genegoss
Posts: 318
Northwest Orlando Mission Medic & R C
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| 25 Jan 2008 1:59 AM |
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His watch has now ended.
I will stand on the flag line in his memory .
I will bear silent witness to his bravery, courage, gallantry and patriotism. .
He has brought great honor upon himself, his family and to his nation.
I am humbled by his great service to Canada.
His Sacrifice for his Great Nation will never be forgotten,
Rest in Peace
May God comfort his family and Friends during this time.
Gene and Son Daniel
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It is a privilege denied to many
HM3 USN . FMF . bac-si
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
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