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All Canadians should be proud of our soldiers, medics
Aug. 17, 2006. 01:00 AM
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`Boomer' touched my heart
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Column, Aug. 15.
A day after attending the ramp ceremony for Corporal Andrew Eykelenboom, I read the article in the Star written by Rosie DiManno about her experiences with him during her time in Afghanistan. After having met Andrew's family only the evening before, I realized she had captured the essence of their son in her words.
As one who is usually cynical about the press, I was deeply touched by the emotion in the article and I want to thank her for taking the time to write it.
Andrew was but one fine example of the men and women that I have the privilege to lead in the Canadian Forces Health Services. Indeed, there are many more just like him throughout the Canadian Forces, not only as medics. All Canadians should be proud of these fine young men and women as they represent the best of this country to the rest of the world. Take the time to say thanks as I will when I attend Andrew's funeral on Saturday.
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Margaret Kavanagh, Commodore,
Commander Canadian Forces Health Services Group, Ottawa
She summed up all our feelings, in my opinion.
Thank you ma'am.