Private Terry John Street, 2PPCLI - 04 April 2008

[Franko]

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080404/soldier_afghanistan_080404/20080404?hub=TopStories

Canadian soldier killed by IED in Afghanistan

Updated Fri. Apr. 4 2008 6:25 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

A Canadian soldier was killed in Afghanistan Friday when an IED exploded under his vehicle.

The soldier was a private from 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Man.

The incident took place shortly after 6 p.m. local time, in the volatile Panjwaii district of west Kandahar city, long known as a hotbed for Taliban activity.

Brig.-Gen. Guy Laroche, the commander of Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, says the soldier and his colleagues were redeploying when the explosion occurred.

The soldier's name has not yet been released and is the 82nd Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan since 2002.

 

[ark]

RIP Soldier

 

[ex-Sup]

Soldier now identified (see above article); RIP and condolences. 

Private Terry John Street, 24, of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Man. was identified as the soldier killed. He was from Hull, Que.

 

[Franko]

Updates from CTV:

Canadian soldier killed by IED in Afghanistan

Updated Fri. Apr. 4 2008 6:48 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

A Canadian soldier was killed in southern Afghanistan Friday after his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device.

Private Terry John Street, 24, was killed in the incident, Brig.-Gen. Guy Laroche, the commander of Canadian forces in Afghanistan, confirmed Friday.

The incident took place shortly after 6 p.m. local time, in the volatile Panjwaii district southwest of Kandahar city, long known as a hotbed for Taliban activity.

Street and his colleagues were redeploying for the evening, when the explosion occurred, said Laroche.

Street, from Hull, Que., was with the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Man.

Laroche offered his sympathies to Street's family and said that Canada's presence in Afghanistan provides hope to future generations there.

He said he hoped that thought would bring comfort to the family and friends of the fallen soldier.

Street is the 82nd Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan since 2002.

 

[eechoss]

Rest in Peace.

 

[AffLicTi0N]

Rest in Peace bro

 

[Eye In The Sky]

RIP  :cdnsalute:

 

[Jordan]

RIP

 

[tomahawk6]

Tragic news.

 

[NL_engineer]

RIP Troop  :cdnsalute:

 

[BernDawg]

Stand easy soldier.  You've done your duty.

 

[danchapps]

Rest easy, you did your job with honour.

 

[fire_guy686]

Rest Easy Pte Street.

Thoughts and Prayers with his Family and 2VP

 

[Nfld Sapper]

MND Statement


Statement
Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the death of private Terry John Street
NR–08.021 - April 4, 2008

OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:

"I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Private Terry John Street who succumbed to his injuries today in Afghanistan. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this most difficult time.

Real, measurable progress has been made in Afghanistan, but much remains to be done. It is only through the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of remarkable Canadians like Private Terry John Street that Afghanistan will once again flourish and stand on its own as reminder of the success we as a country and as members of a coalition can have when we stand steadfast and work towards a common goal."

-30-

Private Terry John Street, was a member of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Manitoba.

 

[Mike Baker]

Damn. More sad news. RIP Soldier, you will be missed.

 

[Haggis]

Damn!

To St. Michael's ranks you go, Pte Street, as Heaven is yours to guard now.

RIP and condolences to his family, friends and Regiment.

 

[Richie]

Very sad news. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Terry John Street, you gave your life to protect Canadians and to help Afghans. You made a difference. Thank you. 

 

[Mike Baker]

Here is the photo DND released of Pte. Street.


Baker

 

[punkd]

Was 2 years ago last month we graduated basic together.

RIP Terry.

 

[wildman0101]

rest in peace soldier 
you will not be forgotten 
condolences to family,,,comrades,,,and friends..
                      thank-you for carring the torch
                                      scoty b