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Mourning the Loss of Sapper Brian Collier
Statement
July 27, 2010
(York--Simcoe) -
Peter Van Loan, Member of Parliament for
York Simcoe, issued the following statement
today on the death of a Canadian soldier in
Afghanistan:
"On behalf of the residents of York-Simcoe
and of all Canadians, I would like to offer
my deepest sympathies to the family and
friends of Sapper Brian Collier, who died
while conducting a patrol in Afghanistan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them
during this difficult time.
"The lives of the Afghan people are better
due to the brave efforts of Canadians like
Sapper Collier who provide security and
stability. These are the cornerstones that
will allow the country to rebuild and grow
into the future.
"The Government of Canada and all Canadians
are proud of our men and women of the
Canadian Forces.
"Our community greatly mourns the loss of
Sapper Collier. This brave young man will
not be forgotten."
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For more information please contact Peter
Van Loan at (613) 996-7752.
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