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Canadian soldier killed, 7 wounded in Afghanistan
Last Updated: Sunday, September 7, 2008 | 1:00 PM ET Comments343Recommend206CBC News
One Canadian soldier was killed and seven others wounded Sunday during a roadside bomb explosion in the Panjwaii district of Kandahar province, a military official said.
Sgt. Prescott (Scott) Shipway was killed after his armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb during a security patrol in the Panjwaii district of southern Afghanistan. (DND)
Sgt. Scott Shipway died after his armoured vehicle struck an improvised explosive device during a security patrol around 12:30 p.m. local time, said Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson.
The wounded soldiers were reported in good condition and were well enough to telephone their families.
"The Afghan National Army helped secure the scene and the Canadian casualties were moved to the closest safe area," Thompson told reporters at Kandahar Airfield.
Shipway, originally from Saskatchewan, was with the 2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Man. He was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan and was just days away from returning home, military officials said.
They said he will be remembered by his friends as a dedicated father and Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, as well as a strong platoon leader who served in Bosnia, Kosovo and Cyprus.
"The troops in his platoon loved him and referred to him as Papa Shipway. He was very loyal to his friends and his motto was 'Never let a comrade down,'" Thompson said.
The latest fatality brings to 97 the number of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan since 2002.
One of the injured was my Newphew. This is his second tour, & his last.
He didn't get to phone home until this morning.They were keeping him sedated as he had some bad facial injuries, & is pretty stitched up. BUT he's going to be ok, just made for a long long night waiting to hear.
He lost so many friends from his Shilo troop, and Sgt. Prescott (Scott) Shipway was sat right next to him.
They are all pretty shook, as are we.
I spoke to Christopher the day they were told they had to do one more mission before they left for home.
I had a bad feeling as we chatted, then 3 were killed, & now this. :'(
::tickedoff::
Will these people, and I use the term loosely, ever evolve???????
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Stories like this scare me to death. I watched the ExtreameHome Makeover Sunday night in tears knowing what soilders go through and the fact that I was fortunate enough not to deal with having a loved one do what they do. I would be a wreck.
I'm sorry to hear of such a thing happening to anyone.. let alone.. a family member.
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Debbie,
|hugs| I am so sorry to hear about your nephew but what a blessing he is going to be ok. We are all so blessed to have people like him who are willing to serve! ::wub::
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Debbie! I am so sorry about your nephew!! :hugs:
Hopefully, he will be able to come home soon! Then we can all rejoice!!
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Thank you all so very much, it's been a rough few days,but yes he's going to be OK.
They all got pretty banged, loads of stitches, bangs, bumps, & bruises.
Poor Christopher has 50+ stitches in his face alone.
We still haven't heard when he'll get home, but I will let you know ::wub::
There will be a few restless hearts until then I assure you.
Felt a need to share with my friends |hugs|
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Happy happy news Chris is home from Afghanistan safe and sound.
They stitched him up real good in Germany and it looks like all he'll need is a little dental work.
It's his birthday today and boy there are a who lot of family all over the world celebrating today.
Thanks guys just for listening. |hugs|
This was rushy.
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Debbie, that's wonderful news! It's great that he came through ok. How frightening it must have been for you and your family! I think it's us who should be thanking you and your family for making the sacrifices you have all made, especially your nephew and the brave men he served with.