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NEWS RELEASE

DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

************************* One Canadian soldier killed on operations OTTAWA, ONTARIO -(July 16) - One Canadian soldier died while conducting operations in the Panjwayi District. The incident occurred approximately 17 kilometres southwest from Kandahar City at around 6 a.m., Kandahar time, today.

Killed in action was Private Sebastien Courcy from 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment based in Quebec City, Quebec. Pte Courcy was serving as a member of the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment Battle Group.

Pte Courcy was evacuated by helicopter to the Role 3 Multi-National Medical Facility at the Kandahar Airfield.

Our thoughts and condolences go to the family and friends of our fallen comrade.

Canadian soldiers and their ANSF partners work together for the greater good of Afghanistan.

Security operations sometimes require a heavy price to be paid, but the challenge we face cannot deter us from our ultimate goal and commitment we have toward Afghans.

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