Statement

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA ON THE DEATH OF MASTER CORPORAL JOSHUA BRIAN ROBERTS

August 9, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier:

"It is with great sadness that I learned today of the death of Master Corporal Joshua Brian Roberts, who died while proudly serving our country in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

MCpl Roberts died of his injuries following an engagement with insurgents in the Zharey District of Afghanistan earlier today.

We are making a difference in Afghanistan and the Government of Canada stands proudly with our soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen as they strive to protect Canadians, our interests and our values.

We have lost an excellent soldier and a great Canadian. MCpl Roberts' sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Master Corporal Joshua Brian Roberts served with the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Manitoba.

The circumstances surrounding the death of MCpl Roberts are currently under investigation.

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