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NEWS FLASH!
ACTUALLY, I HAD JUST POSTED THIS INFO BELOW
ABOUT NAAP EVENT WHEN I HEARD ABOUT TODAY’S LOSSES!
Two Canadian soldiers and an interpreter were killed Wednesday after an intense battle in southern Afghanistan.
The incident also injured a journalist from Radio-Canada, as well as a third soldier.
The CBC’s Brooks DeCillia said the Canadians hit a roadside bomb planted by retreating insurgents after an hour-long battle about 40 kilometres southwest of Kandahar.
The soldiers, whose names have not been released, were from Quebec’s famed Royal 22nd Regiment, known as the Van Doos.
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Adventures in Canadian Television
An Evening with RICK MERCER
In support of the Northern Alberta Amputee Program
with a performance by The Wajjo Drummers
Sunday, September 9th – 7 pm 
About the Show:
Adventures in Canadian Television: “An Evening with Rick Mercer” culminates in a one-hour performance containing video clips from Rick’s illustrious television career including This Hour has 22 minutes, Talking to Americans and The Rick Mercer Report. The evening will include additional performances and information on NAAP, with a special reception and book signing with Paul Franklin and his book The Long Walk Home, the story of a wounded Canadian soldier’s return from Afghanistan.
Follow Master Corporal Paul Franklin long-heroic struggle home to Canada after suffering the loss of both his legs in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Paul sustained his injuries while attempting to protect Canadian Diplomat Glyn Berry.
Ticket Prices:
Orchestra & Terrace Levels: $65
Dress Circle / Upper Circle / Gallery levels: $55
all tickets subject to applicable service charges
Click here for Box Office & Seating information
P.S. – My buddy Greg Scratchley did the website for NAAP, and Paul is a mutual friend. I look forward to getting a signed copy of his book and possibly meeting Rick Mercer in person after sending so many ‘Photoshops’ and e-mails to him in the past.
P.P.S. – I wish it was local celebrity and radio DJ Garner Andrew’s hosting (because of his not to be confused NAP Index program), but alas it was not to be.
P.P.P.S – Naturally the Ranger has doused the flames on the campfire above to honour these men.
P.P.P.P.S. – It’s Paul’s Birthday today (August 22, 1967).. same age as me actually by a few months. Anyways, Happy Birthday Paul.. and MANY MANY MORE EH!
Related Links:
:: Paul Franklin On CBC’s ‘The Hour Show’ (Video)
:: ‘The Hour’ – Blog Comments
:: Paul’s Book ‘The Long Walk Home’ On Chapters.Ca
:: http://ranger-bob.net/?p=482
:: http://ranger-bob.net/?p=277
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Body of fallen soldier returns to Canada
MARIA BABBAGE
Canadian Press
August 22, 2007 at 4:42 PM EDT
TRENTON, Ont. — Benoit Longtin wasn’t standing with his grief-stricken family when the remains of his brother, slain Quebec soldier Pte. Simon Longtin, arrived from Afghanistan on Wednesday.
Instead, he was among the eight uniformed men who carefully hoisted the flag-draped casket on their shoulders and carried it towards a waiting hearse.
Canadian death toll in Afghanistan: 69 soldiers, one diplomat
Canoe.ca, Canada -
19 – Pte. Simon Longtin killed by a roadside bomb west of Kandahar city. July 4 – Cpl. Cole Bartsch, Capt. Matthew Johnathan Dawe, Pte. …
