Body of slain soldier returns to Canada in ceremony at CFB Trenton

[CHIMO]

Body of slain soldier returns to Canada in ceremony at CFB Trenton
Last Updated Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:55:51 EDT
The Canadian Press

The grieving family of Cpl. Anthony Boneca wept as the remains of the fallen soldier, killed in a firefight in Afghanistan, were returned to Canada.

A plane carrying the body of the 21-year-old reservist touched down at CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario just before 7 p.m. this evening.

Boneca's casket, draped in a Canadian flag, was carried by pallbearers from a Canadian Forces plane to a waiting hearse on the airfield.

Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean, Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor and Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Rick Hillier were also on hand for repatriation ceremony.

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/07/12/boneca-ceremony.html

In Flanders Fields...
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=history/firstwar/mccrae

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http://www.cbc.ca/clips/rm-lo/sorensen-soldier060712.rm

[auntAgonist]

1. I watched the video

the link is in the right hand column. How very sad. His parents/family are devastated. Bless them for allowing us to see this young Canadian come home.

GWB won't allow the press or photos. Shame on him.


aA
:cry:

[Spazito]

2. Harper tried to stop media coverage as well but he had to back down

due to Canadians' outrage. Harper is finding out that mirroring his hero's policies isn't a good idea, lol.