The caskets of three slain Canadian soldiers are carried on the tarmac in Kandahar, Afghanistan,Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
3 Dead Canadian Troops Near End Of Tour Of Duty -- Canada.com
One victim in Kandahar incident recently cited for bravery cheated death in previous tour
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - One of three Canadian soldiers killed by insurgents in Kandahar province Wednesday received a bravery citation a few days ago and narrowly escaped death during his previous tour in Afghanistan last year.
Corporals Andrew (Drew) Grenon, 23, and Mike Seggie, 21, and Pte. Chad Horn, 21, infantrymen with the 2 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry from CFB Shilo, Man., were killed when their vehicle came under attack in the volatile Zhari District, bringing the country's military death toll in Afghanistan to 96 since 2002.
The Taliban have taken responsibility for the attack.Grenon, who was called Drew or "G," by his fellow soldiers, joined the military more than four years ago and was on his second tour in Afghanistan.
He died just days after receiving a Canadian Expeditionary Forces Commander's Commendation for bravery during a violence that occurred earlier on his current tour, which began March 3.
"Andrew's actions prevented the outbreak of a riot and saved the lives of two soldiers," reads the award's inscription.
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More News On Canadian Troop Deaths in Afghanistan
Three Canadian soldiers killed in Afghan attack -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Three Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan -- Yahoo News/Reuters
3 Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan -- MSNBC
Slain Windsor soldier a 'hero' -- Windsor Star
Low troop levels behind deadly attack: analyst -- CTV
Sophistication of deadly Taliban attack concerning: Natynczyk -- CBC
Deadly strike signals surge in Taliban confidence -- Globe And Mail
Ramp ceremony held for three fallen Cdn. soldiers killed in explosion -- Canadian Press
My Comment: The CTV news article hits it on the nail ..... Low Troop Levels behind Deadly Attack.
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