Canadian Soldier Dies in Quebec Hospital From Injuries Sustained in Afghanistan

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Jul 05 (MARKET WIRE) --
A Canadian soldier who recently sustained serious injuries in Afghanistan
passed away in a Quebec hospital yesterday.

The deceased is Master-Corporal Charles-Philippe Michaud from the 2e
Batallion, Royal 22e Regiment based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier,
near Quebec City.

At approximately 9:15 a.m. Kandahar time on June 23, 2009,
Master-Corporal Michaud was seriously injured when an improvised
explosive device (IED) detonated near his dismounted patrol in Panjwayi
District, southwest of Kandahar City.

Master-Corporal Michaud was evacuated by helicopter to the coalition
medical facility at Kandahar Airfield and subsequently moved to the
Landstuhl Regional Medical Centre in Germany. He arrived in Quebec City
on June 28, 2009 and succumbed to his injuries at approximately 2 p.m.
EDT on July 4, 2009 in a Quebec City hospital.

Master-Corporal Michaud was serving as a member of the 2e Batallion,
Royal 22e Regiment Battle Group in Kandahar, Afghanistan. This was his
third operational tour and second to Afghanistan.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of our fallen
comrade during this very difficult time.

Master-Corporal Michaud lost his life as a direct result of his
participation in operations to enhance security for the people of
Kandahar Province. We will not forget his sacrifice as the Canadian
Forces continues to work with Afghans and our allies to bring peace and
stability to the region.

Note to Editors:

A photograph of Master-Corporal Michaud is available on the remote site
of the Canadian Forces Image Gallery at www.combatcamera.ca

Please note that this site is only used to post imagery outside of normal
working hours.

Contacts:
Information: 613-996-2353/54
After hours: 613-792-2973
www.forces.gc.ca

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