Message From Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Jul 05 (MARKET WIRE) --
My husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I are saddened to learn of the death
of Corporal Brendan Anthony Downey, a Military Policeman from the
Military Police Detachment in Dundurn, Saskatchewan, on assignment in the
Persian Gulf region.

Corporal Downey always wanted to serve his country. He wore the uniform
with pride. As he carried out his duties with the military police, he
believed in respecting the rules of conduct and the code of ethics of the
Forces.

On behalf of all Canadians, we extend our sincerest condolences to his
family, friends and comrades. Our thoughts are with them.

Michaelle Jean

Contacts:
Rideau Hall Press Office
Marie-Eve Letourneau
613-998-0287
www.gg.ca
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca

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