The Master Cpl, a proud member of the Van Doos died in action in Afghanistan while returning form the first major combat operation for the regiment.  Their Lav-III struck road side bomb and sufferred several casualties.

His flag-draped casket was carried across the tarmac of Kandahar Airfield Friday, as about 1,000 mourners stood at attention.  The ramp ceremony was held at dawn, Master Cpl. Christian Duchesne, of the 5th Field Ambulance.