Anthony Klumpenhower Killed in Afghanistan Accident-18 April/2007
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Statements by MND Gordon O Connor
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2260
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Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the Passing of a Canadian Soldier
NR-07.026 - April 19, 2007
OTTAWA - The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today:
"We deeply mourn the loss of a dedicated soldier and a great Canadian. A member of Canada's Special Operations Forces died on April 18 due to injuries from an accident that occurred in Afghanistan.
This is a time of great sorrow for his family and friends and I would like to extend my deepest condolences to them during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
This soldier served valiantly alongside his comrades to help build a better and brighter future for Afghans. His tragic passing illustrates some of the risks that the selfless men and women of the Canadian Forces face every day in carrying out their duties.
Canada's efforts in Afghanistan also mean that Canadians here at home can continue to live in safety and security. I know Canadians are proud of our soldiers and forever grateful. Their actions and selflessness will endure."
The name of the soldier is being withheld at the request of the family.
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2260
Statement
Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the Passing of a Canadian Soldier
NR-07.026 - April 19, 2007
OTTAWA - The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today:
"We deeply mourn the loss of a dedicated soldier and a great Canadian. A member of Canada's Special Operations Forces died on April 18 due to injuries from an accident that occurred in Afghanistan.
This is a time of great sorrow for his family and friends and I would like to extend my deepest condolences to them during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
This soldier served valiantly alongside his comrades to help build a better and brighter future for Afghans. His tragic passing illustrates some of the risks that the selfless men and women of the Canadian Forces face every day in carrying out their duties.
Canada's efforts in Afghanistan also mean that Canadians here at home can continue to live in safety and security. I know Canadians are proud of our soldiers and forever grateful. Their actions and selflessness will endure."
The name of the soldier is being withheld at the request of the family.
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The soldier has been identified as Anthony Klumpenhower, 26, of Kurtzville by his family.
Link to Toronto Star article
http://www.thestar.com/News/article/205368
Link to Toronto Star article
http://www.thestar.com/News/article/205368
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Crappy way to die, RIP 
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Sh*t. I lived in the same mod as this guy in the shacks in Kingston while I was at the JSR. A good fella.
hubby used to work with him ... he's in Wainwright right now... not looking forward to breaking the news...
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