26 Dec 08 - "One Canadian soldier was killed and three others were injured when their armoured vehicle was struck by an explosion in Zharey District about 12:45 p.m. Kandahar time, December 26, 2008."

27 Dec 08 - "Two Canadian soldiers, as well as one member of the Afghan National Police and one Afghan interpreter were killed on December 27, 2008, when an explosive device detonated in their vicinity in the Panjwayi District."

Condolences to the friends, colleagues and family of the fallen, and hopes for a full and speedy recovery for the wounded.