06 January 2008

CTV news is just now reporting...

Two unidentified Canadian soldiers have died in a non-combat vehicle accident.

And the Globe now has an update...
-- KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN -- Two Canadian soldiers were killed Sunday evening when their light armoured vehicle rolled over during an operation in southern Afghanistan.

Military officials have identified one of the victims as Corporal Eric Labbe, 31, a Van Doo from Rimouski, Que.

The second soldier's name is being temporarily withheld at the request of his family.
Second soldier has been identified
Warrant Officer Hani Massouh, who was with the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment from CFB Valcartier near Quebec City, died instantly. He was born in Alexandria, Egypt.
They will be remembered.

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