Statement from Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan

Like all Canadians, I was saddened to learn of the tragic and untimely loss of Sergeant Scott Shipway, who was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and hopes are also with the seven soldiers injured in the incident.

This is yet another stark reminder of the constant dangers being faced by our brave men and women in uniform. All of them deserve our praise and gratitude for the sacrifices they make trying to bring peace and stability to this turbulent part of the world.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Sgt. Shipway. On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada, I offer my sincere condolences to them for their loss, and my very best wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured.

James Morton
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