Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the death of Captain Jonathan (Jon) Sutherland Snyder
Ottawa – The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
“To the family and friends of Captain Jonathan (Jon) Sutherland Snyder who died yesterday in Afghanistan, I offer my sincerest condolences. You can be reassured by the thought that an entire country stands behind you in these most trying times.
Captain Snyder died in Afghanistan while on a patrol as part of an Operational Mentor and Liaison Team. These patrols allow Canadian soldiers to work in close cooperation with Afghan security forces.
Captain Snyder’s and his team clearly demonstrate Canada’s commitment to the training of Afghan forces. His sacrifice will inspire those who will follow in his footsteps on the road to a vibrant, safe and democratic Afghanistan.
Captain Richard (Steve) Leary was a member of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Manitoba.
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