Last night I attended a Ramp Ceremony for Cpl. Steve Martin who was killed by an IED while on foot patrol in the district of Kandahar. Cpl. Martin was part of a larger patrol that was in the area to protect a major road construction project.
Cpl. Martin's death is tragic in so many ways. Tragic in that he died 2 days before his 25 birthday. Tragic as he had been deployed three times, once to Haiti right after the earthquake and twice to Afghanistan. And finally, tragic as we are entering the season where we celebrate the birth of a child who came to earth to spread Peace.
I will be heading home today to be with my family and friends...Cpl. Martin has also left Afghanistan for home where he will be met by his family and friends...may he rest in Peace.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Cpl. Martin's family and friends during this difficult time and may the rest of us embrace the season of Peace and truly appreciate and be thankful for all that we have and hold dear.
Thank you Cpl Martin and your family, we take comfort knowing you now secure the high ground.....rest in peace.
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