CFB PETAWAWA, ONT. — Wives, husbands, parents and children at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa will say farewell to about 120 soldiers headed for Afghanistan’s front lines today, knowing more than ever that some may not come home alive.
In light of the increasing casualties, and at the request of the families, the base commander decided not to allow news media to capture what will certainly be tearful goodbyes as the soldiers board a bus this morning for CFB Trenton, where they will fly out this afternoon to Afghanistan.
Instead, journalists were invited to meet with soldiers yesterday as they packed their bags and received last-minute necessities such as passports and $200 in U.S. currency. The troops, mostly wearing shorts, T-shirts and sandals, were generally relaxed and upbeat, despite the sombre news of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan. >> Full Story globeandmail.com : Once more, into the breach for Canadians
