Canadian Journalist Killed in Afghanistan

**cessna152towser** · 31st December 09, 03:04 AM

I learned this morning that the Canadian journalist who was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan was a cousin of one of my Canadian cousins.
A reminder indeed that these far off news stories always affect some family, the victim is always someone's brother, sister, son, daughter or cousin.
I never knew the victim but I have e-mailed my condolences to my Canadian relative.

**Jock Scot** · 31st December 09, 03:43 AM

I wish I had some thing better to say to you Alex, but the best I can come up with is; "I am so sorry to hear that."

**McClef** · 31st December 09, 04:01 AM

Deepest condolences to your relative.

**English Bloke** · 31st December 09, 04:01 AM

Alex. It's a very sad thing. My sympathies to all the family of the journalist concerned.

**Paul** · 31st December 09, 05:10 AM

For some reason I read the thread as "Canadian Journalist KilTed in Afghanistan".
My condolences to your cousin.

**JSFMACLJR** · 31st December 09, 06:49 AM

I am so sorry, Alex.

**Brave Andrew** · 31st December 09, 07:09 AM

My sincere condolences to your family in Canada.

**Skipper1** · 31st December 09, 07:33 AM

I am reminded that it is not only our soldiers facing danger in that sad and torn country; There are other courageous and honourable individuals there trying to make a difference. Please accept my condolences for your loss. May the gods welcome your cousin home.