The word came this morning that another young Canadian soldier has died in Afghanistan. He was twenty five years old, a life about to blossom, now extinguished. He is already begin hailed as a hero, a great Canadian. No doubt he was simply attempting to do his job in an efficient, meaningful way. He probably had to fight the fear at times, as soldiers do. His family will mourn his death and even while he is being honoured they will wonder why this had to happen.
We have a son who will turn twenty five in a few days. There are no guarantees for any of us, but we want him to live a long and satisfying life. I'm glad that he is not in a distant country in the midst of danger. We make the right noises about heroism in times of conflict but there needs to be the constant recognition that war creates hardship and pain. I'm grateful for Canadian soldiers wherever they are stationed. I would prefer that this loss come to an end.
God be with those who loved Trooper Darryl Caswell.
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