Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Death of Sergeant Prescott Shipway

A Canadian family, the men and women serving in our Canadian Forces and the whole country are mourning the tragic death of one of our soldiers during his mission in Afghanistan.

y husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I are deeply affected by this loss and the pain that comes with it.

Sergeant Prescott Shipway of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, stationed in Shilo, Manitoba, believed whole-heartedly in the mission that he was chosen for. At the risk of his life, he worked to protect the citizens of this country torn by war, as well as for the values in which he believed. Sgt Shipway played a significant role by his mere presence in this conflict, and even more by the skills and the commitment he brought to the task.

No testimonial will ever be sufficient to express the gratitude we feel towards such a sacrifice and that of his brothers and sisters in arms. We will remember him and all of you who are still serving in Afghanistan remain in our thoughts.

We also wish a prompt recovery to the seven soldiers injured during this security patrol operation.

ichaelle Jean