Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the death of Major Raymond Ruckpaul

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of Major Raymond Ruckpaul:

"On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Major Raymond Ruckpaul who died yesterday in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Major Ruckpaul was serving as part of an international coalition working to bring peace and security to Afghanistan.  The Government of Canada stands proudly with our soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen as they strive to make a difference in this war torn country."