ByMurray Brewster
DEFENCE MINISTERAdrian Wyld,The Canadian PressDefence Minister Rob Nicholson
OTTAWA Beyond expressions of sympathy,
the Harper government and the Canadian Forces appeared at a loss
Thursday to explain a number of suicides this week among veterans of the
war in Afghanistan.
The latest case, which occurred within
the last couple of days, involved a senior non-commissioned officer at
Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, northwest of Ottawa. Military police are
investigating and have not released any details, including the officer's
name.
A Defence Department investigation into
two other deaths in Western Canada is underway, a sombre and visibly
moved Defence Minister Rob Nicholson told the House of Commons.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the
families, friends and colleagues of these departed individuals, and I
wish all those associated with those individuals peace during this
difficult time," Nicholson said.
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