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BuffaloJack
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 Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 1:44 am Post subject: Reservist picks Afghanistan after NB Power denies leave |
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| Quote: | Reservist picks Afghanistan after NB Power denies leave
DANIEL MARK WHEATON
TELEGRAPH-JOURNAL
Published Thursday January 18th, 2007
A military reservist who nominated NB Power for an award for supporting the Canadian Forces has resigned after the Crown corporation refused him a leave of absence to deploy to Afghanistan.
Maj. Sean Courty took the career hit in order to lead a team of soldiers from across Atlantic Canada who are leaving within three weeks for Kandahar on a six-month mission.
"I had to make a difficult decision," Courty said. He left the job the first week of June and is now unemployed and awaiting deployment.
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http://www.canadaeast.com/ce2/docroot/article.php?articleID=92357
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This soldier has grit and my admiration.
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Me#1You#10
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:19 am Post subject: |
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I cannot imagine that this decision will stand...even in liberal Canada. The remnants of conservatism would skewer the government unmercifully were that to be the case...
| Quote: | | Marc Belliveau, a spokesmann with the Department of Energy, which oversees NB Power, said he doubts Energy Minister Jack Keir was aware of Courty's plight. Belliveau said Keir may investigate the situation. |
I see this decision being reversed and look forward to the shrieking of the Canadian leftists with delight (I hope).
My hat's off to Maj. Sean Courty...quite a man. |
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streetsweeper95B
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:04 am Post subject: |
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From what I do know of Canada gentlemen, over-all the public up there supports the devil out of their troops & ours. Mjr Courty certainly has my respect & support too.
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DLI78
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:28 am Post subject: |
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Whatever our differences on minor points, the Canadians are our friends. I'm glad we have Maj. Courty on our side. His country should be proud.
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