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Afghanistan | |
Norwegian special forces soldier killed in Afghanistan | |
2007-07-25 | |
The casualty is the first among Norway's special forces in Afghanistan and the second among all soldiers taking part in ISAF operations. Another Norwegian soldier was killed while on patrol outside Kabul in 2004. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg expressed "deep sorrow" after receiving word "that we have lost one of our soldiers in Afghanistan." Stoltenberg extended his "deepest sympathy" to the soldier's family and colleagues on behalf of the government. Defense Minister Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen said the Norwegian special forces were making a "formidable contribution" to efforts to secure stability in Afghanistan and boost security. "We have always known that this assignment was dangerous," she said, "but this loss nonetheless makes a deep impression." | |
Posted by:Seafarious |
#4 May his memory be for a blessing to those who knew him. |
Posted by: trailing wife 2007-07-25 11:22 |
#3 Gudsrest du godt, helt, og takker du. |
Posted by: sofia 2007-07-25 09:05 |
#2 A Viking Prayer. Lo, there do I see my father Lo, there do I see my mother and my sisters and my brothers Lo, there do I see the line of my people back to the beginning Lo, they do call to me They bid me take my place among them in the Halls of Valhalla Where the brave may live forever. |
Posted by: Bunyip 2007-07-25 08:22 |
#1 I'm willing to bet a pile of fresh lefse that the Norwegian killed a hundred before his demise to the porKoranimals. God Rest Ye Sire. |
Posted by: Icerigger 2007-07-25 08:08 |